variants
also alinements
as in layouts
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 alignments
During the Cold War, these tensions were overlaid by competing alignments.
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Rabia Akhtar, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2026
Despite his size, Wright is not as good from press alignments, where his change-of-direction skills can get exposed.
—Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Raridon makes quite a bit of sense for Denver as a TE able to line up and play on a variety of downs and alignments, with some receiving upside at 6-foot-6 and 245 pounds.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2026
Total lunar eclipses require precise alignments, far more so than partial or penumbral events.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Skywatchers can look forward to more planetary alignments in 2026, including another large one.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
Planetary alignments occur because all the planets in the solar system orbit the Sun along the same plane, called the ecliptic.
—Anthony Franze, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Feb. 2026
New quarterbacks coach Brian Callahan, the son of longtime NFL offensive line coach Bill Callahan, can help young quarterback Jaxson Dart learn a lot, including how to understand protections, the reasons behind them and the benefits of different alignments, Harbaugh said.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 24 Feb. 2026
Planetary alignments happen every few months to every few years, during which three to five planets appear close to one another.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Rabia Akhtar, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2026
Despite his size, Wright is not as good from press alignments, where his change-of-direction skills can get exposed.
—Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Raridon makes quite a bit of sense for Denver as a TE able to line up and play on a variety of downs and alignments, with some receiving upside at 6-foot-6 and 245 pounds.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2026
Total lunar eclipses require precise alignments, far more so than partial or penumbral events.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Skywatchers can look forward to more planetary alignments in 2026, including another large one.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
Planetary alignments occur because all the planets in the solar system orbit the Sun along the same plane, called the ecliptic.
—Anthony Franze, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Feb. 2026
New quarterbacks coach Brian Callahan, the son of longtime NFL offensive line coach Bill Callahan, can help young quarterback Jaxson Dart learn a lot, including how to understand protections, the reasons behind them and the benefits of different alignments, Harbaugh said.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 24 Feb. 2026
Planetary alignments happen every few months to every few years, during which three to five planets appear close to one another.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alignments
Noun
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These renovations would update electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems; change classroom layouts; and increase accessibility at Fairmount, Procter and Korte elementaries.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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Studio, one-bed and two-bed layouts are included.—
Mark Dee
March 27,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Traditional IRAs require distributions starting at age 73.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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Future required distributions from traditional accounts increase your taxable income in later years, potentially increasing the portion of Social Security benefits subject to tax.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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Both involve reshaping old patterns inherited from forebears (literary, familial) in an effort to form new ones.—
Giles Harvey,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Leo moon disturbs unconscious patterns that are ready to be interrupted.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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The ever-present discontent of voters Even as the pendulum has swung back and forth in recent Chilean presidential elections, there are deeper continuities across the different Chilean governments in the 21st century.—
Andra B. Chastain,
The Conversation,
15 Dec. 2025
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And yet the odd effect of Larsen and Letteney’s study is to make the continuities more vivid to us than the breaks.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
8 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The fingerprint sensor worked reliably even when holding the device in various orientations.—
Iyaz Akhtar,
PC Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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His unapologetic calls for a progressive economic agenda and more inclusive policies for all racial groups, religions, genders and orientations laid the groundwork for the progressive movement within the Democratic Party.—
MATT BROWN,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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They're juxtaposed with quirky contemporary designs, like a brass-and-zinc coffee table by French-Serbian artist Marko and Edoardo Lietti’s Sedia Tonda chair, which recalls the cut-outs of the screens throughout.—
Amy Bradford,
Architectural Digest,
29 Mar. 2026
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Each faction packs completely different units and building designs and strategies, so even if one of your favorites hasn't been included, expect a deep and flexible take on RTS warfare.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The sweeping structures bear a striking resemblance to the sensory organs sported by members of the insect world, which eventually granted them the nickname of the Antennae Galaxies.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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The conflagration turned more than 14,021 acres to ash, killed 19 people, destroyed 9,414 structures, and badly burned another 1,074.—
Pat Maio,
Daily News,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Subjecting them, and us, to a series of repetitive wailing sequences blunts any potential emotional sharpness.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
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Complications ensue when the Marines invade the island, resulting in battle sequences with lots of pyrotechnics.—
Jeffrey Miller,
Daily News,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Alignments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alignments. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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