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also aline
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
This is where gaps tend to be exposed—especially when leaders have focused more on processes, tasks, and being busy than the productive, meaningful work critical to engage and align teams to get to the next level.
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Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Mullin, who started in his role in March, has promised to keep his department out of the headlines and has indicated a softer tone on immigration, although he is expected to align with the president’s priorities on mass deportations.
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Ali Swenson,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
Explore our Empower budgeting app guide to see whether this tool aligns with your financial needs and long‑term goals.
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Amy Deyoung,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
These align directly with consumers’ wish lists, which are led by live tracking and 24/7 proactive delay notifications.
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Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
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Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Mullin, who started in his role in March, has promised to keep his department out of the headlines and has indicated a softer tone on immigration, although he is expected to align with the president’s priorities on mass deportations.
—
Ali Swenson,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
Explore our Empower budgeting app guide to see whether this tool aligns with your financial needs and long‑term goals.
—
Amy Deyoung,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
These align directly with consumers’ wish lists, which are led by live tracking and 24/7 proactive delay notifications.
—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for align
Recent Examples of Synonyms for align
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On Friday, the Israeli and Lebanese governments agreed a process by which the Lebanese military (LAF) would gradually take control of zones in southern Lebanon.
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Sources told Axios that both sides agreed to halt attacks on each other and meet in Qatar on Tuesday to resolve differences over the Strait of Hormuz.
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In Florida, a person found not guilty by reason of insanity may be placed on conditional release, which requires a treatment plan and periodic monitoring.
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Fernandes hit Ronaldo with a perfect pass, and Ronaldo perfectly placed a shot with his right foot to the opposite side of the net.
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The most popular team kits this year are for Mexico, Argentina, Spain, France and USA, while corresponding player jerseys from Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal are also selling quickly, thanks to their performances on the pitch (and overall star quality to boot).
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The cameras, not so much hunting as scavenging, fed the numbers and their corresponding locations into a national database owned by a company that sells the information.
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“Align.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/align. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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