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also alined
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
Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 12 Apr. 2026
Outside of Congress, public perception may be more aligned with Democrats’ framing.
—Nik Popli, Time, 7 Apr. 2026
Iran and its aligned terrorist militias may intend to target universities in the Middle East.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
The aligned super PACs will publicly disclose their contributors in their upcoming FEC reports.
—Jared Kofsky, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Loosely aligned factions have operated under its name, allowing the organization to expand and adapt even as authorities targeted its leadership.
—James Laporta, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
In Works At Amazon Sources close to the studio claim that the actors were all aligned on the idea and went for it.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
This complements AiOnX’s current development sites in Denmark, Ireland, Spain, Italy, and the UK, creating a more comprehensive and strategically aligned pan-European platform.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Defensively, new coordinator Rob Aurich and his assistants appear more aligned than staffs in the past two seasons.
—Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 12 Apr. 2026
Radar aligned with the NWS video, which indicated a storm cell with rotation.
—Brandon Downs, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
When Lazo started at Red Rocks in 2024, the stars aligned.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2026
Some activities aligned with a slower approach could include baking, gardening, sitting with your kids and talking or coloring rather than looking at a screen, and putting comfort first.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 11 Apr. 2026
Incentives weren’t aligned, and behavior reflected that.
—Vicente Reynal, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
Much of Hungary's media landscape is now aligned with the government, with the public broadcaster shut down, and private networks in the hands of business networks close to Fidesz.
—Nick Spicer, NPR, 10 Apr. 2026
The previous truth commission’s findings broadly aligned with prior reporting by The Associated Press.
—ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
These arguments aligned with tobacco industry positions.
—Marie Helweg-Larsen, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Under a microscope, balsa looks like a bundle of aligned microtubes, each about 20–50 micrometers wide.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 12 Apr. 2026
Outside of Congress, public perception may be more aligned with Democrats’ framing.
—Nik Popli, Time, 7 Apr. 2026
Iran and its aligned terrorist militias may intend to target universities in the Middle East.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
The aligned super PACs will publicly disclose their contributors in their upcoming FEC reports.
—Jared Kofsky, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Loosely aligned factions have operated under its name, allowing the organization to expand and adapt even as authorities targeted its leadership.
—James Laporta, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
In Works At Amazon Sources close to the studio claim that the actors were all aligned on the idea and went for it.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
This complements AiOnX’s current development sites in Denmark, Ireland, Spain, Italy, and the UK, creating a more comprehensive and strategically aligned pan-European platform.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Defensively, new coordinator Rob Aurich and his assistants appear more aligned than staffs in the past two seasons.
—Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
The black holes tend to have similar masses, but their spins are only partially aligned, and the systems show more wobbling.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 12 Apr. 2026
Radar aligned with the NWS video, which indicated a storm cell with rotation.
—Brandon Downs, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
When Lazo started at Red Rocks in 2024, the stars aligned.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2026
Some activities aligned with a slower approach could include baking, gardening, sitting with your kids and talking or coloring rather than looking at a screen, and putting comfort first.
—Sari Hitchins, Parents, 11 Apr. 2026
Incentives weren’t aligned, and behavior reflected that.
—Vicente Reynal, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
Much of Hungary's media landscape is now aligned with the government, with the public broadcaster shut down, and private networks in the hands of business networks close to Fidesz.
—Nick Spicer, NPR, 10 Apr. 2026
The previous truth commission’s findings broadly aligned with prior reporting by The Associated Press.
—ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
These arguments aligned with tobacco industry positions.
—Marie Helweg-Larsen, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aligned
Adjective
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Mason's Law proposed Mason's Law would mandate the marking, guarding, or grading of horizontal storm drains of certain diameters.—
Christian Olaniran,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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The horizontal orientation of this house seems to celebrate the views all around, almost as if to say the real star is the scene of the mountains just beyond.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The two men spoke with disdain for Europe, and Szijjártó agreed to help in removing an Uzbek-Russian oligarch’s sister from a European sanctions list.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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State officials say federal agents first agreed to work with them at the scenes of the Good and Sosa-Celis shootings, then federal officials later took control of the evidence.—
Meg Anderson,
NPR,
10 Apr. 2026
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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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Spread over six levels, it was billed as the world’s first vertical amusement park.—
Andy Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Apr. 2026
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Maximize space by using vertical solutions.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Any proposals to alter the measure are anticipated to be placed on the November ballot for voters to decide.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The chain aims to finish assembling drinks within two minutes and thirty seconds from the moment an order is placed.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Personal Microderm Pro features smooth glide caps, dual speed settings and a full range of exfoliation discs to customize your treatment.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Rousouli is equally essential to Titanique's success, delivering a Jack Dawson who balances matinee-idol charm and a smooth tenor with a fearless willingness to lean into the absurd.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This lightweight dryer features ceramic and ionic technology that provides uniform heat that helps your hair dry 50 percent faster.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The original Model Nonprofit Corporation Act was drafted in 1952 by the ABA as a model act that states could implement to provide uniform governance provisions for nonprofit corporations in contrast to the conflicting statutes that existed at the time.—
Evonne Andris,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The shortstop, no stranger to being a role player, also marveled at Rosario’s ability to stay ready despite a lack of regular playing time.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Just like the Stars against Calgary, the Wild rallied from a pair of one-goal deficits against Seattle and are once again feeling good about their game heading into Thursday’s final regular-season meeting with the Stars.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Aligned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aligned. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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