realign

verb

re·​align ˌrē-ə-ˈlīn How to pronounce realign (audio)
realigned; realigning; realigns

transitive verb

: to align again
especially : to reorganize or make new groupings of
realignment noun

Examples of realign in a Sentence

We had to realign the text to fit it on the page. The car's wheels were realigned.
Recent Examples on the Web Some of the improvements at Cabin Creek will include realigning the campsites to be more user-friendly, replacing campground amenities like tables and fire rings, replacing and relocating the area’s restroom, repairing and realigning the roadway and replacing nearby fencing. Christina Lords, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024 This safeguard is removed as a result of the prefix truncation, which realigns sequence numbers to allow for message injection in the first place. Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 19 Dec. 2023 The real winners—on Wall Street and in industry—will be the ones who are able to use the technology to both realign their workflow and connect with customers, saving money and increasing revenue at the same time. Chris Morris, Fortune, 23 Feb. 2024 With this strategic shift comes the need to realign our resources and streamline our overall operations at Vice. Todd Spangler, Variety, 22 Feb. 2024 The alligator survived and her jaw healed, but never realigned. Mark Price, Miami Herald, 22 Feb. 2024 The Army has done a meticulous job of realigning its aviation modernization priorities without impairing its industrial base. Loren Thompson, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024 Al Smith faced significant bigotry during his presidential bid for being Catholic, a fact that helped cost the Democrats Texas, Florida, Virginia, Oklahoma, North Carolina, and Tennessee that year while realigning Massachusetts and Rhode Island in their direction. Dan McLaughlin, National Review, 14 Jan. 2024 The project included converting the previous runway into a taxiway, realigning 30th Street North, upgrading instrument-approach technology and installing new lights and signage. Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 5 Dec. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of realign was in 1899

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Cite this Entry

“Realign.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/realign. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

realign

verb
re·​align ˌre-ə-ˈlīn How to pronounce realign (audio)
: to align again
especially : to reorganize or make new groupings of
realignment noun

Legal Definition

realign

transitive verb
re·​align ˌrē-ə-ˈlīn How to pronounce realign (audio)
: to make new divisions or groupings of
especially : to regroup (one or more litigants) to reflect the true arrangement of interests in a suit

Note: After examining the ultimate interests of the parties involved in a suit, the court might choose to realign the plaintiffs and defendants so that, for example, one of the defendants becomes a plaintiff.

realignment noun

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