align

variants also aline
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Recent Examples of align Most of the time, the Earth’s and Sun’s magnetic fields aren’t aligned, meaning that, as solar wind comes across Earth, much of it is deflected away from the planet. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 8 Sep. 2026 For the last few weeks, the Rams have practiced in the late afternoon, which aligns body clock-wise with their impending morning kickoff in Melbourne. Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026 This aligns with Sephora’s starting approach, which will entail monthly drops that are exclusive to the platform. Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026 Proposals also had to align with programme priorities such as workforce development, R&D investment and energy- and water-efficient supply chains. Mariana Mazzucato, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for align
Recent Examples of Synonyms for align
Verb
  • Three other three-judge panels on the 5th Circuit -- one in this case and two in an earlier one -- and two district courts have already agreed that rules for prescribing mifepristone are too loose.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The team agreed to treat this series as a quasi-rehab stint to keep his workload under control.
    Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • As Pourrain recalls, he was placed inside an unmarked van, with his hands and ankles handcuffed.
    Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Two of the players, Zxavian Harris and Dae'Quan Wright, have been participating in team activities, but were not placed on the roster in advance of last Saturday's 51-10 season-opening victory over Clemson.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • That corresponds with his league-minimum contract, which poses little financial risk for the Oilers.
    Janson Duench, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • If the message does not match Amazon's records, the tool tells you that the information provided does not appear to correspond with an official Amazon communication.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2026

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“Align.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/align. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

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