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also alinement
as in layout
the way objects in space are arranged in proper relation to one another
The alignment of the text with the pictures is off.
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Recent Examples of alignment
Under a near-perfect alignment, annularity can theoretically last up to about 12 minutes and 29 seconds.
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Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 June 2026
Still, as the day unfolds, the sun's alignment to Pluto intensifies deeper fears around control, recognition and power.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
In contrast to the rare dissent characteristic of Claude’s simulation, those of Gemini and Grok had a more deliberative balance, with about 55-85% alignment on issues.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 28 May 2026
Previously, Starship was intended to launch without a crew by the end of 2026 to coincide with an orbital alignment around the sun that would shorten the journey between Earth and Mars.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 28 May 2026
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Jamie Carter, Space.com, 10 June 2026
Still, as the day unfolds, the sun's alignment to Pluto intensifies deeper fears around control, recognition and power.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
In contrast to the rare dissent characteristic of Claude’s simulation, those of Gemini and Grok had a more deliberative balance, with about 55-85% alignment on issues.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 28 May 2026
Previously, Starship was intended to launch without a crew by the end of 2026 to coincide with an orbital alignment around the sun that would shorten the journey between Earth and Mars.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alignment
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Boardwalk’s owner was also very hands-on in the design experience, getting involved from onboard flow to styling both inside and out, as well as the vessel’s general layout.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
8 Dec. 2025
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The bedroom in this model is roomy and, thanks to the single-floor layout, has enough headroom for even taller occupants to stand upright.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Dec. 2025
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In this framing, creation becomes less about outcome and more about continuity.—
Desjah Altvater,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Many attribute that at least partly to Orlando’s continuity of leadership, particularly Mayor Buddy Dyer and Commissioner Patty Sheehan, who both responded to the Pulse scene before dawn 10 years ago.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 June 2026
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Food Assistance Shrinks as Need Surges On a sunny fall morning, Brittany Mays waited in her car outside an east Charlotte church that doubled as a mobile distribution site for Nourish Up.—
Jim Morrill,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Dec. 2025
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Now, sautéeing is a breeze thanks to the pan's even heat distribution.—
Olivia Tarantino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 Dec. 2025
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Now in its 13th year, 3 Days of Design takes place against this midsummer backdrop, filling the city’s Renaissance and Rococo landmarks with the best in Scandinavian design, with more than 400 exhibitors popping up between Nordhavn and Islands Brygge from June 10 to 12.—
Hayley Maitland,
Vogue,
15 June 2026
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Britain has consulted teachers, parents and young people on new restrictions, including a possible ban for under-16s, as well as curfews, app time limits and curbs on what the government has described as addictive design features.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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This week, students in Atlanta's program began orientation and training before starting work with employers across the city.—
Jamal Goss,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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The finer details of footwork, body orientation and distribution decisions can be refined over time.—
Matt Pyzdrowski,
New York Times,
8 June 2026
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The only justice who agreed with Thomas with less frequency was liberal Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, with the two aligning on 54 percent of cases.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Disqualifying factors for Safe Street workers include a history of arson, rape or crimes involving children; active warrants, probation or parole violations; or any patterns of criminal conduct that suggest the person is an active risk to public safety, Mavronis said.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Yet despite the backlash, the country superstar continues to dominate the charts, reinforcing a familiar pattern of controversy followed by continued success.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Even before the pier collapse, the structure was looking at damage from a previous storm that would take $20 million to repair.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Many of the original structures on the ranch were built by Lytle and his brother—including the Meadowlark Cabin, which still exists today.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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“Alignment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alignment. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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