aligns

variants also alines
present tense third-person singular of align
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Recent Examples of aligns Organizations must continuously evaluate how identities are using access over time, whether behavior aligns with intended purpose and whether permissions remain appropriate as agents evolve. Itamar Apelblat, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 The measure aligns with a broader global trend of governments taking action to disengage children from screens. Mason Leib, ABC News, 21 July 2026 Other tech leaders like the world’s richest man Elon Musk, who saw his wealth increase by $215 billion in 2025, have similarly advocated for employee ownership, arguing the strategy aligns company incentives. Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 20 July 2026 Olsson said the concept aligns with the store’s value proposition. Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 20 July 2026 Morfius aligns with the US Department of Defense’s 2025-2028 Rapid Response Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Roadmap. Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026 Regardless, almost everyone aligns on the notion that Oakland’s downtown is struggling, despite the lack of publicly available data tracking foreclosures. Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 19 July 2026 Chatto’s decision to forego a traditional diamond ring aligns with other immediate family members, as both his mom Sarah and his grandmother Margaret opted for colorful gemstones. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 13 July 2026 According to Venditti, this aligns well with his finding that right-handedness is unique to the genus Homo. Quanta Magazine, 13 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aligns
Verb
  • Jake Bean, who co-owns a building materials supplier in Idaho and flew Navy helicopters, agrees.
    Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • Sidney believes him and agrees to the divorce and to leave town.
    Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026
Verb
  • Leopold serves as the novel’s Odysseus figure, Molly corresponds to Penelope, and Stephen fills the role of Telemachus.
    Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 18 July 2026
  • Yin corresponds to blood in the liver, and a liver yin deficiency can lead to dry eyes, blurred vision, or decreased visual acuity.
    Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 July 2026

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