aligns

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

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Recent Examples of aligns The timing of the listing aligns with a growing momentum in New Zealand’s luxury property market. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 2026 The decision aligns India closely with Washington’s efforts to build secure supply chains for semiconductors, advanced manufacturing and critical technologies at a time geopolitical competition with China is intensifying. Rajesh Roy, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026 The eventual transaction aligns with Allen’s final wishes and comes less than two weeks after the Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX to capture the franchise’s second Vince Lombardi Trophy. Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 20 Feb. 2026 Plans for the development were approved by the City Council last year, which noted at the time that the County Square Commons aligns with the city’s Comprehensive Plan, said Cody Kennedy, a city spokesman. Kendrick Calfee updated February 19, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026 The content also aligns with a mental health charity that Mr Porter supports called Health in Mind. Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 19 Feb. 2026 The product aligns with her identity, which makes the sell feel natural instead of transactional. Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 19 Feb. 2026 When the tech elite aligns their rhetoric to fit the policy of the current administration, what is the correct response to that? Fiction Non Fiction, Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026 Mastering the structure can help engineers communicate in a way that aligns with professional writing standards used in technical journals, so their work is better understood and more respected. Angelique Parashis, IEEE Spectrum, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aligns
Verb
  • Tiffany Scott also agrees that fresh color is the way to instantly wake up your entry.
    Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Her co-star boyfriend Jackson White, who plays Stephen, agrees.
    Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • In her experience, 15% often corresponds to about 33 pounds (15 kilograms).
    Nicole Hernandez, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
  • That corresponds to year-on-year increases of roughly 25% and 20%.
    Frederic Lemieux, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026

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“Aligns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aligns. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.

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