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1
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
Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
The organizations that do this well focus on defining shared metrics, investing in tools that analyze both quality and affordability, and aligning incentives to drive both positive clinical outcomes and affordability in healthcare.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Place the second cake layer on top, aligning it carefully, flat side up for a smooth surface.
—CBS News, 24 May 2026
Each deal is tailored to support a healthy long-term business model while aligning with the goals of the property, overall merchandising mix and guest experience strategy.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Costantiello writes about the importance of aligning retirement assets with sustainable income objectives, particularly for households seeking greater predictability throughout retirement years.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Analysts say a key factor in Adani’s meteoric rise over the years has been his knack for aligning his group’s priorities with those of the Modi government.
—Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026
The entity will have responsibility for integrating and aligning all recovery functions across county departments without superseding their individual operational authorities, officials said.
—David Wilson, Daily News, 19 May 2026
Beyond film sales, Taiwan is also extending its reach into immersive and cross-media sectors, aligning with Cannes’ wider push into experiential formats.
—Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 12 May 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
My approach would be to position the county office not just as a support agency, but as a catalyst, bringing districts together, aligning resources and helping lead the next phase of public education.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
The organizations that do this well focus on defining shared metrics, investing in tools that analyze both quality and affordability, and aligning incentives to drive both positive clinical outcomes and affordability in healthcare.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Place the second cake layer on top, aligning it carefully, flat side up for a smooth surface.
—CBS News, 24 May 2026
Each deal is tailored to support a healthy long-term business model while aligning with the goals of the property, overall merchandising mix and guest experience strategy.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Costantiello writes about the importance of aligning retirement assets with sustainable income objectives, particularly for households seeking greater predictability throughout retirement years.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Analysts say a key factor in Adani’s meteoric rise over the years has been his knack for aligning his group’s priorities with those of the Modi government.
—Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026
The entity will have responsibility for integrating and aligning all recovery functions across county departments without superseding their individual operational authorities, officials said.
—David Wilson, Daily News, 19 May 2026
Beyond film sales, Taiwan is also extending its reach into immersive and cross-media sectors, aligning with Cannes’ wider push into experiential formats.
—Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aligning
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Previously, Starship was intended to launch without a crew by the end of 2026 to coincide with an orbital alignment around the sun that would shorten the journey between Earth and Mars.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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On the career front, June 9 brings a special alignment between Venus, your ruling planet, and Jupiter in your professional sector, one of the luckier transits of the year for your public image and visibility.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 May 2026
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The United States and Iran were close to agreeing on a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war, two regional officials and a diplomat said Saturday, as the United States has weighed a new round of attacks on the Islamic Republic.—
Munir Ahmed,
Fortune,
23 May 2026
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Because of this, renters should confirm the overall level of service and security provided at a storage facility before agreeing to rent.—
Kody Boye,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2026
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Fairley also admitted Thursday to placing wagers and recruiting and bribing college basketball players to underperform in games in a separate NCAA point-shaving case brought by federal prosecutors in Pennsylvania.—
Tom Winter,
NBC news,
28 May 2026
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In my opinion, Carl can self-sabotage by amplifying the scale, scope and landscape of what had been negotiated, accordingly placing himself and his counterparties at odds.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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“Aligning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aligning. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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