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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
Cynthia Salarizadeh, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2025
The series represents a test case for India’s digital production capabilities, aligning with government initiatives promoting local technology development.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
In contrast, 30–40% of mid- and small-cap firms report semiannually, aligning strictly with minimum EU regulatory requirement.
—Richard Torrenzano, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
At the forefront are the leaders, which consist of brands already aligning with regulations like CSRD and CSDDD, and preparing for European Union’s introduction of digital product passports.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 8 Oct. 2025
Miu Miu debuted its spring 2026 collection on Monday amid Paris Fashion Week, and creative director Miuccia Prada‘s latest vision includes a range of footwear with utilitarian flair — fittingly aligning with her apron-heavy clothing assortment.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
The task of aligning them all for New York is well underway.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
Many low- and middle-income countries are making progress toward aligning their dietary patterns with the EAT-Lancet recommendations by 2050, the report noted.
—Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2025
This month will be a great time to focus on moving forward with a sense of clarity and peace and aligning with the right people, places, and things by the end of April.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
Noun
By aligning with these outlets, brands can amplify their stories, reach target audiences and shape industry narratives.
—Cynthia Salarizadeh, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2025
The series represents a test case for India’s digital production capabilities, aligning with government initiatives promoting local technology development.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
In contrast, 30–40% of mid- and small-cap firms report semiannually, aligning strictly with minimum EU regulatory requirement.
—Richard Torrenzano, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
At the forefront are the leaders, which consist of brands already aligning with regulations like CSRD and CSDDD, and preparing for European Union’s introduction of digital product passports.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 8 Oct. 2025
Miu Miu debuted its spring 2026 collection on Monday amid Paris Fashion Week, and creative director Miuccia Prada‘s latest vision includes a range of footwear with utilitarian flair — fittingly aligning with her apron-heavy clothing assortment.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
The task of aligning them all for New York is well underway.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2025
Many low- and middle-income countries are making progress toward aligning their dietary patterns with the EAT-Lancet recommendations by 2050, the report noted.
—Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2025
This month will be a great time to focus on moving forward with a sense of clarity and peace and aligning with the right people, places, and things by the end of April.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aligning
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But despite the casualties and damage to Russia’s economy, Russian President Vladimir Putin has shown no sign of agreeing to a ceasefire or negotiations with Ukraine.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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Two months after agreeing to his extension, though, McNeill went down.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Dowdle believes the alignment could be difficult to defend.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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The operational and financial milestones create clear alignment between shareholder value creation and Elon’s compensation.—
Shane Goodwin,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
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Since Xi Jinping assumed power in 2012, Chinese stories have increasingly included nods to Chinese nationalist (not just communist) soldiers fighting bravely, thus placing a strong, victorious, and morally righteous China at the forefront of the postwar global order.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Oct. 2025
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Once a user uploads an image, Canva can use AI for adjusting or changing the background, placing something in a different place, and for styling.—
Krysta Escobar,
CNBC,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Aligning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aligning. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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