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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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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
Officials said the agreement aligns with growing national efforts to strengthen workforce readiness through such education and industry collaborations.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Sj McShane,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
Her work aligns academic research, student talent and industry demand to accelerate regional growth and national competitiveness.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
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
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San Franciso resident Faycal Al-aryf agrees.
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That's because a co-signer on a loan agrees to repay it if the original borrower cannot.
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The color of your wristband corresponds to a specific, 1-hour time slot.
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Canaves said Prime Day's growing focus on household staples corresponds with Amazon's increasing investment in fresh and perishable grocery items, categories that have gained traction as Amazon expands same-day delivery capabilities.
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