aligns

variants also alines
present tense third-person singular of align
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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of aligns That message aligns ⁠with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s broader use of strategic state spending in an effort to drive economic growth. Reuters, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026 Before making changes to your compensation or tax election, consult your accountant or tax advisor to ensure your approach aligns with your business goals and current tax laws. Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Dinari’s announcement aligns with a broader industry trend toward the tokenization of traditional securities. Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026 As a Detroit native, the topic of retail attraction for the city aligns with my research. Stephanie Leiser, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026 Charlotte Water is a member of the local Drought Management Advisory Group and aligns restriction measures with the group’s guidance. Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 3 Aug. 2026 This action by Mekai Curtis’ Kanan certainly aligns with 50 Cent’s portrayal of Kanan that fans know from the flagship Power series. Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 2026 The measure aligns with a broader global trend of governments taking action to disengage children from screens. Mason Leib, ABC News, 21 July 2026 Morfius aligns with the US Department of Defense’s 2025-2028 Rapid Response Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Roadmap. Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aligns
Verb
  • Cassidy wholeheartedly agrees, admitting that success can sometimes create its own insecurities.
    Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
  • Virtually everyone on either side of this issue agrees that California does not have enough addiction services.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
Verb
  • This sentiment corresponds to many employees in workplace environments with no clear connection of how their work contributes to the organization’s mission.
    Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • This corresponds with property taxes of just over $3,000 annually.
    Abigail Hall, The Conversation, 30 July 2026

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“Aligns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aligns. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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