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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
Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 3 Mar. 2026
Ensures insights remain aligned with original research objectives.
—Ascend Agency, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
The electrolyte consists of alternating sheets of perpendicularly aligned LixMyPS3, referred to as LiMPS where M is Cd or Mn, and polyethylene oxide layers.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Mar. 2026
In practice, that means aligned hacktivists and proxy groups are making their own targeting decisions, without approval from central authorities.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2026
Donors who listed their occupation as some form of business executive gave roughly $120 million to Harris and her allied committees against just over $16 million to Trump and his aligned committees, according to the Washington Examiner’s analysis.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 27 Feb. 2026
Controversy over ideology Vergara’s Conservative Party maintains many positions that are more aligned with the American right than with Colombia’s left-wing government led by President Gustavo Petro and has often expressed support for the Republican Party in the US.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 22 Feb. 2026
Those accolades feel aligned with the experience.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
Their aligned vision is evident in the casting from the top down.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 17 Feb. 2026
Charlie Vargas, Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
With vegetarian options and accommodations for food allergies, parents can ensure their children are safe and receiving healthy meals aligned with nutritional guidelines, featuring fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins.
—William Jones
march 16, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Mar. 2026
Munshi has been aligned with Prejean Boller since the fall, when Prejean Boller approached her after Munshi testified to the commission in favor of public schools’ rights to protest Israel.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
The stars aligned following the 98th Academy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026
All candidates are vetted and pre-approved by the Communist Party, ensuring the assembly remains aligned with the party’s political direction.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
Internally, the Broncos’ brass went into free agency aligned without expecting to make a massive splash in the market.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
Tagaung, located about 105 miles north of Mandalay, the country's second-largest city, had been under the control of forces aligned with the NUG since August 2024.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Mar. 2026
Chester has two adult twins, Ursula (Sarah Michelle Gellar) and Titus (Shawn Hatosy), who are theoretically aligned but will duke it out for power.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
The Bruins haven’t clicked consistently for any extended stretch, but the players remain aligned.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 3 Mar. 2026
Ensures insights remain aligned with original research objectives.
—Ascend Agency, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
The electrolyte consists of alternating sheets of perpendicularly aligned LixMyPS3, referred to as LiMPS where M is Cd or Mn, and polyethylene oxide layers.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Mar. 2026
In practice, that means aligned hacktivists and proxy groups are making their own targeting decisions, without approval from central authorities.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2026
Donors who listed their occupation as some form of business executive gave roughly $120 million to Harris and her allied committees against just over $16 million to Trump and his aligned committees, according to the Washington Examiner’s analysis.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 27 Feb. 2026
Controversy over ideology Vergara’s Conservative Party maintains many positions that are more aligned with the American right than with Colombia’s left-wing government led by President Gustavo Petro and has often expressed support for the Republican Party in the US.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 22 Feb. 2026
Those accolades feel aligned with the experience.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
Their aligned vision is evident in the casting from the top down.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 17 Feb. 2026
Verb
Those themes aligned with the early days of the web’s promise of a more connected and unified future.
—Charlie Vargas, Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
With vegetarian options and accommodations for food allergies, parents can ensure their children are safe and receiving healthy meals aligned with nutritional guidelines, featuring fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins.
—William Jones
march 16, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Mar. 2026
Munshi has been aligned with Prejean Boller since the fall, when Prejean Boller approached her after Munshi testified to the commission in favor of public schools’ rights to protest Israel.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
The stars aligned following the 98th Academy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026
All candidates are vetted and pre-approved by the Communist Party, ensuring the assembly remains aligned with the party’s political direction.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
Internally, the Broncos’ brass went into free agency aligned without expecting to make a massive splash in the market.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
Tagaung, located about 105 miles north of Mandalay, the country's second-largest city, had been under the control of forces aligned with the NUG since August 2024.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Mar. 2026
Chester has two adult twins, Ursula (Sarah Michelle Gellar) and Titus (Shawn Hatosy), who are theoretically aligned but will duke it out for power.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aligned
Adjective
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When the main stem begins to branch each new vine is attached to the lowest horizontal support, separated, and placed to balance growth evenly.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
15 Mar. 2026
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Cinematographer Ben Goodman straddles the line between both with sharp lensing that places particular emphasis on overhead shots, underlining Caplan’s horizontal helplessness.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2026
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There is only one China, both sides agreed, and the only question was which government was legitimate.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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Despite the prevalence of readily available information on pricing and market fluctuations as well as details that make some watches stand out, everyone agreed the excitement around collecting is still alive and well.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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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Herson said the key to ascending the rock wall is two shallow vertical cracks running parallel up the length of the pitch.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
16 Mar. 2026
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The five-deck vessel features a sharp vertical bow, a steel displacement hull, and a lightweight aluminum superstructure.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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When the system was placed into milk samples containing sakacin P, the bacteria responded and generated a detectable electrical signal within a few hours.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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In past years, a biological decontamination unit was placed in the area and military-grade drones flew overhead.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Process, scraping down sides as needed, until mixture is very smooth and creamy, about 3 minutes.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 Mar. 2026
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In a small bowl microwave chocolate chips, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and smooth, about 1 minute.—
Jessica Saari Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Jordan used an analogy to make the case that high-intensity fire is not uniform.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Additionally, their uniform number goes on the espresso machine.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Republicans are instead taking over the floor with their own speeches, proceeding under regular order but operating outside the normal time limits that are customary when debating legislation.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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After disastrous finish to the regular season, the Horns are roaring into the NCAA field of 64.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Aligned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aligned. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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