aligns

variants also alines
present tense third-person singular of align
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Recent Examples of aligns 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 This statement aligns with Yartseva’s assertion that free cash flow, a measure of cash that can be taken out of a business, is a crucial driver of future stock returns. Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 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 Columbia’s statement aligns with arguments made by proponents of standardized testing, who say the SAT and ACT are valuable metrics to predict academic performance on campus and career readiness, and cut through the noise of grade inflation at some high schools. Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026 Scorpios seek to exert command and domination, which aligns with Skeletor's initiatives. Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026 The report covers the period that includes Memorial Day and aligns with the start of summer break for some schools. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 4 June 2026 Some of this aligns with what Mamdani is trying to do in the city, but the particulars are different — how does a federal approach to tenant protections even work? Clio Chang, Curbed, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aligns
Verb
  • Stolz agrees, noting that in their second act, they’re used less intensely.
    Caitlin Gunther, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2026
  • Robertson agrees, noting that well-running HVAC systems rarely incorporate one system to heat and cool multiple floors.
    Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 17 June 2026
Verb
  • From a mathematical perspective, this situation corresponds to the museum guard problem but with 22 areas, or holes, where our guard or video camera cannot see.
    Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 13 June 2026
  • Pendy’s $53 price target corresponds to a rally of 55% ahead.
    Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 12 June 2026

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“Aligns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aligns. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

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