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also alinement
as in layout
the way objects in space are arranged in proper relation to one another
The alignment of the text with the pictures is off.
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Recent Examples of alignment
Advertisement The Trump Administration's foreign and trade policies are intended to overcome those challenges by using U.S. strength to ensure closer alignment of friends and containment of enemies, mainly China.
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Ian Bremmer, Time, 11 Aug. 2025
Higher scores indicate better alignment with these recommendations.
—Dr. Veer Patel, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2025
Everyone’s spine curves somewhat, but people with scoliosis have one or two significant curves that are 10 degrees or more out of alignment.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 10 Aug. 2025
As debt surpasses $1.7 trillion, solutions balancing access, affordability, and labor market alignment remain urgent.
—Scott White, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
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Ian Bremmer, Time, 11 Aug. 2025
Higher scores indicate better alignment with these recommendations.
—Dr. Veer Patel, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2025
Everyone’s spine curves somewhat, but people with scoliosis have one or two significant curves that are 10 degrees or more out of alignment.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 10 Aug. 2025
As debt surpasses $1.7 trillion, solutions balancing access, affordability, and labor market alignment remain urgent.
—Scott White, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alignment
Noun
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At the same time, the report highlights a sharp decline in the desirability of open office layouts.—
Gleb Tsipursky,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Aug. 2025
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Carved out of the hotel's centuries-old structure, each of the hotel's 15 rooms and suites has a different layout and personalized design.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This idea of continuity intrigued, and annoyed, Kuang.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
18 Aug. 2025
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These roles can stabilize organizations in transition but don’t provide continuity.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Adding directors with executive leadership, capital allocation, and distribution expertise to replace board members that have overseen years of value destruction, likely targeting chairman Jonathan Peacock specifically, should signal to the market the start of a new chapter.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
16 Aug. 2025
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Deadline first told you that Black Bear was launching a U.S. theatrical distribution arm led by former CAA Media Finance agent Benjamin Kramer.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
15 Aug. 2025
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In addition to their wide design and comfy soles, the upper material of the sneakers is made from breathable mesh to promote airflow during activities.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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For the Durango, customers can choose from a variety of six custom wheels, four colors for brake calipers, six exterior colors, six badge colors, five stripe designs, five interior seat colors and four seat belt colors.—
Liam Rappleye,
Freep.com,
9 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Still, blazars, because of this serendipitous orientation, tend to appear even brighter than the already ridiculously bright quasars.—
Monisha Ravisetti,
Space.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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These placements are pre-arranged with all necessary logistics—accommodation, orientation, and local support, ensuring volunteers can focus on meaningful contribution rather than navigating administration.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The pattern is unmistakable: Trump approaches these encounters like a real estate developer staging a property showing, focused on creating an atmosphere of possibility rather than nailing down concrete commitments.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
16 Aug. 2025
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According to troopers, the driver of a Dodge Durango veered into an active construction pattern and hit a worker in the center median.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
16 Aug. 2025
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The pyre’s final stunt sees the avian structure break free and soar through the night sky.—
Daron James,
IndieWire,
7 Aug. 2025
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File-level tools have deep knowledge of the PST file structure, enabling more complete and accurate reconstruction than raw-level tools, which depend largely on file signatures and file system metadata.—
Chongwei Chen,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Alignment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alignment. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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