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1
as in to agree
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 to line
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 align
According to the team behind the experiment, their 2021-2022 OSCAR-QUBE readings aligned with prior estimates of Earth’s magnetic field.
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Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
Virginians for Fair Elections raised more than $64 million backing the referendum, including nearly $40 million from a group aligned with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY).
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 8 May 2026
Aubrey captures that perspective in a way that aligns with the podcast’s broader mission.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Other research aligns with that warning.
—Rebecca L. Palmer, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
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Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
Virginians for Fair Elections raised more than $64 million backing the referendum, including nearly $40 million from a group aligned with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY).
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 8 May 2026
Aubrey captures that perspective in a way that aligns with the podcast’s broader mission.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Other research aligns with that warning.
—Rebecca L. Palmer, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for align
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But Adams, his political rival, seemed to agree.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Hezbollah had maintained a robust presence of fighters south of the river for decades, but under a previous ceasefire deal with Israel, agreed to pull back its forces north of the waterway.—
Charbel Mallo,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
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The theme of each Met Gala, which sets the tone for the evening’s dress code, tends to correspond with that year’s Costume Institute fashion exhibition.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
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Anika Reed The Costume Institute exhibit has a distinct theme each year that corresponds with the Met Gala.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
5 May 2026
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The documents go on to say that after Dukes was arrested and placed into a Chicago youth facility at 15 years old, he was signed to Warner Records.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Earlier in the day, Charles delivered a rare address to a joint session of Congress, highlighting the second day of his four-day state visit and placing the spotlight on the strained but enduring relationship between his country and the United States.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Align.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/align. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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