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straight line

[streyt-lahyn] / ˈstreɪtˈlaɪn /
ADVERB
as the crow flies
Synonyms
WEAK
beeline direct route in the direction of most direct route shortest route straight straight as an arrow
NOUN
beeline
Synonyms
STRONG
shortcut straightaway
WEAK
shortest route

Example Sentences

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But investors should resist assuming a straight-line recovery.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Its combination of power, aerodynamics, and sheer straight-line speed all but guaranteed that a bright orange blur would be way out in front.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 7, 2025

And the Red Bull has the best straight-line speed.

From BBC • Dec. 3, 2025

Verstappen passed Piastri on the opening lap with a slipstream up the long Kemmel straight and used his Red Bull's straight-line advantage to hold the Australian at arm's length for the entire 15 laps.

From BBC • Jul. 26, 2025

It's right in my straight-line path toward Schiaparelli.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir