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also alined
as in horizontal
having a height, size, or location that is the same at all points
The text was aligned along the left margin.
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as in agreed
to bring to or be in a state of agreement
Though we have our differences, we align on many issues.
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as in lined
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 aligned
Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
When these goals aren’t absolutely aligned with both our preferences and the right context, the AI systems will behave strangely.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 21 Oct. 2025
Ironically, the sector’s diverse ecosystem has never been more aligned in diagnosing the problem and pointing toward a solution.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
And in each case, the regulatory agency was employed to pressure the networks into airing content more aligned with the administration’s ideology.
—Michael J. Socolow, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2025
In the book, the trip is much more aligned with her day-to-day work.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Oct. 2025
The fundraising haul, first shared with the Washington Examiner, reflects the totals raised for his campaign account as well as two joint fundraising committees that split proceeds between the Cornyn campaign and aligned groups.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 7 Oct. 2025
Just as technology and shifting expectations have disrupted other sectors of work, recruitment is beginning to evolve into something more flexible, more empowering, and more aligned with the value its professionals actually create.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
Months later, in February of this year, Murati officially launched Thinking Machines Lab, a public benefit corporation focused on developing AI systems that are more accessible, customizable, and human-aligned.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
Ben Adler, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
Hold for 30-60 seconds, focusing on keeping pressure in the midfoot and the knee aligned with your toes.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 31 Oct. 2025
After all, there’s nothing else that could explain how her Brooklyn apartment—the parlor floor of a brownstone—came to be, and how the stars aligned, if only momentarily, when the previous tenants moved out.
—Vaishnavi Nayel Talawadekar, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2025
Grayson Waller and The New Day Since splitting from his former tag team partner Austin Theory, Waller has aligned himself with The New Day as somewhat of an honorary member.
—Fernando Quiles Jr, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Brandon Daniels, Exiger’s CEO, said the company’s capabilities naturally aligned with CBP’s at-large goals.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 31 Oct. 2025
The film is set in 1944 at the tailend of the war in which Finland aligned with Germany for a time in a bid to fight off an invasion by the Soviet Union, before reaching a peace deal with the latter which involved kicking German troops out.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
The results showed that the chimps’ decisions aligned with rational patterns of belief revision.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
In addition to the Blue Jays, Drake — who turned 39 on Friday — has aligned himself with other Toronto sports teams.
—Mike Wilson, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Their 2030 targets are very aligned with ours.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
When these goals aren’t absolutely aligned with both our preferences and the right context, the AI systems will behave strangely.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 21 Oct. 2025
Ironically, the sector’s diverse ecosystem has never been more aligned in diagnosing the problem and pointing toward a solution.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
And in each case, the regulatory agency was employed to pressure the networks into airing content more aligned with the administration’s ideology.
—Michael J. Socolow, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2025
In the book, the trip is much more aligned with her day-to-day work.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Oct. 2025
The fundraising haul, first shared with the Washington Examiner, reflects the totals raised for his campaign account as well as two joint fundraising committees that split proceeds between the Cornyn campaign and aligned groups.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 7 Oct. 2025
Just as technology and shifting expectations have disrupted other sectors of work, recruitment is beginning to evolve into something more flexible, more empowering, and more aligned with the value its professionals actually create.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
Months later, in February of this year, Murati officially launched Thinking Machines Lab, a public benefit corporation focused on developing AI systems that are more accessible, customizable, and human-aligned.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
No longer does one have to be a steadfast supporter of Israel or aligned with the powerful real estate industry to become mayor.
—Ben Adler, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
Hold for 30-60 seconds, focusing on keeping pressure in the midfoot and the knee aligned with your toes.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 31 Oct. 2025
After all, there’s nothing else that could explain how her Brooklyn apartment—the parlor floor of a brownstone—came to be, and how the stars aligned, if only momentarily, when the previous tenants moved out.
—Vaishnavi Nayel Talawadekar, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2025
Grayson Waller and The New Day Since splitting from his former tag team partner Austin Theory, Waller has aligned himself with The New Day as somewhat of an honorary member.
—Fernando Quiles Jr, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Brandon Daniels, Exiger’s CEO, said the company’s capabilities naturally aligned with CBP’s at-large goals.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 31 Oct. 2025
The film is set in 1944 at the tailend of the war in which Finland aligned with Germany for a time in a bid to fight off an invasion by the Soviet Union, before reaching a peace deal with the latter which involved kicking German troops out.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
The results showed that the chimps’ decisions aligned with rational patterns of belief revision.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2025
In addition to the Blue Jays, Drake — who turned 39 on Friday — has aligned himself with other Toronto sports teams.
—Mike Wilson, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aligned
Adjective
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Their horizontal flows push magnetic field lines toward the edges of the cells, creating a web of strong magnetic regions.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
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To make these adorable wine cork place cards, cut a horizontal slit across the top of the wine cork and slide in a place card.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Leaders in Congress agreed and sent out armadas of patriot privateers to do just that, plundering British shipping around the Atlantic rim and forcing Royal Navy warships to redeploy to convoy duty.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Advertisement In April 2021, Min Aung Hlaing personally agreed at an Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) meeting to the Five Point Consensus intended to end the bloodshed and open a path toward dialogue.—
Kim Aris,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Wells lined a ball that landed just fair down the right-field line.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Andrew Benintendi lined a fourth-inning sweeper from Ryan Bergert down the right-field line.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The Axisymmetric Vectoring Exhaust Nozzle (AVEN) provides thrust vectoring capability for X-BAT’s vertical takeoff and landing maneuverability.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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Located in its app, the Watch tab now features a feed of vertical video stories, though they are editorially curated rather than algorithmically fed, at least for now.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The Joe Gibbs Racing driver, Hamlin, then went to pit for four new tires while Hendrick Motorsports’ Larson only got two which placed him in fifth position ahead of Hamlin, who was in 10th.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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The officers have been placed on administrative leave while internal affairs conducts an investigation, per policy, police said in the release.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The sateen weave strikes the perfect balance for fall—breathable enough to release pesky heat and moisture, yet cozy and smooth enough to snuggle into on cooler nights.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Oct. 2025
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The jersey-stitch construction gives it a smooth drape that layers easily under blazers or jackets.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Eagles debuted this uniform combination as an homage to Brazilian soccer team SC Corinthians, the hosts of last year's Week 1 matchup at Arena Corinthians.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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As a major player in the uniform manufacturing sector, Lands’ End can not only handle the scale of the production, but also the diverse uniform types.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Putting on the Halloween show together every year proves challenging for the team at The Kelly Clarkson Show, who are often planning for the special while juggling their regular workloads.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Skattebo dislocated his ankle, fractured his fibula and ruptured his deltoid ligament on the play in question, all of which will combine to sideline him for the remainder of the regular season.—
Max Dible,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Aligned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aligned. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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