BEELINED Synonyms: 136 Similar and Opposite Words

beelined

verb

past tense of beeline

as in set out

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as in overtook

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Also in 2025, Chanel published its first Climate Transition Plan, which set out priority actions for achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 and building long-term operational and supply chain resilience to climate risks.

— Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026
Before setting out, Rivera worked as a dishwasher in New York.

— James Taylor, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of set out

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The fire overtook soldiers from the 3rd Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, and Army reservists conducting live-fire training.

— Rob Gillies, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
Shawn Curtis and his dog Lux escaped through Curtis' bedroom window when waves overtook his apartment.

— Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of overtook

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This is adorned with two oval inlaid embroidery inserts accented with rhinestones and set off by a yellow lining, depicting the encounter between a woman seated in profile and a small Cupid.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Dropping two cylinders and losing almost three liters of displacement means there’s no option for shaking a garage on its foundations or setting off car alarms while waiting for a red light.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of set off

Verb

Then, two plays later Baugh burst through the line and outran everybody for a 33-yard TD and 27-17 lead.

— Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
Quarterback Anthony Colandrea outran safety Avery Dixon on a 10-yard touchdown run, diving to the end zone pylon to finish a 75-yard drive on the game's opening series, and then Rule bulled in from the 3 to end a 90-yard march.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of outran

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Amenities and experiences Dimly lit, the ground floor feels like a cozy living room with Texas limestone, reclaimed wood, and comfy seating by a fireplace—a nice contrast to Austin’s persistently bright outdoors.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2026
The whale’s gullet is flickeringly lit by a bioluminescent jellyfish that Jay sort of befriends.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of lit

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During the trial, the prosecution presented evidence of Capone’s extravagant lifestyle, while the defense argued that Capone’s expenses and gambling losses outpaced his income.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Oct. 2026
The company outpaced analyst estimates and raised its full-year forecast.

— Justin Zacks, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of outpaced

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