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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
ABC News, 18 June 2026
The other path is more nuanced — and more aligned with both the product's inherent properties and the broader cultural moment.
—Peter Su, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
The result is a silhouette that feels less tied to casual dressing and more aligned with the modern wardrobe’s demand for ease, polish and adaptability.
—Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
What has happened in the cultural fusion of MAGA and MMA, however, is not simply a group of politically aligned, passive spectators catching a fight.
—Bhumika Tharoor, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026
Outfit 4 Please step forward if boho chic is more aligned with your personal taste.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2026
These are hedging strategies adapted to today’s more fragmented international order, while the older divide separated aligned states from nonaligned states.
—Andrew Latham, The Conversation, 4 June 2026
An aligned nonprofit group, Majority Forward, is dinging Collins on the air now.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 1 June 2026
Strategic collaborations with aligned, not just larger, creators accelerate credibility.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2026
Chris McKenna, USA Today, 22 June 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
To-date, IST Platinumwool has aligned with wool organization Woolmark; yarn manufacturer Gruppo Tessile Industriale (GTI), part of Südwolle Group; yarn producer Mister Joe, part of A Zeta Filati; and knit fabric maker CM Tessuti.
—Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 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
Born with a silver spoon in his mouth and aligned with an unpopular president.
—Tia Mitchell, AJC.com, 22 June 2026
That started to change with the 2023 Right to Read law, which compels districts to use K-3 literacy curricula aligned with the science of reading.
—Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2026
The program is intended to keep training infrastructure aligned with the operational evolution of the fleet, ensuring that crews and technicians can train on systems that mirror real-world conditions.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 21 June 2026
The appearance represented one of the highest-profile bookings in the festival’s history and fulfilled organizers’ goal of bringing an artist whose work aligned with the spirit of Juneteenth.
—J.m. Banks
june 21, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2026
Adjective
The unannounced signing ceremony transformed it into a symbolic finale to Macron’s weeklong effort to get Trump more aligned with Europe — perhaps his last big achievements before the end of his term next spring.
—ABC News, 18 June 2026
The other path is more nuanced — and more aligned with both the product's inherent properties and the broader cultural moment.
—Peter Su, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
The result is a silhouette that feels less tied to casual dressing and more aligned with the modern wardrobe’s demand for ease, polish and adaptability.
—Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
What has happened in the cultural fusion of MAGA and MMA, however, is not simply a group of politically aligned, passive spectators catching a fight.
—Bhumika Tharoor, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026
Outfit 4 Please step forward if boho chic is more aligned with your personal taste.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2026
These are hedging strategies adapted to today’s more fragmented international order, while the older divide separated aligned states from nonaligned states.
—Andrew Latham, The Conversation, 4 June 2026
An aligned nonprofit group, Majority Forward, is dinging Collins on the air now.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 1 June 2026
Strategic collaborations with aligned, not just larger, creators accelerate credibility.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2026
Verb
Orthodox voting bloc looms as potential big factor A major wild card in both the primary and the general election is Rockland County's large Orthodox and Hasidic Jewish population, which has enough voters to easily swing a race if its various voting blocs are aligned.
—Chris McKenna, USA Today, 22 June 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
To-date, IST Platinumwool has aligned with wool organization Woolmark; yarn manufacturer Gruppo Tessile Industriale (GTI), part of Südwolle Group; yarn producer Mister Joe, part of A Zeta Filati; and knit fabric maker CM Tessuti.
—Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 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
Born with a silver spoon in his mouth and aligned with an unpopular president.
—Tia Mitchell, AJC.com, 22 June 2026
That started to change with the 2023 Right to Read law, which compels districts to use K-3 literacy curricula aligned with the science of reading.
—Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2026
The program is intended to keep training infrastructure aligned with the operational evolution of the fleet, ensuring that crews and technicians can train on systems that mirror real-world conditions.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 21 June 2026
The appearance represented one of the highest-profile bookings in the festival’s history and fulfilled organizers’ goal of bringing an artist whose work aligned with the spirit of Juneteenth.
—J.m. Banks
june 21, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aligned
Adjective
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Bungee jumping uses elastic rubber cords that create a vertical, bouncing effect, whereas rope jumping uses low-stretch climbing ropes that convert the fall into a horizontal, pendulum swing.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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Strike-slip faults, such as the San Andreas Fault, typically cause horizontal displacement, whereas dip-slip faults can produce vertical displacement.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
Verb
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Newsom also signed the stipulation and agreed to the fine.—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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As quickly as violence broke out, peace now seems to be agreed upon as Israel and Hezbollah reportedly signed a ceasefire of their own on Friday afternoon local time.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
19 June 2026
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Multiple copies of Howl, Kaddish, and assembled collections of complete verse lined (and still line) my bookshelves.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 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
Adjective
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Bungee jumping uses elastic rubber cords that create a vertical, bouncing effect, whereas rope jumping uses low-stretch climbing ropes that convert the fall into a horizontal, pendulum swing.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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This look tag-teams vertical ribbons of strawberry milk with bold candy apple red for a look that's nothing short of delectable.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
Verb
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These laws apply to the jurisdiction where the bet is placed -- one of the reasons why each bettor’s mobile device must be GPS-located before a wager is placed.—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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According to police, skimming devices are often placed on top of the card reader and can make the reader look normal but bulky.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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But the contact needs to be smooth to help with the disguise aspect.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The smooth leather exterior truly gives it the appearance of a custom desk accessory.—
Jaha Nailah Avery,
Architectural Digest,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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This revelation sparks questions about a potential double standard by MLB, suggesting a stricter enforcement of uniform policies now that the issue has garnered national attention, compared to Kershaw's similar past actions.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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In 2022, the Tampa Bay Rays tried to join the Dodgers and Giants as the only teams to commemorate Pride Night with a dedicated hat and uniform patch.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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While Reaves returned for the conference semifinals, Doncic was unable to recover in time to rejoin the starting lineup at any point in the postseason after suffering a hamstring injury late in the regular season.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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Fans had paid to see Durant and Irving play in their final regular-season trip of the year through Indianapolis.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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“Aligned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aligned. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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