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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Wolf sets out to recover the items needed for a ritual that will transport him to the Divine Dragon’s abode.

— Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026
It’s been just over a week since IndieWire visited the historic Bruin Theatre in Westwood, Los Angeles, where a small team of four film enthusiasts recently set out to restore the 1937 movie palace by October.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of set out

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Ohtani threw about 20 pitches in a bullpen session Friday and wasn’t 100%, and that set off alarm bells with the Dodgers’ bosses.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Whether your fall plans include low-key weekends at home, jet-setting off on vacation, or spending long days in the office, a pair of well-fitting, comfortable pants is the fashion staple that can do it all.

— Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of set off

Verb

On stage, the audience is the camera, peering into a cutaway of set designer Fly Davis’ ominous, two-story house, lit with foreboding foreshadowing by Anna Watson.

— Frank Rizzo, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Overnight, the foundation became a staple among makeup artists and beauty lovers worldwide, thanks to its second-skin finish and lit-from-within glow.

— Beth Sobol, Flow Space, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of lit

Verb

Japanese productivity growth outpaced Japanese wages during this period, and the country began running enormous trade surpluses.

— MICHAEL PETTIS, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2026
Two, South Florida’s resources and compensation outpaced the power-conference programs that pursued his services.

— Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of outpaced

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