as in direct
free from irregularities or digressions in course
the bullets from early firearms were notorious for not following a strictly linear path through the air
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Recent Examples of linear
Deadline is told by a number of sources that the BBC is leaning towards showing the series, most likely on both linear TV and iPlayer.
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 18 July 2025
More than 80 percent of those people watched the show via streaming; High Potential’s linear 18-49 rating was only 0.71, equivalent to about 950,000 viewers.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2025
If the enthusiasm for the F1 flick may have helped rev up ESPN2’s British Grand Prix deliveries—the July 6 race, won by McLaren’s Lando Norris, averaged 1.5 million viewers, up 19% versus the year-ago telecast—Cue’s offer may well supersede any chatter about linear TV ratings.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 10 July 2025
As well as the docking points for the modules, the two keyboards also feature hot-swappable sockets that enable users to instantly switch between linear, clicky or tactile Kailh Mini-Choc switches.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 18 July 2025
More than 80 percent of those people watched the show via streaming; High Potential’s linear 18-49 rating was only 0.71, equivalent to about 950,000 viewers.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2025
If the enthusiasm for the F1 flick may have helped rev up ESPN2’s British Grand Prix deliveries—the July 6 race, won by McLaren’s Lando Norris, averaged 1.5 million viewers, up 19% versus the year-ago telecast—Cue’s offer may well supersede any chatter about linear TV ratings.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 10 July 2025
As well as the docking points for the modules, the two keyboards also feature hot-swappable sockets that enable users to instantly switch between linear, clicky or tactile Kailh Mini-Choc switches.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for linear
Adjective
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Still, the collaboration with Redwood Materials to deploy energy storage systems does not put it in direct competition with its joint venture partner.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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With direct insight into the invisible load that is often carried, Poo has dedicated her life’s work to advocating for and reimagining how society views and treats the labor of caregivers.—
Mariah Maddox,
Parents,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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Nashville hot chicken is perhaps this city's most famed dish, but the best of it has more nuance than just straight heat.—
Mackensy Lunsford,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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Friday’s home starter is Logan Webb (9-7), an All-Star for the second consecutive year and the NL’s leader in innings pitched for the third straight season.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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Usually, first-round contracts are straightforward, with terms outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
24 July 2025
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Watching the Dragon Ball franchise in release order is fairly straightforward.—
Chris Snellgrove,
EW.com,
24 July 2025
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“Linear.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/linear. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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