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
The countries that make up the SCO resist set alignments.
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Kerry Brown, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
With tariffs threatening supply chains and markets watching for signs of fragmentation, summits like these are closely watched for signals of new alignments, even if substantive outcomes are limited.
—Spriha Srivastava, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2025
The Milei administration's leadership was well-represented at this traditionally popular diplomatic event, which also serves as a venue where political alignments become publicly visible.
—Agustino Fontevecchia, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
New romantic alignments and realignments are introduced, exhaustingly, by the minute; every action spurs a symmetrical reaction, and every gag in the first half finds an inevitable callback in the second.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2025
The dark skies surrounding this weekend's new moon phase present an excellent opportunity to spot a trio of star clusters and stellar alignments embedded in the glowing band of the Milky Way.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Moving teams from one league to the other would only be based on necessity, and geographical alignments are needed to create an even number of teams in both leagues.
—Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
Instead, objectives and alignments change at the drop of a hat, with undue time being spent on constructing plot twists in reverse, revealing information for which the viewer has no context until they’re pummeled with clunky, post-facto exposition.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 14 Aug. 2025
Kerry Brown, Time, 4 Sep. 2025
With tariffs threatening supply chains and markets watching for signs of fragmentation, summits like these are closely watched for signals of new alignments, even if substantive outcomes are limited.
—Spriha Srivastava, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2025
The Milei administration's leadership was well-represented at this traditionally popular diplomatic event, which also serves as a venue where political alignments become publicly visible.
—Agustino Fontevecchia, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
New romantic alignments and realignments are introduced, exhaustingly, by the minute; every action spurs a symmetrical reaction, and every gag in the first half finds an inevitable callback in the second.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2025
The dark skies surrounding this weekend's new moon phase present an excellent opportunity to spot a trio of star clusters and stellar alignments embedded in the glowing band of the Milky Way.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Moving teams from one league to the other would only be based on necessity, and geographical alignments are needed to create an even number of teams in both leagues.
—Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
Instead, objectives and alignments change at the drop of a hat, with undue time being spent on constructing plot twists in reverse, revealing information for which the viewer has no context until they’re pummeled with clunky, post-facto exposition.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alignments
Noun
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Rather than cling to outdated layouts, firms are reallocating space based on behavior.—
Alaa Pasha,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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These builders are celebrated for their attention to detail, innovative layouts, and quality craftsmanship.—
Prime Development,
Kansas City Star,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Smart contracts manage distributions and shareholder rights.—
Charles Morey,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Checks drawn from an IRA account and made out to the charity, either by the account holder or the IRA custodian, are considered qualified charitable distributions as long as other rules are met.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Most people are able to play lotteries for fun without falling into addictive or destructive patterns.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Eddie Bauer Women's Baja Sleeveless Shirt This adorable sleeveless collared shirt from Eddie Bauer comes in three colorful geometric patterns that scream fall.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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General Motors is conducting trials with CyRo for assembly work on moving surfaces, where parts come in variable orientations and circumstances beyond the capability of conventional automation.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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However, organizing tended to be highly factionalized and driven by differing orientations towards the national struggle and key strategic political debates.—
Literary Hub
August 27,
Literary Hub,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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From grasscloth and linen-look finishes to matte and mica fibrous effects, new wallpaper substrates soften formal designs and introduce a tactile, modern quality.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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Smith's designs were selected for Oprah's Favorite Things in 2020 and have appeared in Essence, InStyle and Hamptons magazine.—
Vandana Pawa,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Keep a distance from tall, solitary trees or other elevated structures.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The playground remodel includes two playground structures, one for kids ages 2 to 5 and the other for kids 5 to 12.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The two-minute trailer showcases action sequences, romance and family dynamics across multiple storylines.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 Sep. 2025
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Most of the film’s visual sequences are reconstructions of the experiences of the Palestine Red Crescent staff who were working in their West Bank office at the time.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
3 Sep. 2025
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Its systems act as a 3D camera, tracking up to 15,000 collisions each second.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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CarShield Extended Car Warranty Learn More Policy highlights CarShield offers seven warranties, including bumper-to-bumper, powertrain, electrical systems, motorcycles and EVs.—
Brian Sloan,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Alignments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alignments. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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