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as in horizontal
having a height, size, or location that is the same at all points
The text was aligned along the left margin.
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as in agreed
to bring to or be in a state of agreement
Though we have our differences, we align on many issues.
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as in lined
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 aligned
Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Gallen, who recorded consecutive top-five finishes in the NL Cy Young Award balloting in 2022 and ’23, seemed aligned for a massive payday after registering another strong season in 2024.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
The world feels safe and everything is more aligned.
—Cierra Black, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Their partnership still involves enough day-to-day collaboration to ensure aligned visions and efficient decision-making, Blumenthal said.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
Germany, meanwhile, gains political flexibility and a partner more aligned with big-picture EU politics.
—Julia Khrebtan-Hörhager, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2026
The custodians who will lose their jobs are part of a union once foundational to Johnson’s political ascent, but now less aligned with the mayor.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Trust that releasing an old vision makes room for something more aligned to take shape.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 8 Feb. 2026
The facility would also, however, be able to separately send two protons colliding with precisely aligned spins—something that, even today, no other experiment has yet matched.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 6 Feb. 2026
Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
Be cautious not to apply force toward an action that isn’t fully aligned with truth.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026
His openness, warmth and instinct for collaboration feel perfectly aligned with the spirit at the heart of the festival.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 16 Feb. 2026
The goal of the speech, Pohlad said, was to set expectations and goals for the season and to help get players aligned with the direction of the team under new leadership.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 16 Feb. 2026
Any bag that is not aligned with the bag policy.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Fans aligned themselves for or against him.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
The stars have aligned for Rachel Scott this season.
—Stephanie Sporn, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2026
Recent top winners that have aligned with the Oscars' Best Picture victors include Nomadland, Everything Everywhere All at Once, and Anora.
—Jillian Sederholm, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
The dominant force in big tech has shifted from online censorship fights, which sharpened questions about platforms’ size and reach, to AI urgency, where the industry and the White House are more aligned.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Gallen, who recorded consecutive top-five finishes in the NL Cy Young Award balloting in 2022 and ’23, seemed aligned for a massive payday after registering another strong season in 2024.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
The world feels safe and everything is more aligned.
—Cierra Black, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Their partnership still involves enough day-to-day collaboration to ensure aligned visions and efficient decision-making, Blumenthal said.
—Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
Germany, meanwhile, gains political flexibility and a partner more aligned with big-picture EU politics.
—Julia Khrebtan-Hörhager, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2026
The custodians who will lose their jobs are part of a union once foundational to Johnson’s political ascent, but now less aligned with the mayor.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Trust that releasing an old vision makes room for something more aligned to take shape.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 8 Feb. 2026
The facility would also, however, be able to separately send two protons colliding with precisely aligned spins—something that, even today, no other experiment has yet matched.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
Swift's more recent looks oscillate between retro-glam styles and timeless, polished looks aligned with a movement toward quiet luxury trends—though her now-iconic bangs remain a steadfast companion.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
Be cautious not to apply force toward an action that isn’t fully aligned with truth.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026
His openness, warmth and instinct for collaboration feel perfectly aligned with the spirit at the heart of the festival.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 16 Feb. 2026
The goal of the speech, Pohlad said, was to set expectations and goals for the season and to help get players aligned with the direction of the team under new leadership.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 16 Feb. 2026
Any bag that is not aligned with the bag policy.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Fans aligned themselves for or against him.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
The stars have aligned for Rachel Scott this season.
—Stephanie Sporn, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2026
Recent top winners that have aligned with the Oscars' Best Picture victors include Nomadland, Everything Everywhere All at Once, and Anora.
—Jillian Sederholm, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aligned
Adjective
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In the Apple Podcasts app, users will be able to switch between watching and listening to shows, as is the case on Spotify, potentially setting them up as a more direct competitor Users can watch video from within the app and move to horizontal full display and download videos to watch offline.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Feb. 2026
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With blonde horizontal stripes dyed into her black hair and a piercing in her upper lip, the 20-year-old Liu is putting an alternative spin on figure skating.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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Air Force and men’s basketball head coach Joe Scott have agreed to part ways, the academy announced Friday.—
Tobias Bass,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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Empty shotgun shell casings were found in the home, and the defense and prosecution already agreed the likely murder weapon was the missing shotgun from the home.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Feb. 2026
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Wells lined a ball that landed just fair down the right-field line.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Andrew Benintendi lined a fourth-inning sweeper from Ryan Bergert down the right-field line.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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These boats have the vertical launch system (VLS), which could be used to fire new high-speed anti-ship missiles displayed at China’s Victory Day parade in Beijing last fall.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Thus, the robot can adapt to new situations without losing key properties of the movement, such as keeping a bottle vertical so as not to spill the contents, as per the press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals voted 12-6 to lift a block that a lower court first placed on the law in 2024.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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The first step requires Ilana to change into a robe, undressing on top of pads placed on the floor so each item of clothing can be packaged into separate bags and collected as evidence.—
Senior Television,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This recipe stars spaghetti and brings together four types of cheeses (including ricotta) for an extra hearty, creamy, and smooth supper.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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Activate your wristband for smooth entry and unlock extra safety features, such as adding an emergency contact.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But guilds of merchants in places like Venice or banking commissions in states like Minnesota eventually set uniform regulations.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
15 Feb. 2026
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There has to be a constant and uniform application of water at a certain rate.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Suites with interconnecting doors across the balcony are a great choice for larger families, and most regular activities include child-friendly options, like the beginner’s surfing classes in calmer waves or toddler bikes for cycling along the nature reserve.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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Honorable mentions New to the regular concession offerings, the Baja-style fruit cups are a light and refreshing snack containing slices of watermelon, mango, jicama and cucumber and they are garnished with chamoy, lime juice and Tajin.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Aligned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aligned. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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