aligned 1 of 2

variants also alined

aligned

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verb

variants also alined
past tense of align
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Recent Examples of aligned
Adjective
Al Sairafi said that aligned tourism calendars, better transport connections, and cooperation between airlines, hotels, and booking platforms would be needed. — Inzamam Rashid, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2026 Despite our best efforts, there will undoubtedly be further clarifications and refinements that need to be made particularly within sub-teams that will need to be more specifically re-aligned to this new structure. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2026 Fundamentally right-aligned in a way that may be frustrating for lefties. — ArsTechnica, 27 Oct. 2026 With non-aligned Arab parties campaigning hard, there is a strong possibility that neither of the main Jewish blocs will capture a majority. — Josef Federman, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026 That notion is so aligned with the values of Pokémon in so many ways. — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 25 Oct. 2026 Bushings are pieces that help metal parts stay aligned and reduce friction. — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 Set goals, pass aligned policy, adopt a responsible budget, and evaluate the CEO against public criteria. — Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026 Out of the 20 largest donors and donor groups, 14 are either exclusively or almost entirely backing GOP candidates or aligned groups. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Verb
During my stay, high tide aligned with early morning and sunset, allowing for serene quiet moments out on the cove with nobody else around. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026 Mortars were selected for the initial demonstration because the ammunition was relatively mature and aligned with the requirements of larger unmanned aerial systems. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026 Three factions -- all aligned with Netanyahu's religious-nationalist base -- recommended Netanyahu be given a chance to form a coalition government, while a fourth -- led by a former Netanyahu ally turned rival -- recommended Eisenkot. — Arkansas Online, 5 Nov. 2026 Sian shared that the two even crossed paths years ago, when their astronaut training aligned. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 5 Nov. 2026 Three factions — all aligned with Netanyahu’s religious-nationalist base — recommended that Netanyahu be given a chance to form a coalition government, while a fourth — led by a former Netanyahu ally turned rival — recommended Eisenkot. — Josef Federman, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026 Even though both may now be politically indebted to Mamdani for helping them get elected, that doesn't mean they're necessarily aligned. — Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026 Advertisement Article continues below this ad Texas’ past Republican governors used their appointment power to expand their control over state universities, including by asking regents not aligned with their platforms to resign. — Samantha Ketterer, Austin American Statesman, 4 Nov. 2026 Netanyahu's projected 53 seats include 14 held by Shas and United Torah Judaism, which have traditionally aligned with him. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aligned
Adjective
  • Kim Kardashian In Mexico City, Kim Kardashian appeared at the All’s Fair season 2 premiere in a structured white Schiaparelli gown with a plunging neckline and horizontal cutouts along the fringed skirt.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Hospital pictures displayed in court later showed the child appeared to have a large horizontal gash from one end of the forehead to the other, in addition to several bruises.
    — Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Iowa just agreed to pay $4 million in a racial discrimination lawsuit.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Fans agreed and shared their displeasure at the lack of a quarterback sneak.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Multiple copies of Howl, Kaddish, and assembled collections of complete verse lined (and still line) my bookshelves.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
  • And in the bottom of the seventh, Yoshida led off with a single, Trevor Story walked, Ceddanne Rafaela, pinch-hitting for Marcelo Mayer, lined a ball past the outstretched glove arm of first baseman Keith, but far inside the right-field line for a two-run single.
    — Gabrielle Starr, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Both Iowa’s Josh Turek and Texas’ James Talarico promised to break up vertical integration between insurance companies, pharmacy benefit managers, and pharmacies.
    — Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Time, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The new bridge will have 65-foot vertical channel clearance, eliminating the need for a swing-span, officials said.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Event staff subsequently placed the humanoid on a stretcher and carried it down the mountain.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
  • In Liu’s view, the pirate leader defies nearly every stereotype historically placed on Asian women in storytelling.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • That means arbitrary Drake covers and Max B homages, smooth ballads on smashing cougars and dirty macking.
    — Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Sorrells congratulated Burks on her victory and said his office will work with her to ensure a smooth transition.
    — Emerson Clarridge Updated November 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • But the differences in results in the bodies do show that the capacocha ceremony wasn’t uniform and could vary by geography and by which god was being venerated.
    — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The proposal would establish a more uniform funding system for Granite Bay and Loomis, where residents currently pay different taxes and assessments for fire services.
    — Richard Ramos, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • And after a few key results on Saturday, there’s some clarity behind Miami in the conference standings with five weeks left in the regular season.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Market and restaurant regular Heather Anderson and her wife were contributors.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026

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“Aligned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aligned. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.

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