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also alines
1
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
If Denver doesn’t match, then the signing team must give the draft pick that aligns with the tender.
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Luca Evans, Denver Post, 31 Jan. 2026
The launch of the NUKE-it platform aligns with broader US national security priorities by strengthening domestic industrial resilience.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 31 Jan. 2026
The scholarship aligns with the long snapper’s long-standing fascination with China that began well before his college football career.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 30 Jan. 2026
That message aligns closely with P2P’s growing focus on involving men in conversations about accountability, support, and healing.
—Adrienne Farr, Parents, 30 Jan. 2026
Trump has sought a candidate friendly to markets who also aligns with him on dramatically cutting interest rates.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
The title of Ellis’ new album aligns with his blues journey.
—Deasia Paige, AJC.com, 30 Jan. 2026
When the proportion of benefit to burden for a patient is uncertain, parents should be supported, along with the child or adolescent, to make a decision that best aligns with their values and assessment.
—Amy Caruso Brown, STAT, 30 Jan. 2026
The choice aligns with recent success.
—Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Luca Evans, Denver Post, 31 Jan. 2026
The launch of the NUKE-it platform aligns with broader US national security priorities by strengthening domestic industrial resilience.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 31 Jan. 2026
The scholarship aligns with the long snapper’s long-standing fascination with China that began well before his college football career.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 30 Jan. 2026
That message aligns closely with P2P’s growing focus on involving men in conversations about accountability, support, and healing.
—Adrienne Farr, Parents, 30 Jan. 2026
Trump has sought a candidate friendly to markets who also aligns with him on dramatically cutting interest rates.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
The title of Ellis’ new album aligns with his blues journey.
—Deasia Paige, AJC.com, 30 Jan. 2026
When the proportion of benefit to burden for a patient is uncertain, parents should be supported, along with the child or adolescent, to make a decision that best aligns with their values and assessment.
—Amy Caruso Brown, STAT, 30 Jan. 2026
The choice aligns with recent success.
—Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aligns
Verb
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David Schuler, the executive director of the School Superintendents Association (AASA) agrees.—
Brennan Barnard,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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However, not everyone agrees that price discovery - the process of establishing a market price at which demand and supply for an item are matched - has collapsed altogether.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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This region is associated with the base of the M87* jet and corresponds with the southern arm of another jet seen in radio waves.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Receive approximately $1,965 in premium for each contract (each contract corresponds to 100 shares).—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Aligns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aligns. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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