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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
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Regardless of whether or not there’s truth to Trump’s remarks about Nigeria, some of Minaj’s fans have expressed disappointment in the hip-hop star for aligning herself with the polarizing politician in any capacity.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 3 Nov. 2025
Lasting change depends on aligning leadership across sectors.
—Obiageli Ezekwesili, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
According to the brand, the goal is to preserve the collectible spirit that initially made the label a 2000s fashion hallmark while aligning with today’s evolving market for nostalgic streetwear.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
Move into a plank position, aligning your shoulders to your wrists and keeping your feet hip-width apart.
—Leoni Jesner, Health, 1 Nov. 2025
On top of that, heroes aligning with whoever was cut are in open revolt, potentially refusing to pick up calls or outright walking off the job.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2025
Mars aligning with Jupiter encourages playful experimentation.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Sally yearns for freedom from her creator, aligning her with the motives of Cancer, who searches for independence from their family on occasion.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
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
By aligning with one of golf’s most respected figures, the brand reinforces its identity as both rugged and aspirational.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Regardless of whether or not there’s truth to Trump’s remarks about Nigeria, some of Minaj’s fans have expressed disappointment in the hip-hop star for aligning herself with the polarizing politician in any capacity.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 3 Nov. 2025
Lasting change depends on aligning leadership across sectors.
—Obiageli Ezekwesili, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
According to the brand, the goal is to preserve the collectible spirit that initially made the label a 2000s fashion hallmark while aligning with today’s evolving market for nostalgic streetwear.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
Move into a plank position, aligning your shoulders to your wrists and keeping your feet hip-width apart.
—Leoni Jesner, Health, 1 Nov. 2025
On top of that, heroes aligning with whoever was cut are in open revolt, potentially refusing to pick up calls or outright walking off the job.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 30 Oct. 2025
Mars aligning with Jupiter encourages playful experimentation.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Sally yearns for freedom from her creator, aligning her with the motives of Cancer, who searches for independence from their family on occasion.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aligning
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The revisions would mark a notable shift, coming six years after the Shafter-to-Bakersfield alignment was approved and four years after finalization of the Bakersfield-to-Palmdale segment.—
Daniel Orton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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With simple alignment, tunable focusing, and high transmission, this plasma lens could usher in a new era of attosecond science, from mapping electron motion in complex materials to advancing ultrafast quantum technologies and microscopy.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Trump’s measure was followed by the EU rolling out additional sanctions and agreeing to finance Ukraine for the next two years.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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Many people in the Reddit community responded to the post, agreeing that OP wasn't in the wrong for his emotions and feelings.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In 2023, the NFL suspended Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams, who missed four games after his initial six-game suspension was reduced, for placing a bet on a non-NFL game from an NFL facility.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Head coach Dan Henning informed school officials upon hearing allegations of players placing bets with bookies and resigned.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Aligning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aligning. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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