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1
as in agrees
to bring to or be in a state of agreement
Though we have our differences, we align on many issues.
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2
as in lines
to set in order
Make sure your quilting squares are aligned and pinned before sewing. She was waiting for the stars to align.
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Recent Examples of aligns
The company works closely with mental health professionals to ensure its technology aligns with clinical practice rather than replacing it.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
The stance aligns with China’s own sensitivities over sovereignty and separatism.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 9 Jan. 2026
The violent and repressive Venezuelan state has largely been given a pass by organizers with real power to build international solidarity, because the regime arguably aligns with their politics, albeit at a surface level.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
The crux of their collaboration aligns with the international NGO’s goal of providing one million people with access to clean water.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 8 Jan. 2026
The critical perspective aligns with critiques from disability studies.
—Jennifer Singh, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2026
Taylor has since addressed the criticism and said her character’s experience aligns with those of Black women's real lives.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
The brand’s focus on supplement absorption, biohacking and longevity aligns with growing consumer interest in the region.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
That inference aligns with the product docs and the marketing line that Tangem is now a universal solution.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
The stance aligns with China’s own sensitivities over sovereignty and separatism.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 9 Jan. 2026
The violent and repressive Venezuelan state has largely been given a pass by organizers with real power to build international solidarity, because the regime arguably aligns with their politics, albeit at a surface level.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
The crux of their collaboration aligns with the international NGO’s goal of providing one million people with access to clean water.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 8 Jan. 2026
The critical perspective aligns with critiques from disability studies.
—Jennifer Singh, The Conversation, 8 Jan. 2026
Taylor has since addressed the criticism and said her character’s experience aligns with those of Black women's real lives.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
The brand’s focus on supplement absorption, biohacking and longevity aligns with growing consumer interest in the region.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
That inference aligns with the product docs and the marketing line that Tangem is now a universal solution.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aligns
Verb
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The agreement also stated that if the former figure skater wants to see her daughter and Sophia agrees, Farina will make good-faith efforts to arrange the visit, per the documents.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Hannes Boman, head of design at Bjelin, agrees.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
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Large studies encompassing thousands of people have since shown that following the MIND diet corresponds with better cognitive functioning, a lower risk of dementia and slower disease progression in people with Alzheimer’s.—
Dana G. Smith,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Each of the 29 counts corresponds to a child who was killed or wounded in the classrooms, prosecutors said.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Aligns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aligns. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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