variants
also alinements
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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
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.
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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
There are four other alignments on the calendar this year.
—Seth Jacobson, wickedlocal.com, 21 Feb. 2026
Such ideal alignments occur like clockwork every two years, setting a natural cadence for new Mars missions.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 9 Feb. 2026
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
There are four other alignments on the calendar this year.
—Seth Jacobson, wickedlocal.com, 21 Feb. 2026
Such ideal alignments occur like clockwork every two years, setting a natural cadence for new Mars missions.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alignments
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Drees Custom Homes has introduced new modern townhomes featuring 20-foot ceilings and open-concept layouts, priced from the $400s.—
Mosaic
Mar. 8,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Rely on Rugs Rugs play an important role in the function and look of conversation-friendly room layouts.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2026
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Experts said the challenges facing the Hayward program follow patterns seen across the country — amid limited government resources, threats of lawsuits and difficulty managing distributions and raising funds, turning promises into payments may be the hardest part.—
Ara Rosenthal,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Both the School Aid Fund and the Michigan Transportation Fund will receive over $109 million each, on top of the distributions to local units of government, Ron Leix, spokesperson for the Michigan Department of Treasury, confirmed.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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So, changing your eating patterns can disturb it and affect blood sugar control.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
8 Mar. 2026
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First and foremost, the term climate change refers to the long-term temperature shifts and weather patterns across the globe.—
Zoe Mintz,
CBS News,
8 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
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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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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.—
Lisa Mascaro,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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These efficiency gains mean that hybrids using the Amorphous Motor in their powertrains will see a 1% reduction in fuel and power consumption compared to those using existing motor designs, helping automotive OEMs deliver a new generation of low-emission vehicle models, as per the release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Enjoy drinks from Guinness' specialty foam art machine, creating custom designs atop pints throughout the evening.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
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Building an ultrathin nickelate with atomic precision The team focused on a compound called La₃Ni₂O₇, a nickelate made of nickel and oxygen atoms arranged in layered structures.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
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The sheriff's office also advised people to avoid damaged structures and structures that had been marked by emergency personnel.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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Fragment-sequences in time swept toward a place before history, before chronology, where everything that ever-happened fades, where past present and future exist all at once in the sea of African time.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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From thunderous victory to shattering downfall, this play delivers sweeping action sequences, political intrigue, and a theatrical experience that hits with the force of a battle drum.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Alignments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alignments. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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