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beelined

verb

Definition of beelinednext
past tense of beeline
1
as in set out

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2
as in overtook

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beelined
  1. set out
  2. overtook
  3. set off
  4. put
  5. outpaced
  6. struck
  7. accelerated
  8. steered
Verb
  • Zoom in: Henrico led the recycling surge, setting out more than 14.5 thousand tons of recyclable in the last fiscal year, compared to 10.5 thousand tons the previous year.
    Karri Peifer, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Wind chills reached minus 36 Fahrenheit (minus 38 Celsius) that night in January 2022 as the family from India set out on foot to meet a waiting van.
    Ryan J. Foley, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
Definition of set out
Verb
  • Even in a more benign scenario, its researchers also see Israel’s gross domestic product per head — which in recent years overtook the United Kingdom’s — falling this year, as Israel’s population grows faster than the economy and living standards decline.
    Hanna Ziady, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Two state investigations are unfolding into the tragedy as employees, victims’ families and company owners offer differing accounts of the hour before floodwaters overtook the area.
    Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of overtook
Verb
  • Kaley had set off about an hour before us, wishing for some solitude on the trail.
    Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Nov. 2024
  • Some analysts think the president-elect is likely using the specter of tariffs as a way to wring concessions from other countries, noting that his administration will be eager to avoid setting off another round of inflation just as U.S. prices are growing at a normal level.
    Kate Gibson, CBS News, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of set off
Verb
  • But while Wicked puts a revisionist spin on the earliest Ozian tale, the story's connection to its original source material remains integral to its appeal.
    Megan McCluskey, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
  • The post-family worldview is really like putting kids on a floating piece of debris in the ocean.
    Caleb Harris, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of put
Verb
  • Madness has outpaced his wildest imaginings.
    Armond White, National Review, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Nvidia has outpaced the group, surging 147% year to date.
    Samantha Subin, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of outpaced
Verb
  • In another high-profile dispute, the union representing film and television actors in November struck a new labor contract with Hollywood studios that raised performers' pay while putting guardrails on the use of artificial intelligence.
    Alain Sherter, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
  • According to Heriot-Watt University researchers, the images confirm that an asteroid struck Earth 66 million years ago, creating this crater.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of struck
Verb
  • The company is pursuing accelerated approval for this candidate but reported delays due to manufacturing issues with the CELLECTRA 5PSP device.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Initial speculation had pointed to a 2025 launch date for any such moving of fixtures in La Liga, but that process appears to have been accelerated.
    Sam Leveridge, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of accelerated
Verb
  • Ethical considerations The conversation naturally steered towards the ethical use of AI, especially regarding data privacy and content creation.
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The biggest difference between Pawlenty and Walz is that while both men seem gracious, Walz has steered Minnesota into becoming a progressive haven.
    Nicole Russell, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of steered
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“Beelined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beelined. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

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