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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
Advertisement The Trump Administration's foreign and trade policies are intended to overcome those challenges by using U.S. strength to ensure closer alignment of friends and containment of enemies, mainly China.
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Ian Bremmer, Time, 11 Aug. 2025
Higher scores indicate better alignment with these recommendations.
—Dr. Veer Patel, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2025
Everyone’s spine curves somewhat, but people with scoliosis have one or two significant curves that are 10 degrees or more out of alignment.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 10 Aug. 2025
As debt surpasses $1.7 trillion, solutions balancing access, affordability, and labor market alignment remain urgent.
—Scott White, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
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Ian Bremmer, Time, 11 Aug. 2025
Higher scores indicate better alignment with these recommendations.
—Dr. Veer Patel, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2025
Everyone’s spine curves somewhat, but people with scoliosis have one or two significant curves that are 10 degrees or more out of alignment.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 10 Aug. 2025
As debt surpasses $1.7 trillion, solutions balancing access, affordability, and labor market alignment remain urgent.
—Scott White, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alignment
Noun
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At the same time, the report highlights a sharp decline in the desirability of open office layouts.—
Gleb Tsipursky,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Aug. 2025
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Carved out of the hotel's centuries-old structure, each of the hotel's 15 rooms and suites has a different layout and personalized design.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This idea of continuity intrigued, and annoyed, Kuang.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
18 Aug. 2025
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These roles can stabilize organizations in transition but don’t provide continuity.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Adding directors with executive leadership, capital allocation, and distribution expertise to replace board members that have overseen years of value destruction, likely targeting chairman Jonathan Peacock specifically, should signal to the market the start of a new chapter.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
16 Aug. 2025
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However, its aid distribution system has been under consistent attack from Hamas and from some unlikely quarters — the world's leading aid groups.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Sure, the work on NANDA takes place in the context of other protocols like A2A and, famously, MCP, but since those other projects are tied to leading AI companies, why not involve academia in something so central to future interface design?—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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For the Durango, customers can choose from a variety of six custom wheels, four colors for brake calipers, six exterior colors, six badge colors, five stripe designs, five interior seat colors and four seat belt colors.—
Liam Rappleye,
Freep.com,
9 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Still, blazars, because of this serendipitous orientation, tend to appear even brighter than the already ridiculously bright quasars.—
Monisha Ravisetti,
Space.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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These placements are pre-arranged with all necessary logistics—accommodation, orientation, and local support, ensuring volunteers can focus on meaningful contribution rather than navigating administration.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The pattern is unmistakable: Trump approaches these encounters like a real estate developer staging a property showing, focused on creating an atmosphere of possibility rather than nailing down concrete commitments.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
16 Aug. 2025
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According to troopers, the driver of a Dodge Durango veered into an active construction pattern and hit a worker in the center median.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
16 Aug. 2025
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By using standard resume headings, maintaining consistent structure and formatting throughout, and using spelling or grammar checkers to ensure that content is written correctly, applicants tend to stand out to AI.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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If armadillos have created burrows under structures, Indiana DNR recommends illuminating the burrow or placing a radio near the entrance to help drive them away.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Alignment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alignment. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.
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