aligns

variants also alines
present tense third-person singular of align
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Recent Examples of aligns That’s why Gillum suggests holding individual bonds whose maturity aligns with your investment horizon. Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026 When a project aligns with those criteria, Shooq facilitates a direct introduction between the creators and the potential funder. Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2026 Fall foliage peaks here between late September and early October; this also aligns with elk mating time in the area. Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2026 When leadership moves with clarity, the organization aligns faster. Priya Gill, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026 The Maternal Life360 program aligns with Mercy's mission by bringing together healthcare providers, community organizations and state partners to connect families with resources and support during pregnancy and the postpartum period, Tolbert said. Jada Robison, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026 For the last few weeks, the Rams have practiced in the late afternoon, which aligns body clock-wise with their impending morning kickoff in Melbourne. Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026 Adding women’s apparel aligns with the heritage brand’s strategy to grow its footprint in the women’s category. Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026 This aligns with the general recommendations to get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week. Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 4 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aligns
Verb
  • Mattia Sala, the product manager for SMEG USA, agrees that silverware handles should always point downward, but adds that silverware should be properly spaced out within a dishwasher’s silverware caddy.
    Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Upon their arrival in Thailand, Jax and Luce find a guide named John (Tom Brittney) who agrees to shepherd them around the Devil’s Elbow, despite inclement weather that makes the journey even more dangerous.
    Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The first possibility corresponds to what happens before an observation.
    Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Each set of three bases in the DNA corresponds to a specific amino acid (with three exceptions, each of which signals the end of the protein).
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026

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“Aligns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aligns. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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