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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
Find the places where the aligned option is only slightly harder but has the potential to compound. — James Davis, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026 North Korea is frequently at odds with South Korea, Japan and the United States, which are tightly aligned in matters of security in East Asia. — ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026 The frontier is still moving forward, and today’s models are apparently more capable and aligned than those from a few months ago. — Samuel Axon, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2026 The researchers say this produced a highly aligned structure capable of meeting quality requirements for automotive applications. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026 Carrie Ann Inaba emphasized the need for Olson to finish his movements in a more aligned matter. — Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026 These changes make the support even more aligned with market dynamics and strengthen international exposure opportunities for Brazilian cinema. — John Hopewell, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026 Dedicated micro-jets direct water into the interior of nipples and pacifiers, while aligned nozzles help flush narrow valves and straws. — New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2026 In total, the Republican Party and its aligned groups have amassed around $600 million more than their Democratic counterparts. — David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2026
Verb
The exhibition — which is open to the public until Friday — is to be taken on the road in a rebooted format, aligned with each location. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026 Keeping those links aligned will require precise knowledge of each satellite’s position relative to its neighbors. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2026 Consistency stays across the project, keeping characters, visual styles, voices, volume, and pacing aligned. — New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2026 His shot is stronger than ever and the confidence is aligned with it. — Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026 Trump has instead been forming tighter alliances with those aligned with this anti-doomer worldview, mostly notably with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026 Many now require tailored server, storage and networking solutions aligned to operational requirements, regulations and future growth plans. — Nick Rogers, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026 Both organizations reported Harris leading in four states – enough to win had outcomes aligned with their polls. — W. Joseph Campbell, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026 The National Republican Senatorial Committee and Senate Leadership Fund, a super PAC aligned with Senate Majority Leader John Thune, generally set the tone for where the party should invest its money. — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 17 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aligned
Adjective
  • Saldaña’s black version had spaghetti straps and sheer floral lace through much of the bodice and skirt, with denser horizontal bands breaking up the transparency.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • This consists of horizontal tag lines that transport a series of pulleys, which, after moving into the proper position, can descend straight down to receive a load.
    — Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The five networks then agreed not to replace CNN with another network, so there were no pool cameras following Trump on Saturday during his trip to a college football game.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Stan Kroenke agreed to buy a controlling stake in the Los Angeles Angels at a record $4 billion valuation—a price that held despite a decade of losing seasons.
    — Chris Koras, Sportico.com, 28 Sep. 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
  • Get inspired at the garden center with vertical gardens, railing planters, or pots with seasonal florals.
    — Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The company said completing vertical construction clears the way for interior work, installation of fuel fabrication equipment and construction of supporting facilities.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Months later, DeSantis vetoed all US$4 million in budget requests by county lawmakers and placed the county under a state DOGE audit.
    — Liv Coleman, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The screen will be placed on top of the arm, which connects to a round base with perforated speaker holes.
    — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • It’s equipped with a cushioned running belt and shock-absorbing pads for smooth walks.
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2026
  • But the nucleus increased in volume, and the nucleolus — a structure involved in producing ribosomes — became smoother.
    — Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Critics say states may come up with their own definitions of ultraprocessed foods while a uniform federal definition is still in the works, creating confusion for consumers.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The hidden violence of cavitation For a long time, computational models treated water droplets as simple, uniform spheres governed primarily by their outer surface tension.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Locals love this spot for its regular schedule of workshops, events, and gatherings.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The Sox hold the tiebreaker advantage after winning the regular-season series.
    — LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026

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“Aligned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aligned. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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