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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
Verb
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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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For her link-up with friends, Solange completely agreed.—
Essence,
Essence,
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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Adjusted operating profit was up 8 percent to 619 million euros, corresponding to a margin of 22.6 percent, in line with the previous year notwithstanding higher investments behind the brands.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
30 July 2025
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Shaun Bradley Balaam, Burton's partner, then placed the bag containing the baby into a chest freezer — with the mother later saying that the child was stillborn.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Signs have been placed in Grant Park and Lake Park, with plans to add more in other locations this fall.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Align.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/align. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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