aligned 1 of 2

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aligned

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verb

variants also alined
past tense of align
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Recent Examples of aligned
Adjective
And so our foundation of music and our references are very aligned. — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2026 Raising billions for party candidates—either directly or indirectly through campaign committees and an aligned super PAC—gives him plenty of chits to call in. — Philip Elliott, Time, 6 Nov. 2026 The partnerships that last are the ones where the parties identify their differences early, structure around them and stay aligned long after the transaction closes. — Anas Bhairi, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026 Both parties have serious criticisms of the health system, and, on some narrow problems, the two sides are actually pretty aligned on a need to do something. — Dylan Scott, Vox, 5 Nov. 2026 In fact, the next exhibit couldn’t be less aligned with the Sultan of Sequins. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2026 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
Verb
Those running operations and those deploying the technology are not aligned on where the risk is. — Donna Dror, Forbes.com, 12 Nov. 2026 Engineers are evaluating further improvements to keep the system aligned with evolving battlefield requirements. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026 The food is all halal, meaning its meat preparation is aligned with Muslim dietary beliefs. — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 11 Nov. 2026 In March 2013, officers aligned with the militias kidnapped him. — Matthew Marcellus, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2026 But the republic was very quickly destabilized by the Persian Gulf War (1990–91), in which Yemen, then aligned with Saddam Hussein, refused to participate. — Manfred W. Wenner All, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Nov. 2026 With upside follow-through, the weekly stochastic oscillator is poised to turn higher from oversold territory, providing early evidence of an intermediate-term low in GLD, aligned with the price action in gold futures. — Katie Stockton, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2026 The hybrid design combines responsive springs with breathable foam and three zones of support that help keep your spine aligned. — Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 10 Nov. 2026 The Ethiopian military has accused Sudan, Egypt and Eritrea of backing Tigrayan militants, who have aligned themselves with seven rebel groups in Ethiopia with the goal of ousting Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. — Durrie Bouscaren, NPR, 10 Nov. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aligned
Adjective
  • It can be used upright or horizontally, with rubber pads on one side for horizontal use.
    — Christian de Looper, PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The arch plans feature an event space in the horizontal part of the structure reached by elevators and stairs.
    — Will Weissert, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 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
  • Brunt leveraged its in-house denim expertise to guide the technical side internally, then partnered with a vertical mill and garment manufacturer.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2026
  • There, Peacock will continue to offer micro-drama programming and clips of its movies and shows in a bite-size vertical format.
    — Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • In the end, the 49 people were placed on any available deck space on the Doyle.
    — Pedro Portal, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Its hull was stripped of toxic materials and bulky components, and the ship itself was placed just over 20 nautical miles from the city of Destin's beaches.
    — Henry Larson, NPR, 12 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • Its hydrating formula combines camellia ceramides and a Hydra-Peptide Complex, while the high-shine finish helps lips appear smoother and fuller.
    — Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Rice, quinoa, and flaxseed help strengthen hair and improve elasticity to reduce breakage, leaving hair softer, smoother and shinier.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • The Times also found that the towers had no visible shear walls, and that the uniform orientation of their columns weakened these high-rises against seismic forces.
    — Avery Schmitz, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2026
  • But across this wolf may cry, her breathy delivery becomes so uniform that longing, frustration, and romantic desperation frequently sound indistinguishable.
    — Precious Fondren, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • Philadelphia captain Alejandro Bedoya entered late as a substitute in his final MLS regular-season appearance.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Former Sounders midfielder Nico Lodeiro holds the record for a regular-season finale, scoring in 24 seconds for Seattle in 2022.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026

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“Aligned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aligned. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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