aligns

variants also alines
present tense third-person singular of align
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Recent Examples of aligns The circular material aligns with YKK’s 2050 sustainability mission. Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 14 July 2026 Chatto’s decision to forego a traditional diamond ring aligns with other immediate family members, as both his mom Sarah and his grandmother Margaret opted for colorful gemstones. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 13 July 2026 The city’s new plan aligns OAC’s payment schedule closely with the county’s own term sheet. Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 13 July 2026 According to Venditti, this aligns well with his finding that right-handedness is unique to the genus Homo. Quanta Magazine, 13 July 2026 The data aligns with what researchers have seen studying American tackle football. Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 12 July 2026 While Greek yogurt has a nutrition profile that aligns well with common health goals, there are cases where regular yogurt may be preferable for some people, Beemiller adds. Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 12 July 2026 This move aligns with Barca's strategy of acquiring promising wingers, also seen in their pursuit of Karim Adeyemi, and emphasizes pace and directness for the squad. Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 Reid’s willingness to sacrifice role and stats for team success aligns closely with organizational values. Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 11 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aligns
Verb
  • Abberley agrees that the cultural differences between the English and Spanish languages give room for confusion.
    Colin Millar, New York Times, 19 July 2026
  • The outside review makes sure someone who doesn’t work for them agrees.
    Jesse Rothman, Boston Herald, 17 July 2026
Verb
  • Yin corresponds to blood in the liver, and a liver yin deficiency can lead to dry eyes, blurred vision, or decreased visual acuity.
    Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 July 2026
  • 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

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