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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
Joe Rao, Space.com, 8 Nov. 2025
South Africa seeks to project itself as non-aligned on the war, while maintaining warm relations with Moscow as a fellow member of the BRICS group of emerging economies.
—Reuters 16 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
So, this all aligned perfectly, and The Pitt is the result.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
Suddenly, sincerity felt like a fresher approach to a contemporary political story—more interesting, more unexpected, and more aligned with my artistic ethos.
—Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
Without putting the keys down, get the correct key aligned and inserted and turned in a lock.
—IEEE Spectrum, 4 Nov. 2025
The kind where communication feels electric and aligned, where conversations don’t loop in circles but actually go somewhere.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 2 Nov. 2025
If a job is ending, look for something more aligned with your skills and schedule.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
Greg Swartz of Bleacher Report proposes a fresh Chicago trade target for the Mavericks to better balance their awkwardly aligned roster.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 9 Nov. 2025
The orbiters are expected to linger in a holding pattern before heading for Mars next year when the red planet is better aligned for a less fuel-intensive journey.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
Experts from the Independent Forensic Expert Group said that the men's treatment aligned with the United Nations’ definition of torture.
—Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Speaking on The Allison Hagendorf Show, Perry, the lead singer, explained just how the stars aligned for 4 Non Blondes to take the stage together once again.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
Earlier stories in that newspaper described López Torres as a ruthless trafficker who has killed dozens and was earlier aligned with Colombia’s right-wing paramilitary forces, known as the United Self-Defense Forces of Colombia, or the Spanish acronym AUC.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
The outcome came on a night of decisive wins for candidates in various races aligned with the Mecklenburg County Democratic Party.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
Tellingly, only 1% of this year’s new voting members identified as being most aligned with the country genre.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 7 Nov. 2025
Black recently aligned with his real-life wife, Zelina, after turning heel.
—Fernando Quiles Jr, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
The time when all three objects are more-or-less aligned along a straight line; when the moon appears to sit directly between Pollux and Jupiter, will differ depending on where you are located.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 8 Nov. 2025
South Africa seeks to project itself as non-aligned on the war, while maintaining warm relations with Moscow as a fellow member of the BRICS group of emerging economies.
—Reuters 16 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
So, this all aligned perfectly, and The Pitt is the result.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
Suddenly, sincerity felt like a fresher approach to a contemporary political story—more interesting, more unexpected, and more aligned with my artistic ethos.
—Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025
Without putting the keys down, get the correct key aligned and inserted and turned in a lock.
—IEEE Spectrum, 4 Nov. 2025
The kind where communication feels electric and aligned, where conversations don’t loop in circles but actually go somewhere.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 2 Nov. 2025
If a job is ending, look for something more aligned with your skills and schedule.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
Greg Swartz of Bleacher Report proposes a fresh Chicago trade target for the Mavericks to better balance their awkwardly aligned roster.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
Verb
Conditions have aligned for the perfect opportunity to burn.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 9 Nov. 2025
The orbiters are expected to linger in a holding pattern before heading for Mars next year when the red planet is better aligned for a less fuel-intensive journey.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
Experts from the Independent Forensic Expert Group said that the men's treatment aligned with the United Nations’ definition of torture.
—Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Speaking on The Allison Hagendorf Show, Perry, the lead singer, explained just how the stars aligned for 4 Non Blondes to take the stage together once again.
—Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
Earlier stories in that newspaper described López Torres as a ruthless trafficker who has killed dozens and was earlier aligned with Colombia’s right-wing paramilitary forces, known as the United Self-Defense Forces of Colombia, or the Spanish acronym AUC.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
The outcome came on a night of decisive wins for candidates in various races aligned with the Mecklenburg County Democratic Party.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
Tellingly, only 1% of this year’s new voting members identified as being most aligned with the country genre.
—Melinda Newman, Billboard, 7 Nov. 2025
Black recently aligned with his real-life wife, Zelina, after turning heel.
—Fernando Quiles Jr, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 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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In a world of wifi and streaming, give me the reels of film that have to be carefully placed and changed.—
Keith Sharon,
Nashville Tennessean,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Cake Wedding cake orders are often placed later in the wedding planning process, sometimes just three weeks before the event, and can cost $540 on average, according to the Knot.—
Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The TikTok-beloved Dyson Supersonic is designed to protect hair from extreme heat damage and frizz while leaving locks extra smooth and shiny.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
7 Nov. 2025
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The hatch handles well and has a smooth ride quality.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 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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McCutcheon, who scored four goals in the regular season, seems to shift into a second gear during the playoffs, having now scored three times in four postseason games.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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Managing fatigue and high blood pressure involves lifestyle changes like eating a balanced diet, staying active, and getting regular checkups.—
Alexandria Nyembwe,
Health,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Aligned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aligned. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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