aligns

variants also alines
present tense third-person singular of align
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Recent Examples of aligns Judges should consider voluntary surrender for low-risk individuals who have demonstrated compliance, ensuring punishment aligns with the court's order without adding extraneous suffering. Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 That drop in value aligns with what’s happened to Baltimore competitively since the start of 2025. Jayson Stark, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026 Open to filmmakers of all backgrounds, Crossroads highlights work that aligns with ABFF’s cultural spirit while offering fresh perspectives and meaningful opportunities for connection. Jack Dunn, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026 The timing of Lilly's market share gains aligns perfectly with the timeline management shared on its August earnings call , where the team explained that marketing has just begun to ramp up and consumer awareness is growing. Jeff Marks, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026 Public support aligns with what research shows works Our research shows that roughly two-thirds of Michigan residents believe the state should spend more money on K-12 education. Jason Burns, The Conversation, 17 Aug. 2026 Their definition aligns perfectly with the boundaries of Protocol Art. Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 17 Aug. 2026 The announcement aligns with a broader industry trend as institutions increasingly view prediction markets as financial tools. Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026 Town attorney Gabrielle Whelan said the arrangement was included in the coalition’s proposal and aligns with the grant agreement. Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aligns
Verb
  • Anne Glass, the head of school at The Roeper School in Michigan, agrees.
    Adrienne Farr, Parents, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Coinbase agrees that the problem requires unanimous industry-wide coordination.
    Joshua Hong, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • That corresponds with the city’s overall vacancy rate plummeting to its lowest point in nearly 60 years.
    Tiana Lowe Doescher, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2026
  • At the center of the bipartisan legislation is NIL, short for name, image and likeness, which corresponds to a student athlete’s ability to use their personal brand to make money.
    Ken Makin, Christian Science Monitor, 11 Aug. 2026

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“Aligns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aligns. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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