starting lineup

noun

: the list of players who are playing when a game begins
The manager has made some changes to the starting lineup.

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Rodgers was expected to be a piece of Boise State’s starting lineup in 2026. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 8 Oct. 2026 In fact, Thompson is in the Heat’s starting lineup because of the attention his historically great three-point shooting demands from defenses. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026 Fifth is the lowest Ohtani has ever hit in the Dodgers’ starting lineup. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026 The bottom three batters in Texas' starting lineup went 6 for 11 with four RBIs and four runs. — ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for starting lineup

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“Starting lineup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/starting%20lineup. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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