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as in agrees
to bring to or be in a state of agreement
Though we have our differences, we align on many issues.
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2
as in lines
to set in order
Make sure your quilting squares are aligned and pinned before sewing. She was waiting for the stars to align.
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Recent Examples of aligns
But these strengths also create an opening to reassess their long-term strategy and asset allocation, and to consider whether their 100-year plan still aligns with their goals.
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Belinda G. Schwartz, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
Boroujerdi, the Iran scholar, said the preference for Fox aligns with broader trends.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
However, our study aligns with others that have examined telehealth use since the pandemic.
—Terrence Liu, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2026
For those who have physically transitioned – and whose appearance now aligns with their gender identity – using public restrooms may cause even more discomfort and confusion.
—David Williams, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
People often believe what aligns with their worldview, even when labels suggest caution.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Subscribe now Former Orange Lutheran football coach Rod Sherman has landed a new coaching gig that closely aligns with one of his roles with the Lancers.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
Smith’s future aligns with whether the Cowboys can find an answer at left tackle.
—Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 28 Feb. 2026
The project aligns broadly with the Pacific nation’s national decarbonization goals.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2026
Belinda G. Schwartz, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
Boroujerdi, the Iran scholar, said the preference for Fox aligns with broader trends.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
However, our study aligns with others that have examined telehealth use since the pandemic.
—Terrence Liu, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2026
For those who have physically transitioned – and whose appearance now aligns with their gender identity – using public restrooms may cause even more discomfort and confusion.
—David Williams, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
People often believe what aligns with their worldview, even when labels suggest caution.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Subscribe now Former Orange Lutheran football coach Rod Sherman has landed a new coaching gig that closely aligns with one of his roles with the Lancers.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 5 Mar. 2026
Smith’s future aligns with whether the Cowboys can find an answer at left tackle.
—Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 28 Feb. 2026
The project aligns broadly with the Pacific nation’s national decarbonization goals.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aligns
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Norton agrees that the balance is currently holding.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
11 Mar. 2026
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Energy agency agrees to release some oil reserves Oil prices remained well below Monday’s peaks but the price of Brent crude, the international standard, was still up some 20% Wednesday from when the war began.—
David Rising,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Not every zodiac sign corresponds to a month.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
8 Mar. 2026
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This corresponds to a younger Universe of roughly 13 billion years.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Aligns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aligns. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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