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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
In this sense, leadership is less about authority and more about alignment.
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Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
The investment bank names stocks with strong tech and innovation capabilities as one of its top picks, citing the closer alignment with China's 15th Five-Year Plan, as well as those showing potential to make a bigger global footprint to meet energy demand.
—Justina Lee, CNBC, 13 May 2026
These stories didn’t specifically cover blackmail or other ethical situations covered in the evaluation but instead modeled broad alignment with Claude’s constitution.
—Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026
The road’s original alignment followed the Camino Real and the Santa Fe Trail, both Spanish colonial routes.
—Jasmine Desiree, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
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Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
The investment bank names stocks with strong tech and innovation capabilities as one of its top picks, citing the closer alignment with China's 15th Five-Year Plan, as well as those showing potential to make a bigger global footprint to meet energy demand.
—Justina Lee, CNBC, 13 May 2026
These stories didn’t specifically cover blackmail or other ethical situations covered in the evaluation but instead modeled broad alignment with Claude’s constitution.
—Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026
The road’s original alignment followed the Camino Real and the Santa Fe Trail, both Spanish colonial routes.
—Jasmine Desiree, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alignment
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My living room has an open-concept layout, extending to the dining room and kitchen, so a large sofa matches the scale of the space well.—
Meg Kernahan,
Architectural Digest,
15 May 2026
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The second and last bed in the four-sleeper layout is located on the opposite end, all the way against the front wall.—
C.C. Weiss
May 15,
New Atlas,
15 May 2026
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The inaccuracies—octopuses are solitary and short-lived, while organizations require sustained collaboration and multi-year continuity—are minor and easily acknowledged.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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To ensure continuity, Arlene asked her niece, Betty Smith, her husband Truman, and family to become partners at Satsuma.—
Nancy Vienneau,
Southern Living,
17 May 2026
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Firstman all but preemptively slapped an A24 logo on Club Kid, which doesn’t have distribution yet as of this writing, but his film really would fit into their stable of commercially friendly art flicks, down to its gooey heart.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
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As for the distribution of grades across the state, 25% of Kansas hospitals earned A grades, higher than the 23% recorded in fall 2025.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2026
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These 100-percent linen pants have practical front panel pockets for holding small essentials, and shoppers praised the tapered design and ankle-length cut that work well on petite frames.—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
18 May 2026
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Set the scene One of the first things that jumps out at any of 1 Hotels' locations is the biophilic design.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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The credit union will work with the school’s student affairs division on student engagement initiatives including orientation and move-in week.—
Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2026
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All systems are electric to support the City's climate goals, and complemented by passive design measures that include orientation, shading and daylight optimization to ease reliance on mechanical systems.—
Stefan Ionescu
May 12,
New Atlas,
12 May 2026
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The only justice who agreed with Thomas with less frequency was liberal Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, with the two aligning on 54 percent of cases.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The idea is being studied by scientists, who warn that impacts may be unpredictable, including changes in rain patterns, draughts and unforeseen weather changes.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
18 May 2026
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So, too, has ball progression from their initial build-up phase after last summer’s sale of Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid, as well as a lack of patterns of play in the final third.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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The object no longer belongs to its origin or to its own agency, but to the structures that contain it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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The fire has burned two historic structures on the island, which is home to rare plant species like the Torrey pine.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
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“Alignment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alignment. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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