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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
The answer is yes — pushing and shoving can never get you to true alignment.
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Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 15 Jan. 2026
Its abundant arch support tends to reposition your body alignment, which can improve posture overall.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
Experts say focusing on alignment, depth, and gradual progression helps make squats safer and more effective.
—Allison Forsyth, Health, 14 Jan. 2026
Doing so against another NATO member would make American allies question the benefits of alignment, including countries in Asia, Alamariu said.
—Tasmin Lockwood, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2026
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Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 15 Jan. 2026
Its abundant arch support tends to reposition your body alignment, which can improve posture overall.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
Experts say focusing on alignment, depth, and gradual progression helps make squats safer and more effective.
—Allison Forsyth, Health, 14 Jan. 2026
Doing so against another NATO member would make American allies question the benefits of alignment, including countries in Asia, Alamariu said.
—Tasmin Lockwood, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for alignment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alignment
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Professor Alan Woodward, a security expert at the University of Surrey, highlighted the technical feasibility of espionage given the physical layout, The Telegraph reported.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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In architecture lingo, Rudolph thought intensely in terms of section — about vertical space — over plan or what is a traditional layout.—
Anthony Paletta,
Curbed,
13 Jan. 2026
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If strikes move forward, the Department of Health will have staff on site at all affected hospitals beginning tomorrow morning and for the duration of the strike to ensure patient safety and continuity of care.—
Noelle Lilley,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Nevertheless, the mosaic floor represents a continuity within the city—a thread that ran through its existence.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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A day after booking Soto and Baz, investigators arrested Gutierrez, who allegedly led the distribution of the cocaine to dealers and users, at his Oxnard home.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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The company aims to scale up its distribution footprint and leverage its physical stores — dubbed Alo Sanctuaries — not just as transactional spaces but hubs for community-building experiences.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
10 Jan. 2026
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The runner offers a neutral design with texture and fluff that gives your feet something comfy to sink into.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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Ross is considered one of the most important figures in golf, and the club is frequently praised for staying true to his traditional design style.—
Chase Jordan
January 13,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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In Clayton’s and Josephson’s hands, though, the fawn response becomes something more pliable, less a sign of acute threat than a broadly anxious orientation to the world.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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There was no mention of Plichta's radical ideological orientation in the story.—
Asra Q. Nomani,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 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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Harvard researchers call this pattern the jagged technological frontier of AI.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Jan. 2026
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With their vibrant pink color and unusual picotee pattern, the flowers of 'Supra Cherry' picotee dianthus will command attention in the garden.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Jan. 2026
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Their streamlined structure transitions effortlessly from day excursions to evening dinners, keeping packing minimal and chic.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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Samsung addressed these issues early in development by redesigning the sensor structure.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Alignment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alignment. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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