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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
If a partner or collaborator pushes for depth, welcome the nudge and refine the message until the heart and plan feel aligned. Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 27 June 2026 This is a testament to the fact that aligned partnerships are crucial for any institution trying to increase the scale of its platform. Stewart McLaurin, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 People’s power, exercised through democratic processes such as public hearings, ordinance revisions and elections, can be overwhelmed by the tech companies and aligned groups. Lauren Mullenbach, The Conversation, 1 July 2026 Pushing out Cook, a key Fed policymaker who votes on interest rates, could have given Trump an opportunity to appoint a replacement more aligned with his push for lower borrowing costs. Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 30 June 2026 States like Georgia and Oregon have shown what aligned policy can accomplish, linking child care access to postsecondary persistence and reforming subsidy programs to recognize that school and work are not mutually exclusive. Enyi Okebugwu, Fortune, 28 June 2026 Recruitment processes are described as clearer and more aligned following the departures of Daniel Levy, the former executive chairman who was deposed in September last year, and ex-managing director of football Fabio Paratici. Mark Critchley, New York Times, 4 July 2026 In 1988, Momand — then a 29‑year‑old air force pilot — was selected to join a Soviet space program designed to send representatives from aligned nations into orbit, at a time when Afghanistan was under Soviet control. ABC News, 30 June 2026 This native hook syncs search engine search volumes and keyword optimization data directly into HubSpot's dedicated SEO tools, ensuring my social collateral and search marketing strategies remain aligned. Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 26 June 2026
Verb
The stock performance across the group has been mixed, but their pursuits are aligned. Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 2 July 2026 Born with a silver spoon in his mouth and aligned with an unpopular president. Tia Mitchell, AJC.com, 22 June 2026 Some of this could occur within the building by prioritizing tenants who are mission aligned. Christa Swanson, CBS News, 22 June 2026 Leaders still need to dissect the data, apply business context and make the decisions aligned to the strategies of the business. Tom Strohl, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 An integrated campaign will ensure that the candidates’ values, efforts and messaging are aligned up and down the ballot. Rachel Royster july 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2026 There was no supporting data afterward that aligned with their results, and no mandate states performed similarly throughout the pandemic. Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026 What made those transformations possible was a compelling business case aligned with national priorities. Eric Kutcher, Fortune, 2 July 2026 In a crowded field, voters will pick among four candidates who are all different flavors of Democrat, ranging from moderate to much more progressive and aligned with the Democratic Socialists of America. Saige Miller, NPR, 22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aligned
Adjective
  • Like Sudoku, the result should ensure that each vertical, horizontal, and diagonal row has a complete outfit consisting of a top, bottom, and layer.
    Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026
  • The four dozen white stars, each one larger than an outstretched hand, are carefully placed and arranged in six horizontal rows.
    Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
Verb
  • More than 90% agreed or strongly agreed that scent work is enjoyable for dogs, tires them out and builds confidence in shy dogs.
    Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
  • The trade was agreed to shortly before midnight on June 22 prior to being formalized on Monday.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 7 July 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
  • Thanks to this vertical ecosystem, stretching from the Apple Watch through iPhone and iPad to the Mac, Apple’s retail pricing has more flexibility than a traditional smartphone manufacturer.
    Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • Bradley Barcola provides a vertical threat with his speed while Olise is the creator that knits everything together.
    Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Verb
  • Crews have been seen unloading equipment from trucks this week — much of it covered or obscured — and barricades have been placed near the perimeter of the arena.
    Meriam Bouarrouj, NBC news, 4 July 2026
  • An employee with the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, has been placed under administrative leave after being arrested for allegedly driving under the influence.
    Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
Adjective
  • Cetaphil’s formula addresses crepey skin by adding hydration, which helps to plump and smooth fine lines, while also working to rejuvenate skin cells and diminish signs of crepiness over time.
    Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 8 July 2026
  • Flowy and smooth, these pants offer a flattering and flowy fit.
    Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
Adjective
  • Among Jews with a religious affiliation, views on Israel’s recent military actions are far from uniform or uncritical.
    David Crary, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • Uthmeier issued an investigative subpoena to MLB seeking uniform rules and enforcement history, arguing the league may selectively enforce rules against religious messages in possible violation of the Florida Civil Rights Act.
    Jeff Kleinman, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026
Adjective
  • Trump tied this regular seasonal sale to his claims that his administration lowered costs for consumers, from gas prices to eggs.
    Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
  • Rogers appeared in 196 regular-season games at Oracle Park over seven seasons, plus two more in the postseason.
    Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 7 July 2026

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“Aligned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aligned. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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