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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
Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Masses of time have been spent meeting local producers to ensure aligned ethics, and 95% of ingredients come from Crete, including honey from the nearby Meli Papapiary, cheese from the local cheese maker, and fish from a small-scale fishmonger, Kapenekis.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The sessions were a catalyst from which a collection of cosmically aligned instrumentalists that included Kamasi Washington, Terrace Martin, and Thundercat released a rush of envelope-pushing jazz fusion music that both inspired and took inspiration from the Black Lives Matter movement.
—Dean Van Nguyen, Pitchfork, 22 Apr. 2026
Still, because of pressure both domestically and externally, some analysts say the different factions are more aligned now than before the war.
—Charbel Mallo, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
Varma says Firefox is the browser most aligned with that vision.
—Chris Hoffman, PC Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
These patterns are far more aligned with the spirit of the Antichrist than with the Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
China and its aligned partners, for example, are moving aggressively to deploy AI capabilities at scale, leveraging open-source models that can be adapted for a wide range of military and intelligence applications.
—Robert F. Dees, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
At the same time, relationships feel more supportive and aligned.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
Wilson McMakin, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
The low-slung seating position, with heels nearly aligned to hips, takes its cue from motorsport, while the driver’s view is framed by prominent wheel arches that seem to sit at chest level.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2026
Massie rode the tail end of the Tea Party wave, dominating a seven-way primary and a special election to replace a retiring Republican who was more closely aligned with the party establishment.
—Russell Berman, The Atlantic, 25 Apr. 2026
Free up that space for holiday décor that functions properly and is aligned with your current tastes.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
The feeling among some users that Anthropic had been gaslighting them potentially undercuts Anthropic’s attempts to market itself as more transparent and aligned with its users than rival OpenAI.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
Increasingly, Meloni aligned herself more visibly with EU partners.
—Julia Khrebtan-Hörhager, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2026
As adoption expands, Bluesign said Bluepass is positioned to serve as a global standard for sustainability communication aligned with current regulatory requirements and those on the horizon, such as digital product passport regulations.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2026
What kept them aligned was not proximity, but continuity.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
General manager Trenton Austin built the cocktail menu around exactly that — each drink aligned to a zodiac sign, its ingredients chosen to reflect the personality of that sign.
—Avery Newmark, AJC.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Masses of time have been spent meeting local producers to ensure aligned ethics, and 95% of ingredients come from Crete, including honey from the nearby Meli Papapiary, cheese from the local cheese maker, and fish from a small-scale fishmonger, Kapenekis.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The sessions were a catalyst from which a collection of cosmically aligned instrumentalists that included Kamasi Washington, Terrace Martin, and Thundercat released a rush of envelope-pushing jazz fusion music that both inspired and took inspiration from the Black Lives Matter movement.
—Dean Van Nguyen, Pitchfork, 22 Apr. 2026
Still, because of pressure both domestically and externally, some analysts say the different factions are more aligned now than before the war.
—Charbel Mallo, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
Varma says Firefox is the browser most aligned with that vision.
—Chris Hoffman, PC Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
These patterns are far more aligned with the spirit of the Antichrist than with the Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
China and its aligned partners, for example, are moving aggressively to deploy AI capabilities at scale, leveraging open-source models that can be adapted for a wide range of military and intelligence applications.
—Robert F. Dees, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
At the same time, relationships feel more supportive and aligned.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
Verb
The separatists have been fighting for years to create an independent state in northern Mali, while militants aligned with Al Qaeda and the Islamic State group have been fighting the government for more than a decade.
—Wilson McMakin, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
The low-slung seating position, with heels nearly aligned to hips, takes its cue from motorsport, while the driver’s view is framed by prominent wheel arches that seem to sit at chest level.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2026
Massie rode the tail end of the Tea Party wave, dominating a seven-way primary and a special election to replace a retiring Republican who was more closely aligned with the party establishment.
—Russell Berman, The Atlantic, 25 Apr. 2026
Free up that space for holiday décor that functions properly and is aligned with your current tastes.
—Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 25 Apr. 2026
The feeling among some users that Anthropic had been gaslighting them potentially undercuts Anthropic’s attempts to market itself as more transparent and aligned with its users than rival OpenAI.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
Increasingly, Meloni aligned herself more visibly with EU partners.
—Julia Khrebtan-Hörhager, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2026
As adoption expands, Bluesign said Bluepass is positioned to serve as a global standard for sustainability communication aligned with current regulatory requirements and those on the horizon, such as digital product passport regulations.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2026
What kept them aligned was not proximity, but continuity.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aligned
Adjective
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Focus on flat ledges and horizontal trim where dust settles most heavily.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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Cut a horizontal pocket in each chop by cutting horizontally from the fat side almost to bone on opposite side.—
Maddy Bendgen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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After a Wisconsin breeding and animal research facility that housed thousands of beagles agreed to sell most of their animals, some of the dogs will be headed to the Chicago area.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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David Ross — the manager fired by Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer after Counsell agreed to a five-year, $40 million contract — has reemerged as an ESPN broadcaster and a co-host with Anthony Rizzo on a podcast reuniting members of the 2016 World Series team.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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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
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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
Adjective
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Given Tate’s vertical pacing and tracking skills, Ward can let the ball fly with confidence.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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On this feminine top, cap sleeves pair with vertical stripes to help elongate your torso.—
Aashna Gheewalla,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Authorities say Walton, who was nearly entirely in the roadway, then placed the vehicle in drive and intentionally accelerated forward, striking the victim.—
Stepheny Price , Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2026
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The delays have often placed the agency in the position of learning of one year’s problems after the subsequent year had largely or completely passed, leaving no time for corrections.—
R.A. Schuetz,
Houston Chronicle,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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This Oxo spinner remains one of the most reliable options, with a smooth pump mechanism and sturdy construction that holds up better than most.—
Jennifer Zyman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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Starmer — who is facing relentless domestic criticism over a flailing economy and his appointment of the disgraced Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington, while grappling with a surging far-right opposition — will be praying for a smooth visit.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The policy acts as a uniform standard on AI for state agencies but allows individual agencies to draft more specific procedures, said DoIT spokesperson Jennifer Jennings.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The shapes don’t have to be uniform.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Ben Clemens at FanGraphs measured the change, relative to the 2025 regular season, and found that the zone has shrunk at the top of the zone and on the edges of the plate.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Despite his pectoral injury, Kancey battled back last season to play in the regular-season finale at Carolina.—
Rick Stroud,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Aligned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aligned. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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