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as in line
a series of persons or things arranged one behind another a column of ants stretched between the fallen hot dog and the ant hill

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as in pilaster
an upright shaft that supports an overhead structure engraved columns supported the arch on either side

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Recent Examples of column Mississippi State Subscribe to read all of his columns. Blake Toppmeyer, The Tennessean, 17 July 2025 This is a column chart showing the number of 988 calls routed to the LGBTQ+ hotline each month from October 2022 to May 2025. Jo Yurcaba, NBC news, 17 July 2025 Welcome to Gut Check, our column dedicated to the complex, ever-evolving relationship between food and our bodies. Betsy Andrews, Saveur, 17 July 2025 The new museum's design and logo are meant to resemble rock columns that can be found at Mill Bluff State Park. Sofia Joseph, jsonline.com, 16 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for column
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Noun
  • In the meantime, the operator said it’s making progress on its remediation plan, including analysis of other areas and additional in-line inspections.
    Joe Sutton, CNN, 10 Feb. 2023
  • The goal of this relationship is to save you time, trouble, and money down the line.
    Brady Slack, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2023
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  • Looky-loo tourists with selfie sticks constantly stream past the white-on-white high-Victorian façade of pediments, pilasters, and cast iron.
    Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2025
  • The original door frames with fluted pilasters and elaborate casings were stripped down and restored throughout the 42-foot-long space.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 June 2025
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  • Following an extensive refurbishment, Walt Disney World’s Test Track has reopened with all new show scenes, on-board narration, vehicles, and queue.
    Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 24 July 2025
  • The weekend is here, which means a fresh batch of movie and TV titles are in the queue.
    DeVonne Goode, Parents, 24 July 2025
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  • Hendrix’s towering and well-maintained monument includes a stone dome with pillars, a giant steel guitar and a portrait of him etched in granite.
    Suzette Hackney, USA Today, 19 July 2025
  • According to the brand, fewer than 10% of women are backed by sponsors, and the You Sponsored initiative was created to award 10 women custom deals to amplify their dreams across three pillars: opportunity (the recipients will receive $20,000 in funding), connections and visibility.
    Catherine Santino, People.com, 19 July 2025
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  • The Clue: This Wordle has two vowels and two consonants in a row.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
  • The goal for the two contestants — almost always a man and a woman, better known as Mr. X and Miss Circle — was to win three squares in a row by deciding whether the star in the square was telling the truth when asked a trivia question.
    Lindsay Soll, EW.com, 25 July 2025
Noun
  • For your outdoor space, snag these LED string lights that add a soft, glowy ambiance to your patio, or make the area more comfortable with a set of striped throw pillows that stand up to the elements.
    Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 25 July 2025
  • Consider picking up a pack or two of string lights to keep your backyard or deck glowing once the sun goes down, too.
    Toni Sutton, People.com, 25 July 2025
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  • In forcing the House into recess, Johnson has halted legislative business until September, meaning no further legislative action can be taken on the Epstein files.
    Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 July 2025
  • The fallout over the Epstein files has rocked Trump's second term, with his supporters and detractors alike criticizing his administration's handling of the files after Trump promised to release more information about Epstein and those close to him while campaigning for president in 2024.
    Greta Bjornson, People.com, 23 July 2025

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“Column.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/column. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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