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also alinements
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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 alignments
Some pointed to signs in Revelation 12 and various astrological alignments involving the constellations Virgo and Leo as evidence that prophecy was being fulfilled.
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Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
Using artificial neutral networks, his tool allows astronomers to distinguish true binary star systems from chance alignments in massive data sets like the European Space Agency’s Gaia mission.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025
Understanding these alignments helps explain why eclipses don't happen every month and why some are only visible from specific parts of the world.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Are there any upcoming alignments?
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Instead, Greenlaw sat for a second straight game, and the Broncos’ linebackers got run to death on alignments by Warren and rail routes by Jonathan Taylor.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2025
Speaking during his postgame news conference last year, Pittman said the Ole Miss offense might have had tipoffs on what Arkansas was doing defensively, which could have been through alignments, adjustments or signaling.
—Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2025
The coaches have asked Mahomes to look deep before throwing short, even if pre-snap alignments or pre-game film suggests the back end of the secondary will be occupied.
—Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
The findings suggest that divorce is not only a matter of interpersonal conflict, but also of deeper alignments (or misalignments) between what individuals and cultures prioritize.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
Using artificial neutral networks, his tool allows astronomers to distinguish true binary star systems from chance alignments in massive data sets like the European Space Agency’s Gaia mission.
—Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025
Understanding these alignments helps explain why eclipses don't happen every month and why some are only visible from specific parts of the world.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Are there any upcoming alignments?
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Instead, Greenlaw sat for a second straight game, and the Broncos’ linebackers got run to death on alignments by Warren and rail routes by Jonathan Taylor.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2025
Speaking during his postgame news conference last year, Pittman said the Ole Miss offense might have had tipoffs on what Arkansas was doing defensively, which could have been through alignments, adjustments or signaling.
—Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2025
The coaches have asked Mahomes to look deep before throwing short, even if pre-snap alignments or pre-game film suggests the back end of the secondary will be occupied.
—Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
The findings suggest that divorce is not only a matter of interpersonal conflict, but also of deeper alignments (or misalignments) between what individuals and cultures prioritize.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alignments
Noun
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Customization applies to almost every aspect on board, including layouts, hundreds of material and color choices, and 12 seat styles.—
J. George Gorant,
Robb Report,
21 Sep. 2025
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The three to four bedroom homes are designed for indoor-outdoor lifestyles and open-concept layouts, plus details that add to a sense of casual, California luxury.—
Liz Ohanesian,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Outdated or missing beneficiary designations are common and can lead to delays, unintended distributions or even disputes among heirs.—
Larry Light,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Their total charitable distributions now exceed $20 million, with 100% of every dollar raised going to needy recipients.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These gaps reflect broader religious patterns in American life.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Experts at Colorado State University echo that forecast, noting that shifts in wind patterns and other atmospheric factors could support a noticeable uptick in activity.—
Daniel Peck,
ABC News,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Silicon Wafers The ultrapure silicon is made up of many crystals at different orientations.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
22 Sep. 2025
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All iPhone 17s come with a square sensor for the front-facing camera that the company says allows for multiple photo orientations when used for selfies.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Some offer ergonomic designs, but all just need your elbow grease to operate.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Sep. 2025
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Replicating that precision on a chip requires not only advanced engineering but also new materials and designs.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The project, according to its environmental analysis, will have 7,040 total parking spaces that are spread across multiple structures within residential and mixed-use buildings.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Sep. 2025
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From a distance, Biosphere 2 emerges from the cacti and creosote of the Sonoran desert like a gleaming oasis, a colony of glass and bright white structures.—
Chris Impey,
The Conversation,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Despite that notable change, watching One Battle After Another is much like the experience of reading Pynchon, who lurches from high comedy to stomach-turning naturalism and punctuates plot-heavy sequences with little grace notes of character portraiture.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
24 Sep. 2025
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In one of the film’s tautest sequences, they’re caught swimming in a neighbor’s pool by a caretaker (Damien Bonnard), and Sana must decide whether to pay off the man to keep his silence.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Natural areas like lawns and gardens absorb water but so do a variety of landscaping materials like gravel and also certain types of concrete interlocking or pavers with grid systems, designed to improve drainage.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
24 Sep. 2025
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In other words, the move to digital entry systems changes the process, but not the requirement to have a valid passport on hand.—
Bailey Berg,
AFAR Media,
24 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Alignments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alignments. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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