align

variants also aline
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Recent Examples of align The StudBudz strategically select partnerships that align with their genuine interests, evolving from spontaneous opportunities to a deliberate, long-term business model. Allison Smith, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Open to filmmakers of all backgrounds, Crossroads highlights work that aligns with ABFF’s cultural spirit while offering fresh perspectives and meaningful opportunities for connection. Jack Dunn, Variety, 18 Aug. 2026 His obsessive court rituals — including meticulously aligning his water bottles and executing his precise pre-point routines — were not merely superstitions, but coping mechanisms in a high-stress, solitary sport. Max Gao, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026 These engagements reinforce his view that leadership effectiveness depends on aligning human capital strategy with enterprise outcomes. K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for align
Recent Examples of Synonyms for align
Verb
  • Many fans agreed Wednesday's game with Messi can keep that momentum going, while also shining a spotlight on the Union.
    Eva Andersen, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Ahmed and Gilkar say West cut off communication with them shortly after agreeing to terminate the pregnancy.
    Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Rickie Fowler, Gary Woodland, Adam Scott and Justin Thomas all placed in the top six in 2018, but now are coming in with their games in great form.
    Tim Corlett, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The structures of Europe’s other big hitters, such as Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern Munich, also place them out of reach.
    Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Anticipating their communications would ​be sought through Freedom of Information Act requests, Morens and others agreed to correspond using Morens’ personal email account ​instead of his government one, prosecutors said.
    Reuters, NBC news, 19 Aug. 2026
  • While the woman was unnamed in the police memo, a corresponding court case names Gallagher as the subject of an Apprehended Violence Application filed on behalf of Gael Cameron, a fellow Below Deck castmate with whom Gallagher shares a young child.
    Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2026

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“Align.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/align. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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