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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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After the United States and Iran failed to agree on the peace proposal on May 10, oil prices jumped $3 a barrel.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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The Heat, which was among the teams that aggressively pursued Antetokounmpo in February ahead of the NBA’s trade deadline, would be able to include three first-round picks in a trade offer to the Bucks for Antetokounmpo if a deal is agreed to before the draft.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
10 May 2026
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In a corresponding move, the Dodgers optioned Paul Gervase, who threw three innings Saturday in the Dodgers’ 7-2 loss to the Braves, to triple-A Oklahoma City.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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In 2014, the private equity scion Leon Black made two personal donations, totally $950,000, to the think tank—donations Epstein was corresponding and asking about, emails show.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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None of that seemed to matter, though, when Poulin got the puck in the slot on a third-period power play and placed a perfect shot top shelf on Rooney.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Since its founding in 1975, Canine Companions has placed more than 8,600 dogs with those who need them most, including children, adults and veterans with disabilities, as well as in healthcare, criminal justice and educational settings.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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“Align.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/align. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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