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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
This isn’t the first time an artist had to address Trump using their music in a way that doesn’t align with their values.
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Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 31 July 2025
The Arab League has 22 members including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt, most of whom are aligned against Iran, Hamas’ most important backer.
—Dan Morrison, USA Today, 31 July 2025
Their vision, integrity, and exceptional client relationships align perfectly with our values.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 30 July 2025
Over in Maryland, Sen. Chris Van Hollen aligned with the fight-back camp.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 30 July 2025
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Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 31 July 2025
The Arab League has 22 members including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt, most of whom are aligned against Iran, Hamas’ most important backer.
—Dan Morrison, USA Today, 31 July 2025
Their vision, integrity, and exceptional client relationships align perfectly with our values.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 30 July 2025
Over in Maryland, Sen. Chris Van Hollen aligned with the fight-back camp.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for align
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On top of settling on a rate increase lower than originally planned, the MSD board agreed to postpone the original effective date of Aug. 1 by one month.—
Killian Baarlaer,
The Courier-Journal,
29 July 2025
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Coming from a theater background, Povenmire and Marsh agreed that experiencing fan reaction is their favorite part about attending the convention.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
28 July 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,
31 July 2025
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Those results would correspond to earnings growth of 14.2% year over year, as well as a 14% jump in revenue when compared to the prior-year period.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
30 July 2025
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He was photographed and fingerprinted before being placed alone in a cell, where he was later found dead.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
20 July 2025
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During a ceremony recognizing Winfield’s athletic and philanthropic successes, St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter announced that a statue of Winfield would be placed at the St. Paul baseball field in the spring to remind young athletes of their own potential for greatness.—
Kristi Miller,
Twin Cities,
20 July 2025
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“Align.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/align. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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