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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
The current fourth-generation system can store up to 23 battery packs and complete as many as 480 swaps daily, using LiDAR for precision alignment.
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 6 Oct. 2025
In the following days, an NFL officiating training tape sent to all 32 teams stressed that alignment would be a point of emphasis going forward.
—Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2025
That alignment is what allows creativity to move beyond ideas and truly become impact.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2025
If a mattress is too soft, the heavier parts of your body can sink and your spine will likely get out of alignment.
—Andee Tagle, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 6 Oct. 2025
In the following days, an NFL officiating training tape sent to all 32 teams stressed that alignment would be a point of emphasis going forward.
—Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2025
That alignment is what allows creativity to move beyond ideas and truly become impact.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2025
If a mattress is too soft, the heavier parts of your body can sink and your spine will likely get out of alignment.
—Andee Tagle, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for alignment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alignment
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Generic 3-Bedroom Prefab Tiny Home The tiny home is fully customizable, but the layout my teens like has three bedrooms, each fitting a full- to queen-sized bed, a living room, a full kitchen, and one bathroom with a stunning marble-like shower.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
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The street track’s layout is tight and twisty, one that’s hard on the brakes and leaves little room for error.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The Phillies have valued continuity during this successful run.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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The Council said McCabe is authorized to continue carrying out the duties and responsibilities of the Office of the Controller in accordance with all applicable laws, policies, and procedures to safeguard the nation’s financial integrity and ensure continuity of government operations.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
AZCentral.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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Ascendant Fox and Turbine Studios produce with financing handled by AGC Television, the television production and distribution arm of Stuart Ford’s AGC Studios.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
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Industrial warehouses once built with low ceilings and narrow bays now constrain e-commerce distribution, where robotics and scale define efficiency.—
Amachie Ackah,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
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The book contains 50 of Garber’s tattoo designs created during the pandemic.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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The company has put a lot of focus and money toward design, especially interior design.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
12 Oct. 2025
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Knies was among the 24 American forwards selected to take part in an Olympic orientation camp in August.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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But an orientation toward the future can boost your networking outcomes by 12%.—
Sarah Maokosy,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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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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Little kids will enjoy its pre-programmed songs and dances, while older kids can use a smart app to program new movement patterns and routines.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
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But if this cool blue isn’t your style, choose from 21 other patterns, including holiday themes.—
Sheri Kaz,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Oct. 2025
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The structure is surrounded by native trees, and a walking path runs under the structure with bricks that include the names of fallen workers.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Oct. 2025
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The museum will also build a new welcome center, gift shop and open-air event pavilion with a permanent roof structure for shade.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Alignment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alignment. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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