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aligned

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verb

variants also alined
past tense of align
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Recent Examples of aligned
Adjective
Their dashboards reflected similar revenue trends, comparable staffing levels and aligned client satisfaction scores. Adam Povlitz, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 More info on that format, as well as six-man, non-aligned teams and wild-card points, can be found here. Charles Baggarly august 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Aug. 2026 On paper, Murphy and Ellis, who are credited as co-creators and co-wrote the first two episodes, seem aligned in aesthetic. Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2026 But Washington insiders’ efforts to help Stevens actually worked against her in a year when Democratic voters were more aligned with El-Sayed’s contempt for the Establishment. Philip Elliott, Time, 5 Aug. 2026 Welcome to Style Forecast, a monthly horoscope that uses astrology to help each zodiac sign feel like their most confident and aligned self. Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2026 In 2006, Emanuel helped the party pick up 30 House seats from Republicans; neither the DSA nor the Bernie Sanders–aligned entities Our Revolution and Justice Democrats have flipped a single one. James Kirchick, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026 And two, that coalitions around Israel have been scrambled and re-aligned. Literary Hub, 20 July 2026
Verb
Investing more time up front in strategy leads to stronger creative, clearer messaging and campaigns that are differentiated, relevant and aligned with measurable business outcomes. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Ag issues Candidates appeared aligned on some agriculture issues, such as investing in the emerging biofuel industry and the next generation of farmers. Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 6 Aug. 2026 While boosters seek to help their favorite team recruit top players and win championships, MMRs are not aligned with any particular school and simply want to turn a profit. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Aug. 2026 According to sources, the parties were not creatively aligned, and Kelley was not happy about how the project had been handled. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026 Some Modi supporters have doubled down, however, with online activists aligned to Modi’s party seeking to identify protesters and share their personal details online to intimidate them. ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026 In neighboring Wisconsin, Francesca Hong, who previously aligned with the Democratic Socialists of America, has what appears to be a commanding lead in the gubernatorial primary. Tamara Keith, NPR, 4 Aug. 2026 His ruling aligned with the plaintiffs who argued the ballot language is misleading. Romy Ellenbogen Herald, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026 Albesa said on Thursday that Puig continues to evaluate M&A opportunities that are aligned with its long-term strategy. Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 30 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aligned
Adjective
  • Number 1, because each well requires up to 20 million gallons of fresh water to frac a typical horizontal well.
    Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Four horizontal propellers provide vertical lift, while a separate propeller at the rear drives the aircraft during forward flight.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Villa endeavour to move others on, including Leon Bailey, 29, who remains in a prolonged period of negotiation with his current club and Hull City, who have long agreed a fee for the winger.
    Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The club agreed to a rigorous trial period over the course of several months during the 2024-25 season, ending with Biolyz signing the Dortmund to its first commercial contract.
    Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Multiple copies of Howl, Kaddish, and assembled collections of complete verse lined (and still line) my bookshelves.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
  • And in the bottom of the seventh, Yoshida led off with a single, Trevor Story walked, Ceddanne Rafaela, pinch-hitting for Marcelo Mayer, lined a ball past the outstretched glove arm of first baseman Keith, but far inside the right-field line for a two-run single.
    Gabrielle Starr, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Incorporate thoughtful storage solutions that conceal clutter, utilize wall and vertical space, and allow for quick cleanup.
    Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Another hint at the shrinking vertical dimensions of this laptop design is the flat-key keyboard.
    Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The group placed light detectors called photodiodes on the ground and on board a high-altitude balloon, which collected data on the light patterns before and after totality.
    Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The Chicago White Sox on Friday placed Joey Bart on the IL with a fracture in his left hand.
    LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • There’s a symmetry despite all four stands having a different design, ranging from the concrete pillars of the Bramall Lane end to the much smoother lines seen along the John Street Stand.
    Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Pips-in rubber, or inverted rubber, is smooth on the outer surface, and the pips instead touch the inside of the foam.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The Mayflower Stand, refurbished in 2019, looks out over a modern, if otherwise rather visually ordinary, stadium, with the three uniform sides joined together at both corners.
    Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Even as the legislation advances, the lack of a uniform national framework has left states with the burden of stepping in to provide their own rules and guidance.
    Brian Delp, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • If Vuskovic grows into a Premier League regular and leader at Brighton, that club-record fee will turn into a smart piece of business.
    Andy Naylor, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Swoopes made history as the first player to sign a WNBA contract, the first female athlete to receive a Nike signature shoe with the Air Swoopes, and the first WNBA player to record a regular-season triple-double.
    Dominique Fluker, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

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“Aligned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aligned. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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