aligns

variants also alines
present tense third-person singular of align
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Recent Examples of aligns Officials said the agreement aligns with growing national efforts to strengthen workforce readiness through such education and industry collaborations. Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2026 The $110 million sale aligns with an ongoing surge in ultra-high-end listings across south Orange County. Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 19 June 2026 The ruling aligns with the Supreme Court’s broader shift toward a stricter review of gun restrictions that lack clear historical precedent. Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 Choose the Right Variety Gorlin-Crenshaw suggests exploring the various plant varieties to find one that aligns with your priorities. Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026 Her work aligns academic research, student talent and industry demand to accelerate regional growth and national competitiveness. Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 18 June 2026 The authors are Unilever employees and independent replication of the microbiome findings is still needed, but the broader simplification message aligns with what dermatologists already recommend. Allison Palmer updated June 13, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2026 The Reddit dataset has limitations since the user base skews younger and male, but the signal aligns with what clinicians have been describing for years. Allison Palmer updated June 13, Miami Herald, 13 June 2026 Unusual pricing SpaceX’s debut aligns with a massive wave of AI public offerings (including OpenAI and Anthropic), shifting Wall Street’s focus heavily toward artificial intelligence. Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aligns
Verb
  • Stolz agrees, noting that in their second act, they’re used less intensely.
    Caitlin Gunther, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2026
  • Robertson agrees, noting that well-running HVAC systems rarely incorporate one system to heat and cool multiple floors.
    Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 17 June 2026
Verb
  • From a mathematical perspective, this situation corresponds to the museum guard problem but with 22 areas, or holes, where our guard or video camera cannot see.
    Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 13 June 2026
  • Pendy’s $53 price target corresponds to a rally of 55% ahead.
    Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 12 June 2026

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“Aligns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aligns. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.

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