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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
At times, Spoelstra was just that, committed, concluding the season with Ware and Adebayo starting in tandem, and then opening the Heat’s lone postseason game, the play-in overtime road loss to the Charlotte Hornets, with the alignment.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Bishop Moore was already solid at linebacker with senior Blaze Allen and junior Cale Brit, and sophomore Lucas Bower when the Hornets are in a 3-4 alignment, and SanFilippo’s addition gives the Hornets a unit that could compare with any in the state.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Among the latter were different suggestions for how to bring the Cyclones into better alignment, including in the musculoskeletal sense.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Mack can truly rush from any alignment.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
Bishop Moore was already solid at linebacker with senior Blaze Allen and junior Cale Brit, and sophomore Lucas Bower when the Hornets are in a 3-4 alignment, and SanFilippo’s addition gives the Hornets a unit that could compare with any in the state.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Among the latter were different suggestions for how to bring the Cyclones into better alignment, including in the musculoskeletal sense.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Mack can truly rush from any alignment.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alignment
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Released in the early ‘90s, the double-sided wristwatch shows a conventional chronograph layout with three registers on one side and an oversized, one-minute, multimeter scale on the other.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
25 Apr. 2026
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There’s space to spread out, too, with notably generous layouts and extra-large bathroom vanities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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While Jurado emphasized continuity, Councilmember Tim McOsker focused on how the city’s role may need to change as the region’s funding structure shifts.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Officials say that general counsel Karen Buffkin will serve in an acting leadership role to ensure continuity of operations while the Connecticut Board of Regents for Higher Education determines next steps in the selection of new leadership.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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The steering wheel can monitor and adjust everything from how much brake pressure each tire receives to the differential, which is how much torque distribution goes to the tires.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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The distribution deal was negotiated between Sony Pictures Classics and UTA Independent Film Group acting for the filmmakers.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
1 May 2026
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The site design also features restroom facilities, laundry machines, internet access and a secured perimeter with around-the-clock onsite security.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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David Gallos’s scenic design showcases a modest but welcoming home where Bertha’s biscuits bake in the oven, a box of dominoes lies tucked on a side table, and warm coffee heats on the stove.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
26 Apr. 2026
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That retrospective orientation is inherent to the model.—
Andrew S. Boutros,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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At the time Cleveland was writing, editors were beginning to approach alumni magazines with a fresh orientation.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 Apr. 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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Leave plenty of distance between you and the vehicle in front of you to account for sudden stops or changes in the traffic pattern.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Apr. 2026
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Sunshine returns Monday, bringing a break from the wet pattern and highs climbing into the upper 60s.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Moon moves through your 10th House of Visibility, where your structure is more noticeable.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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Last fall, OpenAI overhauled its structure again to become a public benefit corporation, in which the nonprofit and other investors including Microsoft hold stakes.—
Deepa Seetharaman,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Alignment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alignment. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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