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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
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
The Three of Cups is about attracting aligned friendship, community, and celebration, reminding you that not all growth has to be painful or serious.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
This is one of the most aligned times of year to share your voice, book that spiritual retreat, or write the proposal that’s been sitting in your drafts.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 30 Sep. 2025
Chris Vannini, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
In Valentin's case, his love for Molina, and in Cassian's, his love for adoptive mother, Maarva (Fiona Shaw), girlfriend Bix (Adria Arjona), and the other rebels with whom he's aligned himself.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Oct. 2025
For the motorists whose commuting fates aligned with the trajectory of the aircraft the crash came from nowhere.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 11 Oct. 2025
The stars aligned on this, and this kind of a show won't happen for a long time, if ever again.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Senators may have a harder time getting aligned with House Republicans, who passed their bill without the China proposal, in hopes of handing President Donald Trump a negotiating tool.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 10 Oct. 2025
But electoral authorities, aligned with the regime, disqualified her from running.
—Barney Henderson, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
The clues have been there from the start, the little touches that aligned Grasso’s bifurcated personality with Tom and Robbie’s.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2025
And then comes 10/10, a numerological Ascension Portal, aligned with the Moon’s entrance into Gemini.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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
The Three of Cups is about attracting aligned friendship, community, and celebration, reminding you that not all growth has to be painful or serious.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
This is one of the most aligned times of year to share your voice, book that spiritual retreat, or write the proposal that’s been sitting in your drafts.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 30 Sep. 2025
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The program also got aligned on NIL, leading to so many key players returning this season.
—Chris Vannini, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
In Valentin's case, his love for Molina, and in Cassian's, his love for adoptive mother, Maarva (Fiona Shaw), girlfriend Bix (Adria Arjona), and the other rebels with whom he's aligned himself.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Oct. 2025
For the motorists whose commuting fates aligned with the trajectory of the aircraft the crash came from nowhere.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 11 Oct. 2025
The stars aligned on this, and this kind of a show won't happen for a long time, if ever again.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Senators may have a harder time getting aligned with House Republicans, who passed their bill without the China proposal, in hopes of handing President Donald Trump a negotiating tool.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 10 Oct. 2025
But electoral authorities, aligned with the regime, disqualified her from running.
—Barney Henderson, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
The clues have been there from the start, the little touches that aligned Grasso’s bifurcated personality with Tom and Robbie’s.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2025
And then comes 10/10, a numerological Ascension Portal, aligned with the Moon’s entrance into Gemini.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 5 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aligned
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Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Oct. 2025
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Instead of applying excessive pressure and using a circular motion to avoid streaks, Riding recommends wiping the glass in long vertical and horizontal strokes.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Oct. 2025
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Dylan Buell / Getty Images The Sacramento Kings and fourth-year forward Keegan Murray have agreed to a five-year, $140 million extension, a league source told The Athletic.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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In a step toward easing that friction, however, NBCU and Apple have agreed to place select programming on the partner service’s app.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
16 Oct. 2025
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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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This modular setup served as a bridge solution for the Type 125 class, which currently lacks a vertical launch system.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
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Standing out is a spacious living room wrapped in vertical fir siding, plus a dining area that connects to a minimalist kitchen upgraded with newer stainless steel appliances.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
15 Oct. 2025
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Armstrong was placed on IR earlier this week, after sustaining a hamstring injury in the loss to Carolina.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
12 Oct. 2025
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Young placed an accurate pass to McMillan on a slant route, but the ball bounced off McMillan’s hands and floated into the mitts of Cowboys safety Donovan Wilson for an interception.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Don’t be fooled by its smooth feel, though.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
17 Oct. 2025
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Homemade versions almost always skew watery, more like soup than a thick, smooth mash.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Rather than being uniform and unambiguously associated with WASP-39b itself, the fluctuating signals of the compounds suggested episodic behavior to Oza and his colleagues, while the composition hinted at an external source.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Scientific American,
13 Oct. 2025
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The case is lightweight yet highly impact-resistant, providing uniform protection during long filming sessions, travel, or mounting.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 Oct. 2025
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The Dodgers, swept by the Milwaukee Brewers in the regular season series, are poised to reverse that with one more swipe of the broom on Friday night.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
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The biggest piece of season 4 casting news to emerge is that Janney will be promoted to a series regular alongside Bradley Whitford, who plays Todd Penn, Grace's husband.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Aligned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aligned. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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