aligned 1 of 2

variants also alined

aligned

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verb

variants also alined
past tense of align
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Recent Examples of aligned
Adjective
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. Laura Mullenbach, Fortune, 14 July 2026 Elsewhere in Sun Valley, Karlie Kloss and her husband Joshua Kushner looked stylistically aligned, with each wearing a crewneck T-shirt beneath an unbuttoned oversized shirt. Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 10 July 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 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 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 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
Verb
The move came after Black Democrats aligned with white Republican legislators to convince a federal court to create three congressional districts to elect the state’s first Black member of Congress since 1876. Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026 Some medical and health advocates argue that the human body's internal clock is better aligned with the sun during standard time rather than daylight saving time. Yonat Shimron, NPR, 16 July 2026 His facial proportions are regarded as extraordinarily harmonious, his features exceptionally balanced, and his jawline and bone structure almost uncannily aligned with the community’s preferred metrics. Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026 The decision aligned with One Atlanta’s Human Rights Action Plan. Deasia Paige, AJC.com, 15 July 2026 Whether viewed as principled adaptation or political opportunism, Graham repeatedly aligned himself toward the direction South Carolina, Southern and Republican politics were moving. Christopher A. Cooper, The Conversation, 14 July 2026 And ultimately both legislative chambers aligned behind including the requirement for the Department of Finance in the agreement with the governor. Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026 But for all Regragui’s success, replacement Mohammed Ouahbi is even more closely aligned to the national team DNA, having been in charge of the victorious under-20s side prior to stepping up. Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026 The ruling aligned with the views of the Constitutional Court, which, in removing Yoon from office in April 2025, found that his martial law decree lacked legal grounds and failed to follow required procedures. ABC News, 9 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aligned
Adjective
  • The horizontal orientation of the home’s large terraces (which are enclosed by parapets) recalls two of Wright’s prior residential architecture explorations.
    Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026
  • This creates an immediate sensing-to-action response, while each chamber operates independently to distinguish forces along horizontal, lateral, and vertical directions.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
Verb
  • The Democratic candidate for Agriculture Commissioner, Clayton Tucker, agreed.
    Jack Fink, CBS News, 14 July 2026
  • The payout, which the county agreed to in March, settled a 2023 lawsuit filed by the mother and children of Sherrano Stingley, who died after deputies detained him in a south Sacramento driveway in December 2022.
    Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 13 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
  • Designed with a comfortable pull-on waistband that won’t dig in and flattering vertical stripes that visually elongate your legs, these pants are an easy wardrobe win—especially at the current $51 price tag.
    Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026
  • The announcement coincided with the first concrete pour at Micron’s semiconductor campus in Clay, New York, marking the start of vertical construction.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
Verb
  • Even though Yates told staff of her drug use history, staff placed her in a cell where she would not be monitored for withdrawals or overdoses, the suit alleged.
    Theresa Clift July 17, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
  • If this is not possible, ensure the cash is placed in a high-yield savings account while next steps are discussed in line with the client's goals and objectives.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Adjective
  • Ahead, Vogue’s edit of the best ultrasonic skin scrubbers to help decongest pores, lift away buildup, and leave skin looking smoother.
    Iman Balagam, Vogue, 15 July 2026
  • The process for acquiring this kind of visa in the country is clear and smooth, just like the beloved waters surrounding its nearly 80 major islands.
    Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 14 July 2026
Adjective
  • As for the other six sluggers in the field, all wearing their home jerseys with red, white and blue uniform numbers?
    CBS News, CBS News, 14 July 2026
  • While the interior of the cloaked region remained at a safe, uniform temperature, protected from external extremes.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026
Adjective
  • For a safer outdoor work environment, follow the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s guidance by scheduling regular rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned places.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
  • The regular portal window normally opens right after the championship game and lasts for 15 days.
    Tobias Bass, New York Times, 14 July 2026

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“Aligned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aligned. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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