aligns

variants also alines
present tense third-person singular of align
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Recent Examples of aligns Twice before and twice after the solstice, the sunset angle aligns precisely with Manhattan’s street layout. Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 Employers frequently use educational credentials as filters during hiring, regardless of whether the knowledge gained directly aligns with workplace responsibilities. Jason Benedict, Fortune, 7 July 2026 Retailers benefit because automation finally aligns with how warehouses actually run. Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 6 July 2026 The emotional Moon activates your 9th House of Travel and Learning, while the dynamic Sun in your sign aligns your sense of self with hopeful perspective. Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2026 For Eni, the partnership aligns with its ongoing research and development investments in low-carbon energy technologies. Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026 The rise in supplement use aligns with the longevity movement, as more people seek products tailored to specific health goals, such as immune support, inflammation, gut health, skin health and joint health. Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026 Anderson said Alvis’ approach aligns with the values CERES Tag looks for in its work with producers. Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2026 Explore our Empower budgeting app guide to see whether this tool aligns with your financial needs and long‑term goals. Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 27 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aligns
Verb
  • Played by the talented Halle Bailey, young mermaid Ariel yearns to be on land, has the hots for Prince Eric (Jonah Hauer-King) – who at least gets a character arc this time – and agrees to a bad deal with witchy Ursula (Melissa McCarthy).
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 July 2026
  • The couple agrees to a separation, despite being worried, McElwee says, about its effect on their children.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 10 July 2026
Verb
  • Its most common glide bomb models are the FAB-250, FAB-500, FAB-1500, and FAB-3000, where the number corresponds to the nominal weight of the bomb in kilograms.
    Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • The color of your wristband corresponds to a specific, 1-hour time slot.
    Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 25 June 2026

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“Aligns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aligns. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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