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also alinement
as in layout
the way objects in space are arranged in proper relation to one another
The alignment of the text with the pictures is off.
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Recent Examples of alignment
The Spurs right now are in the perfect alignment where Wembanyama still has a ways to go in his growth and the team is at a similar stage growing into itself both around him and through him.
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Jared Weiss, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
Hunt, who cofounded the brand with Jenna Meek, sees natural alignment between Refy’s ethos and the region.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
But their alignment hasn’t been without friction.
—Nik Popli, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
Run by Steven and Trina Kamp, the Collective would meet to ensure members focused on their spiritual alignment and, as a group, would pool their money together to ensure they were financially merged.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
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Jared Weiss, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
Hunt, who cofounded the brand with Jenna Meek, sees natural alignment between Refy’s ethos and the region.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
But their alignment hasn’t been without friction.
—Nik Popli, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
Run by Steven and Trina Kamp, the Collective would meet to ensure members focused on their spiritual alignment and, as a group, would pool their money together to ensure they were financially merged.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alignment
Noun
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And no columns to get in the way Decades of retrofitting the 1928 courthouse resulted in some awkward layouts for smaller courtrooms.—
Douglas Hanks
November 10,
Miami Herald,
10 Nov. 2025
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Detail matters in a sprawling residence in the Sacramento foothills, from its bespoke tile work to rich cherry-wood flooring, from unique layout to the use of old Chicago brick in a solarium-like room.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Under Putin, however, loyalty and continuity are still prized.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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The County of San Diego has selected Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center as the new operator of the Tijuana River Valley Community Garden, ensuring continuity for hundreds of plot owners at the region’s largest community garden.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
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An El Dorado County criminal grand jury indicted three people arrested in a regional enforcement operation in September to curtail drug trafficking and distribution, including the deadly synthetic opioid fentanyl.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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There’s been zero distribution interest so far, even though the film screened at the Hamburg Film Festival.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
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The growing acceptance of Indian design is one reason Bohra no longer resists the Made in India label.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
9 Nov. 2025
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The largest maritime manufacturing company in Indonesia, PT Pal has advantages in the design and construction capabilities of naval vessels, commercial vessels, and general engineering.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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The league also provides structured support for new players, including an orientation where participants learn the basics of soccer, from offsides to throw-ins in a pressure-free setting, and skills days that focus on different fundamental areas of soccer.—
Evan Moore
November 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Nov. 2025
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The controller repeatedly hit its target orientation during follow-up tests, proving that the system could handle real conditions rather than simulated ones.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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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
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Leave plenty of distance between you and the vehicle in front of you to account for sudden stops or changes in the traffic pattern.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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Within Letizia’s rotation, the appearance extends her pattern of understated, low-heeled formality — from the burgundy kitten heels worn at Madrid’s Innovation and Design Awards last week to the black slingbacks that matched Princess Sofía at Spain’s National Day.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
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Flares such as this one reveal the presence of incredibly large stars near the hearts of galaxies and shed light on the very structure of galaxies, Ford said.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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This modularity allows researchers to easily tailor specific functions — such as efficient ionic conduction — into the material without compromising the fundamental stability or overall structure.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Alignment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alignment. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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