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as in agreeing
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 lining
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 aligning
Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Andrew Rosen, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
He’s always believed in hiring exceptional people, aligning incentives, setting clear objectives, and then delegating with information.
—Susan Caminiti, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2026
Filing for bankruptcy before completing those changes can impact things like credit checks, joint debts or property division, so aligning the filing of your bankruptcy with those milestones can help simplify the process.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
Real leadership means aligning capital, policy, and innovation with what science tells us is necessary and what justice demands is fair.
—Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim, Time, 20 Jan. 2026
Local production and responsible assembly processes help reduce the product’s overall carbon footprint, aligning the system with broader goals around clean energy, infrastructure innovation, and climate action.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 Jan. 2026
Then, just matching the dial to the case and carefully aligning it within requires meticulous adjustment before assembly.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 19 Jan. 2026
Both favored aligning the city’s efforts with the county’s plan while continuing discussions about a JPA.
—Mathew Miranda
january 13, Sacbee.com, 14 Jan. 2026
Some focused on directly modifying smoking behavior, aligning with standard clinical SC guidelines, and others served as adjuncts to interventions that relied on pharmacotherapy.
—New Atlas, 13 Jan. 2026
Noun
The only justice who agreed with Thomas with less frequency was liberal Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, with the two aligning on 54 percent of cases.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
In practical terms, this means aligning portfolio risk with your personal tolerance, establishing a sustainable withdrawal rate, and building cash buffers to weather downturns.
—Andrew Rosen, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
He’s always believed in hiring exceptional people, aligning incentives, setting clear objectives, and then delegating with information.
—Susan Caminiti, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2026
Filing for bankruptcy before completing those changes can impact things like credit checks, joint debts or property division, so aligning the filing of your bankruptcy with those milestones can help simplify the process.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
Real leadership means aligning capital, policy, and innovation with what science tells us is necessary and what justice demands is fair.
—Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim, Time, 20 Jan. 2026
Local production and responsible assembly processes help reduce the product’s overall carbon footprint, aligning the system with broader goals around clean energy, infrastructure innovation, and climate action.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 Jan. 2026
Then, just matching the dial to the case and carefully aligning it within requires meticulous adjustment before assembly.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 19 Jan. 2026
Both favored aligning the city’s efforts with the county’s plan while continuing discussions about a JPA.
—Mathew Miranda
january 13, Sacbee.com, 14 Jan. 2026
Some focused on directly modifying smoking behavior, aligning with standard clinical SC guidelines, and others served as adjuncts to interventions that relied on pharmacotherapy.
—New Atlas, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aligning
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Leaders who try to collaborate across these boundaries without adapting their approach often create friction instead of alignment.—
Kevin Kruse,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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My feet overpronate, but the shoes’ cushiony soles actively helped with my alignment, all while absorbing impact and providing premium support under my arches.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The city settled the case two years later, agreeing to create 12,915 new shelter beds or other housing opportunities by June 2027.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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Right-hander Cade Cavalli was the lone exception, meaning the pitcher’s representation must exchange figures and potentially go to a hearing with the club before agreeing to a 2026 salary.—
Andrew Golden,
Washington Post,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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X-ray data revealed that the black hole is accreting material at roughly 13 times the Eddington limit, placing it among the fastest-growing black holes known at this mass scale.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Jan. 2026
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Marvell is placing its bets on light instead.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Aligning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aligning. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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