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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
Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2026
Using a clear sizing resource, such as the step-by-step guide provided by Truekind, helps remove uncertainty from the process and translates measurements into proportionally aligned sizing.
—Malana Vantyler
march 20, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
That, Miranda decided in November, was where two tightly aligned paths diverged.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
The Bruins haven’t clicked consistently for any extended stretch, but the players remain aligned.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 3 Mar. 2026
Ensures insights remain aligned with original research objectives.
—Ascend Agency, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
The electrolyte consists of alternating sheets of perpendicularly aligned LixMyPS3, referred to as LiMPS where M is Cd or Mn, and polyethylene oxide layers.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Mar. 2026
In practice, that means aligned hacktivists and proxy groups are making their own targeting decisions, without approval from central authorities.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2026
Donors who listed their occupation as some form of business executive gave roughly $120 million to Harris and her allied committees against just over $16 million to Trump and his aligned committees, according to the Washington Examiner’s analysis.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 27 Feb. 2026
Charlie Vargas, Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
With vegetarian options and accommodations for food allergies, parents can ensure their children are safe and receiving healthy meals aligned with nutritional guidelines, featuring fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins.
—William Jones
march 16, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Mar. 2026
Munshi has been aligned with Prejean Boller since the fall, when Prejean Boller approached her after Munshi testified to the commission in favor of public schools’ rights to protest Israel.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
The stars aligned following the 98th Academy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026
All candidates are vetted and pre-approved by the Communist Party, ensuring the assembly remains aligned with the party’s political direction.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
Internally, the Broncos’ brass went into free agency aligned without expecting to make a massive splash in the market.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
Tagaung, located about 105 miles north of Mandalay, the country's second-largest city, had been under the control of forces aligned with the NUG since August 2024.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Mar. 2026
Chester has two adult twins, Ursula (Sarah Michelle Gellar) and Titus (Shawn Hatosy), who are theoretically aligned but will duke it out for power.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
If the process moves forward, the question would then be whether to back Raman or Rae Huang, a housing activist viewed by some members as more aligned with socialist principles, while others see her as less electable.
—Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2026
Using a clear sizing resource, such as the step-by-step guide provided by Truekind, helps remove uncertainty from the process and translates measurements into proportionally aligned sizing.
—Malana Vantyler
march 20, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2026
That, Miranda decided in November, was where two tightly aligned paths diverged.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
The Bruins haven’t clicked consistently for any extended stretch, but the players remain aligned.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 3 Mar. 2026
Ensures insights remain aligned with original research objectives.
—Ascend Agency, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
The electrolyte consists of alternating sheets of perpendicularly aligned LixMyPS3, referred to as LiMPS where M is Cd or Mn, and polyethylene oxide layers.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Mar. 2026
In practice, that means aligned hacktivists and proxy groups are making their own targeting decisions, without approval from central authorities.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2026
Donors who listed their occupation as some form of business executive gave roughly $120 million to Harris and her allied committees against just over $16 million to Trump and his aligned committees, according to the Washington Examiner’s analysis.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
Those themes aligned with the early days of the web’s promise of a more connected and unified future.
—Charlie Vargas, Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
With vegetarian options and accommodations for food allergies, parents can ensure their children are safe and receiving healthy meals aligned with nutritional guidelines, featuring fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins.
—William Jones
march 16, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Mar. 2026
Munshi has been aligned with Prejean Boller since the fall, when Prejean Boller approached her after Munshi testified to the commission in favor of public schools’ rights to protest Israel.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
The stars aligned following the 98th Academy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026
All candidates are vetted and pre-approved by the Communist Party, ensuring the assembly remains aligned with the party’s political direction.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
Internally, the Broncos’ brass went into free agency aligned without expecting to make a massive splash in the market.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
Tagaung, located about 105 miles north of Mandalay, the country's second-largest city, had been under the control of forces aligned with the NUG since August 2024.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Mar. 2026
Chester has two adult twins, Ursula (Sarah Michelle Gellar) and Titus (Shawn Hatosy), who are theoretically aligned but will duke it out for power.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aligned
Adjective
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When the main stem begins to branch each new vine is attached to the lowest horizontal support, separated, and placed to balance growth evenly.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
15 Mar. 2026
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Cinematographer Ben Goodman straddles the line between both with sharp lensing that places particular emphasis on overhead shots, underlining Caplan’s horizontal helplessness.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2026
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San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins agreed, saying there was no justice and accountability for wiping out an entire family.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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According to the complaint, CIM and its affiliate agreed in 2021 to provide a loan to the Goodtime developer of up to $164 million, later reduced to $152 million.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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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Herson said the key to ascending the rock wall is two shallow vertical cracks running parallel up the length of the pitch.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
16 Mar. 2026
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The five-deck vessel features a sharp vertical bow, a steel displacement hull, and a lightweight aluminum superstructure.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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His first game was at West Bromwich Albion, where Kinnear was taken ill at the team hotel, leading to Chris Hughton being placed in temporary charge.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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However, on Saturday, the forest service has placed areas along and east of the Interstate 35 corridor, including the Austin metro area and the Hill Country, under a high level of fire danger.—
Roberto Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Process, scraping down sides as needed, until mixture is very smooth and creamy, about 3 minutes.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 Mar. 2026
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In a small bowl microwave chocolate chips, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and smooth, about 1 minute.—
Jessica Saari Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But the impact is not uniform across all regions.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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Both suits, which were eventually rolled into one, argued that federal statutes enacted in the 1800s which set a uniform day for the election for president and Congress require ballots to be received by that date.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Republicans are instead taking over the floor with their own speeches, proceeding under regular order but operating outside the normal time limits that are customary when debating legislation.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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After disastrous finish to the regular season, the Horns are roaring into the NCAA field of 64.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Aligned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aligned. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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