as in forefronts
the leading or most important part of a movement
Susan B. Anthony was on the front line of the struggle for woman suffrage
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Recent Examples of front lines
This work must be guided by those on the front lines — organizations like NYLAG, which has helped homeowners navigate the trauma and complexity of deed theft.
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Darlene Mealy, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
Suppliers, in turn, must engage directly with workers on the front lines of the issue.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 22 Apr. 2026
His posts reflect those realities, from running to shelters to supporting friends whose family members are serving on the front lines.
—Ariella Noveck, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
The Gulf Arab states, which have gotten used to being an oasis of tranquility in an unstable region, are now on the front lines of a conflict that has exposed its many vulnerabilities.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
The skies above the front lines in Ukraine have been swarming with drones for years now, posing a grave threat to infantry.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
If ‘The Pitt’ sprang from a desire to depict the heroism and empathy of healthcare workers on the front lines, the show has used the resulting goodwill to illustrate those qualities’ long-term toll.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
By January 1945, Pallot was on board an army transport ship to Normandy and soon after was transported to the German front lines.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
This is a very powerful operation; our troops are operating along the front lines and at depth.
—Brian Dakss, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
Darlene Mealy, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
Suppliers, in turn, must engage directly with workers on the front lines of the issue.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 22 Apr. 2026
His posts reflect those realities, from running to shelters to supporting friends whose family members are serving on the front lines.
—Ariella Noveck, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
The Gulf Arab states, which have gotten used to being an oasis of tranquility in an unstable region, are now on the front lines of a conflict that has exposed its many vulnerabilities.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
The skies above the front lines in Ukraine have been swarming with drones for years now, posing a grave threat to infantry.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
If ‘The Pitt’ sprang from a desire to depict the heroism and empathy of healthcare workers on the front lines, the show has used the resulting goodwill to illustrate those qualities’ long-term toll.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
By January 1945, Pallot was on board an army transport ship to Normandy and soon after was transported to the German front lines.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
This is a very powerful operation; our troops are operating along the front lines and at depth.
—Brian Dakss, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for front lines
Noun
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Coworth forefronts its equestrian roots, with stables on site as well as polo fields.—
Lydia Bell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Traveling over five times the speed of sound generates immense friction and drag, resulting in the leading edges reaching temperatures beyond 1,650 °C (3,000 °F).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Surprisingly, it was found that stingers use a distinct layering of zinc at the tip, followed by manganese, while pincers are reinforced with zinc and iron specifically along their cutting edges.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Apr. 2026
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Placing cutting edges along the handle might seem like a risky design choice.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Front lines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/front%20lines. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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