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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
Stewart McLaurin,
Forbes.com,
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.
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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.
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ABC News,
30 June 2026
States like Georgia and Oregon have shown what aligned policy can accomplish, linking child care access to postsecondary persistence and reforming subsidy programs to recognize that school and work are not mutually exclusive.
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Enyi Okebugwu,
Fortune,
28 June 2026
If a partner or collaborator pushes for depth, welcome the nudge and refine the message until the heart and plan feel aligned.
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Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
27 June 2026
This native hook syncs search engine search volumes and keyword optimization data directly into HubSpot's dedicated SEO tools, ensuring my social collateral and search marketing strategies remain aligned.
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Gabriel Zamora,
PC Magazine,
26 June 2026
The Reserve at Beach Enclave, Turks & Caicos Of all the Caribbean islands, Turks & Caicos’s Providenciales often feels most aligned with minimalist design, thanks to this island’s limestone base, shallow barrier reefs, and powder-white sand.
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Sarah Turner,
Robb Report,
25 June 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.
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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.
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Sarah Jones,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Some of this could occur within the building by prioritizing tenants who are mission aligned.
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Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Born with a silver spoon in his mouth and aligned with an unpopular president.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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J.m. Banks
june 21,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
Adjective
This is a testament to the fact that aligned partnerships are crucial for any institution trying to increase the scale of its platform.
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Stewart McLaurin,
Forbes.com,
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
States like Georgia and Oregon have shown what aligned policy can accomplish, linking child care access to postsecondary persistence and reforming subsidy programs to recognize that school and work are not mutually exclusive.
—
Enyi Okebugwu,
Fortune,
28 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
This native hook syncs search engine search volumes and keyword optimization data directly into HubSpot's dedicated SEO tools, ensuring my social collateral and search marketing strategies remain aligned.
—
Gabriel Zamora,
PC Magazine,
26 June 2026
The Reserve at Beach Enclave, Turks & Caicos Of all the Caribbean islands, Turks & Caicos’s Providenciales often feels most aligned with minimalist design, thanks to this island’s limestone base, shallow barrier reefs, and powder-white sand.
—
Sarah Turner,
Robb Report,
25 June 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.
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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
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There are still real innovations and experiments happening in more familiar categories of retail extension such as experiential retail, vertical and horizontal acquisitions, and store-within-a-store (SWAS) concepts.
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Facial puffiness on waking happens because lymph flow slows overnight when the body is horizontal and still, letting fluid pool in the face.
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The budget also raises a tax on commercial health plans, part of a suite of revenue-raising measures lawmakers and the governor agreed upon to balance the budget.
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Lawmakers agreed last year to require those recipients to pay $30 a month starting next year.
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Multiple copies of Howl, Kaddish, and assembled collections of complete verse lined (and still line) my bookshelves.
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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.
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In October 2025 Anthropic launched Claude for Life Sciences, the first time that the company released a product for a specific vertical market.
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According to reporting by Defence Blog, the V-BAT, officially designated the MQ-35A by the US military, is a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) drone designed to operate from ships, expeditionary bases, and other locations where conventional aircraft would struggle to launch or recover.
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The score generated with the device placed it among the top five in a class of over 100 students, significantly exceeding the average score of 72.
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Dustin Struckman, a deputy with the Nicollet County Sheriff's Office who was also involved in the incident, have both been placed on critical incident leave.
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Morton kosher salt and blend until mostly smooth with no whole pieces of corn left, about 4 minutes.
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Directions In a large bowl whisk together vanilla pudding mix, whole milk, sour cream, vanilla extract, and salt in a large bowl until slightly thickened and smooth, about 1 minute.
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Congestion is difficult to predict, especially following the COVID-19 pandemic, when driving behavior shifted and peak traffic hours spread out instead of sticking to the more uniform 9-to-5 workday.
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On those days, non-uniform employees funded by the city General Fund will be required to participate, resulting in the days being marked as leave without pay.
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With the first day of July landing on a Wednesday, payments will go out on a regular schedule, according to the Social Security Administration’s calendar.
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To ensure safety during outdoor work, adhere to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)'s recommendations by incorporating regular rest breaks in shaded or air-conditioned environments.
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“Aligned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aligned. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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