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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
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
Like many comic actors before him — Peter Sellers, Robin Williams, Steve Carell, Melissa McCarthy, Chris Rock, Eddie Murphy — Arnett proves that comedy and drama are very much aligned in a talented actor.
—Carole Horst, Variety, 8 Jan. 2026
People seated together in worship, imperfectly aligned but present.
—Philip Martin, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
July 23 – August 22 Your fierce heart and powerful drive are more aligned than ever.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2026
Data sharing, care coordination and aligned policy strategies can significantly improve engagement and continuity of care.
—Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
At the start of the year, this New Moon asks you to stop doing everything alone and to trust that aligned support exists.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 30 Dec. 2025
Usually critics groups aren’t so aligned with industry sentiment but that appears to be the trajectory here.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 26 Dec. 2025
But there isn’t really a football club out there that doesn’t have a pub or two, old or new, where supporters can feel aligned to the team’s history and everybody seems to have a shared purpose.
—Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2025
Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The case to redraw Malliotakis’s district was filed by an election firm aligned with the Democratic Party.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 27 Jan. 2026
Local private players are learning that being US-aligned is becoming its own form of credibility, an argument for political acceptability and, potentially, financing access.
—Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Steven and his fund are significant Lionsgate investors, and his interests are aligned with those of Lionsgate shareholders.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 26 Jan. 2026
The explanation aligned with broader conditions.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
The shoes aligned with the metallic shine of her lime green Versace dress, which featured safety pins connecting the top and skirt portions.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 12 Jan. 2026
And then there’s Aster, a Hyperliquid copycat that’s closely aligned with the crypto exchange Binance.
—Ben Weiss, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2026
Last December, armed rebels previously aligned with terror groups finally ousted Assad from power after a 14 year civil war.
—Lucia I Suarez Sang, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Continuity and operational excellence are the company’s priorities, Buyukpepe said, adding that hiring and workforce planning remain aligned with its long-term growth, innovation and customer needs.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Jan. 2026
Like many comic actors before him — Peter Sellers, Robin Williams, Steve Carell, Melissa McCarthy, Chris Rock, Eddie Murphy — Arnett proves that comedy and drama are very much aligned in a talented actor.
—Carole Horst, Variety, 8 Jan. 2026
People seated together in worship, imperfectly aligned but present.
—Philip Martin, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
July 23 – August 22 Your fierce heart and powerful drive are more aligned than ever.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2026
Data sharing, care coordination and aligned policy strategies can significantly improve engagement and continuity of care.
—Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
At the start of the year, this New Moon asks you to stop doing everything alone and to trust that aligned support exists.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 30 Dec. 2025
Usually critics groups aren’t so aligned with industry sentiment but that appears to be the trajectory here.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 26 Dec. 2025
But there isn’t really a football club out there that doesn’t have a pub or two, old or new, where supporters can feel aligned to the team’s history and everybody seems to have a shared purpose.
—Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2025
Verb
Successful founders prioritize what feels easy, light, and aligned with their personality and passions.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The case to redraw Malliotakis’s district was filed by an election firm aligned with the Democratic Party.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 27 Jan. 2026
Local private players are learning that being US-aligned is becoming its own form of credibility, an argument for political acceptability and, potentially, financing access.
—Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Steven and his fund are significant Lionsgate investors, and his interests are aligned with those of Lionsgate shareholders.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 26 Jan. 2026
The explanation aligned with broader conditions.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
The shoes aligned with the metallic shine of her lime green Versace dress, which featured safety pins connecting the top and skirt portions.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 12 Jan. 2026
And then there’s Aster, a Hyperliquid copycat that’s closely aligned with the crypto exchange Binance.
—Ben Weiss, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2026
Last December, armed rebels previously aligned with terror groups finally ousted Assad from power after a 14 year civil war.
—Lucia I Suarez Sang, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aligned
Adjective
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And this Voyageur by Mersea pick features those thick horizontal stripes in warm neutral colors and dramatic wide-neck collars, but in sweater form.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
26 Jan. 2026
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Tierra Santa Healing House introduces a comprehensive spa and longevity experience, featuring immersive hydrothermal rituals, botanical steam rooms infused with South American herbs, horizontal rain shower beds, cold plunge and red-light therapy and couples heated stone beds.—
Emma Kershaw,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Trump said late Thursday that President Vladimir Putin had agreed to a temporary pause in targeting Kyiv and other places as the region experiences freezing temperatures that have brought widespread hardship to civilians.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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The Senate agreed in 2006, when lawmakers confirmed Warsh to the Fed by voice vote.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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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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Fox Entertainment and Dhar Mann’s production company Dhar Mann Studios are teaming up to create microdramas for Holywater’s MyDrama platform, marking Mann’s first foray into the burgeoning vertical videos business.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Jan. 2026
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Nagahisa and regular cinematographer Hiroaki Takeda capture these traumatic moments as frames within frames — doorways, mirrors, and corners as small windows seen at a distance — vertical rectangles like phone screens.—
Blake Simons,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2026
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Police also placed the city of Los Angeles on tactical alert due to violent agitators on Alameda between Temple and Aliso streets.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Democrats have vowed not to support the funding measure unless there are guardrails placed on the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The weekend celebration started on Friday with a roller skating party on the smooth arena floor followed by a full schedule on Saturday of performances by local artists, tours and refreshments.—
Doug Duran,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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With the ability to charge a compatible phone wirelessly at 25W using the new Qi2 charging standard, the MagSafe-compatible Icemag 3 has a full-surface magnetic lock and provides smoother and steadier power flow.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Unlike many royal tiaras which feature sharp geometric spikes of diamonds or uniform loops, the Spencer Tiara has a more natural design known as the garland style.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
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Navigation is tuned for pools that are not uniform basins.—
IE Creative Studio,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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While returns were up this season, touchdowns were not — the league saw six touchdowns on 2,076 kickoff returns during the 2025 regular season, one fewer than the 2024 regular season.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Belichick's 333 wins in the regular season and playoffs with New England and Cleveland are the second most to Don Shula's 347.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Aligned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aligned. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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