variants
or less commonly aline
aligned also alined; aligning also alining; aligns also alines
1
: to bring into line or alignment
aligned the books on the shelf
2
: to array on the side of or against a party or cause
He aligned himself with the protesters.
1
: to get or fall into line
He aligned with his friends against a common enemy.
2
: to be in or come into precise adjustment or correct relative position
Negative ends of molecules align with positive ends of other molecules.
aligner
noun
Examples of align in a Sentence
He aligned the two holes so he could put the screw through them.
The two parts of the machine are not properly aligned.
The text aligns with the bottom of the picture.
The schools had to align their programs with state requirements.
She is aligning with other senators to oppose his nomination.
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CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
That insight aligns with broader workforce trends.
—Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
During the investigation, Wilson made graphic admissions about both killings, including details that aligned with forensic findings.
—Jane Lacroix, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
The time between pilot and commercialization can take years, which doesn’t align with fashion’s short lead times and seasonal calendar.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Jan. 2026
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“Align.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/align. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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align
verb
variants
also aline
1
: to bring into or be in line or alignment
2
: to cause to be for or against something (as a belief or political party)
aligned himself with the opposition
aligner
noun
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