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also aline
1
as in to agree
to bring to or be in a state of agreement
Though we have our differences, we align on many issues.
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2
as in to line
to set in order
Make sure your quilting squares are aligned and pinned before sewing. She was waiting for the stars to align.
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Recent Examples of align
Our values no longer aligned, and ending a 20-year relationship was the right thing to do.
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Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2025
The technical mastery evident in both Pearl and A Blue November aligns with the Paradis Suite’s celebration of craftsmanship.
—Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 11 Aug. 2025
But staying in a job purely out of guilt or comfort can prevent you from pursuing opportunities that better align with your values and goals.
—Sherry Taylor, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
This rescission proposal aligns with the Administration's efforts to eliminate wasteful USAID foreign assistance programs.
—Fatma Tanis, NPR, 31 July 2025
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Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2025
The technical mastery evident in both Pearl and A Blue November aligns with the Paradis Suite’s celebration of craftsmanship.
—Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 11 Aug. 2025
But staying in a job purely out of guilt or comfort can prevent you from pursuing opportunities that better align with your values and goals.
—Sherry Taylor, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
This rescission proposal aligns with the Administration's efforts to eliminate wasteful USAID foreign assistance programs.
—Fatma Tanis, NPR, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for align
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The news comes a day before President Trump’s deadline for Russia to agree to a cease-fire deal with Ukraine or face punitive sanctions.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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On the episode, Simu Liu, who had previously led the daytime talk show for Clarkson in 2022, agreed to pivot from guest to host for the day.—
Stephanie Wenger,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Note: Most subscribers have some, but not all, of the puzzles that correspond to the following set of solutions for their local newspaper.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
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In general, it’s recommended that people commit to 150 minutes of moderate activity per week to see sufficient health benefits, said Dr. Wei Zheng, the study’s corresponding author.—
Gina Park,
CNN Money,
11 Aug. 2025
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The founder of Morrison Gates likes to pick up makeup towels and small first aid kits to place in her guest bathroom.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
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The rocket's purpose was to place one of Europe's newest weather satellites into orbit.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Align.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/align. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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