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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
Our principles are not aligned with yours.
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CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
Many professionals, particularly those in leadership roles, donate to members of their congressional delegation regardless of whether their personal politics align.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 27 Feb. 2026
The planets may be aligned, but the forecast in the Boise area predicts rain all over this parade.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
Partly cloudy weather might prevent most people in San Diego County from seeing six planets aligned in the sky shortly after sunset on Saturday, the National Weather Service says.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
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CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
Many professionals, particularly those in leadership roles, donate to members of their congressional delegation regardless of whether their personal politics align.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 27 Feb. 2026
The planets may be aligned, but the forecast in the Boise area predicts rain all over this parade.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
Partly cloudy weather might prevent most people in San Diego County from seeing six planets aligned in the sky shortly after sunset on Saturday, the National Weather Service says.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for align
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Forty-five percent of the principals agreed that the state letter grade system helps their school to plan improvements, and 47 percent disagreed.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Mar. 2026
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The Cowboys have already committed at least $28 million in cap space by using a franchise tag on wide receiver George Pickens and re-signing running back Javonte Williams, who agreed to terms on a three-year deal worth $24 million that guarantees him $16 million.—
Calvin Watkins
Mar. 1,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Mar. 2026
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Kazakhstan is mapped entirely through exit points, each written in the language corresponding to its destination country.—
Anel Rakhimzhanova,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
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This generally corresponds to daytime air temperatures around 80°F but can vary based on slope and aspect.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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Some countries have laws administer what critics believe are cruel punishments or place undue restrictions on women and minorities.—
Rachel Royster
Updated March 3,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Mar. 2026
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On Monday, Savannah, her sister, Annie, and Annie’s husband, Tommaso, were also seen placing flowers and a card at a growing tribute outside their mother’s home in the Tucson suburbs.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Align.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/align. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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