aligns

variants also alines
Definition of alignsnext
present tense third-person singular of align
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Recent Examples of aligns The move aligns the Netherlands with what is allowed in the United States, where Tesla owners can already use the Full Self-Driving (Supervised) function in the cars. CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026 While the price increase aligns with its competitors, American is going a step further by introducing additional restrictions on Basic Economy tickets purchased on or after May 18, 2026. Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026 The Uncertainty Factor for the Grizzly Bear Cubs FWP researcher Cecily Costello noted that the timing of the birth aligns with typical grizzly reproduction patterns, as females generally have their first cubs between ages five and six. Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026 That aligns with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office, which said in a statement that the two-week suspension of strikes in Iran does not include the war with Hezbollah in Lebanon. Will Weissert, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026 The vote marks the first time administrators have joined a strike alongside other LAUSD unions and aligns all three major labor groups in a coordinated potential walkout, raising the likelihood of widespread disruptions in the nation’s second-largest school district. Teresa Liu, Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026 The bill aligns Kentucky with new federal requirements, including work or community engagement rules for many recipients. Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Apr. 2026 The notion of compliance as an interconnected system aligns with broader trends in risk management. Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026 There is only one path that aligns legitimacy with capability. Kazem Kazerounian, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aligns
Verb
  • Emily Kantz, color marketing manager at Sherwin-Williams, agrees that Pure White is popular among homeowners.
    Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Once a settlement is reached, the creditor typically agrees to release the garnishment order as part of the terms.
    Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • This sum corresponds to the date in March on which Easter Sunday falls.
    Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Bank of America’s $750 price target corresponds to an upside of 53% for the stock.
    Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2026

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“Aligns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aligns. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.

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