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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
That does not align with Adam’s thinking.
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
Programs tied to the Basij, a militia affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), have often provided benefits such as jobs, housing and education to families aligned with the regime.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
The report recommends Davis more aggressively tap into UC Davis’ technology pipeline and build industries aligned with the university’s research strengths.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Glo30, a membership studio founded 13 years ago with locations across the country, offers personalized skincare treatments for members every 30 days, creating a schedule aligned with other members to foster community.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2026
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
Programs tied to the Basij, a militia affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), have often provided benefits such as jobs, housing and education to families aligned with the regime.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
The report recommends Davis more aggressively tap into UC Davis’ technology pipeline and build industries aligned with the university’s research strengths.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Glo30, a membership studio founded 13 years ago with locations across the country, offers personalized skincare treatments for members every 30 days, creating a schedule aligned with other members to foster community.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for align
Verb
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The Rams gave safety Quentin Lake an extension in January, traded for McDuffie and agreed to terms with safety Kam Curl on an extension.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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According to court documents obtained by People, both Kidman and Urban agreed to waive all child and spousal support rights.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
8 Mar. 2026
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Futures on China’s 30-year and 10-year bonds dropped the most since late December on Monday, while corresponding cash yields climbed.—
Bloomberg News,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Just like with trees, it was thought that each ring corresponded to a single year of age.—
Regina G. Barber,
NPR,
9 Mar. 2026
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They were placed in handcuffs and put in the back of a car while FBI agents searched their home and took items such as computers, cell phones and some paper documents, according to the newspaper.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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In Kansas, several counties in the southeastern and northeastern area of the state were placed under the watch, set to expire at midnight, including Douglas, Leavenworth, Wyandotte and Johnson counties, among several others.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Align.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/align. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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