align

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Recent Examples of align Most of his instincts are sound and align with fundamental changes in the international system and in American public opinion. — Charles Kupchan, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2026 Mars and Earth align properly for interplanetary launches just once every 26 months, so MMX had to wait a while for its next chance. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 19 Oct. 2026 NordPass’s answers are thorough and align with its privacy policy. — Kim Key, PC Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026 Clay was fired by George (Spector) for failing to close a major deal, aligned with a top rival to get back at his former boss and became a prime suspect in George’s shooting at the end of the season. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for align
Recent Examples of Synonyms for align
Verb
  • The Supreme Court agreed Monday to hear a case about the role race plays in middle school admissions, three years after a majority on the high court struck down affirmative action in college.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Most experts now agree that eggs are nutritionally valuable foods that can absolutely have a place in a healthy diet.
    — Laura Solla, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • It was discovered the hot box was not turned on soon enough prior to placing hot food in the unit.
    — NWA Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
  • These devices can be placed onto a balcony, backyard, or patio, and easily set up to start powering homes right away.
    — Liz Krueger, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The Rebbe corresponded with Bush, Ronald Reagan, Jimmy Carter and Gerald Ford.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Basis trades are an arbitrage bet in which hedge funds are positioned long in cash Treasurys while shorting their corresponding futures contracts, with the aim of profiting from the price gap.
    — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2026

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“Align.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/align. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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