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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
President Biden’s medical team will carefully personalize his treatment, aligning it closely with his unique health circumstances and quality-of-life goals.
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Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 19 May 2025
Here’s a snippet from January, after Verlander signed: (The Giants wouldn’t) be against the kind of pitcher who could start a Game 2 or 3 if the stars align.
—Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 19 May 2025
From a purely environmental perspective, subnational governments and governors must balance competing interests that do not always align with environmentalists’ ideals.
—Mary Nichols, The Conversation, 19 May 2025
Richard’s testimony against Combs, which began Friday afternoon, seemed to generally align with the type of behavior that others have alleged against the Bad Boy Records mogul.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 19 May 2025
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Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 19 May 2025
Here’s a snippet from January, after Verlander signed: (The Giants wouldn’t) be against the kind of pitcher who could start a Game 2 or 3 if the stars align.
—Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 19 May 2025
From a purely environmental perspective, subnational governments and governors must balance competing interests that do not always align with environmentalists’ ideals.
—Mary Nichols, The Conversation, 19 May 2025
Richard’s testimony against Combs, which began Friday afternoon, seemed to generally align with the type of behavior that others have alleged against the Bad Boy Records mogul.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for align
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Snyder agreed that weather remains a major concern for summer travel, and the usual advice for dealing with that applies.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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O’Connell and quarterbacks coach Josh McCown agreed this spring not to assume anything with McCarthy.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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One inevitable complication in understanding how attention paid to stories in the news corresponds with political support is that consumers can design a media diet of information from only one side or perspective.—
Ruth Igielnik,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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What’s Going On Inside Your Brain When Your Mind Goes Blank? New Insight Into Eureka Moments Example of the hidden picture puzzles in the black/white images on the left; corresponding real-world picture on the right.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
16 May 2025
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Neil Young is taking sides in the growing feud between President Donald Trump and Bruce Springsteen, placing himself firmly on the side of The Boss.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Snook also has to interact with pre-recorded versions of herself placed in various screens on stage, or hit marks that are filmed from an iPhone in her hand.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
21 May 2025
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“Align.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/align. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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