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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
This aligns with Operation Reconquista, a movement launched over two years ago by Richard Ackerman (Redeemed Zoomer), whose YouTube channel has over 500,000 subscribers and rallies young conservatives to reclaim mainline churches.
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The Rev. Jake Dell, Hartford Courant, 7 July 2025
This move aligns with broader trends across luxury retail for personalization and experiential offerings, as brands navigate the downturn in luxury and particularly in aspirational products.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 7 July 2025
What are the policies, where are things that don't align?
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
Separately, Trump announced on Sunday an additional 10% tariff on countries that align themselves with the BRICS bloc.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 7 July 2025
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The Rev. Jake Dell, Hartford Courant, 7 July 2025
This move aligns with broader trends across luxury retail for personalization and experiential offerings, as brands navigate the downturn in luxury and particularly in aspirational products.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 7 July 2025
What are the policies, where are things that don't align?
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
Separately, Trump announced on Sunday an additional 10% tariff on countries that align themselves with the BRICS bloc.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for align
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The University of Pennsylvania agreed to a resolution with President Donald Trump's administration to keep males out of women's sports and apologize to every woman swimmer who was affected by the presence of trans athlete Lia Thomas in the 2021-22 season.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2025
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Earlier this year, Kubler settled the SEC’s claims and agreed to pay penalties.—
Sydney Sasser,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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That corresponded to images shot Sunday by Maxar Technologies similarly showing the ongoing work.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 July 2025
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Instead, subscribers answer questions online, correspond with medical professionals virtually and get the prescribed drugs in visually pleasing packages delivered discreetly to their homes.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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Right-hander Hunter Strickland was placed on the injured list because of right shoulder inflammation.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
8 July 2025
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Hardy fell chin-first onto the pavement; Showalter then allegedly got on top of Hardy, placed him into handcuffs and arrested him.—
Maddie Carr
July 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 July 2025
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“Align.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/align. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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