aligns

variants also alines
present tense third-person singular of align
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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of aligns The jet stream aligns well, acting as a highway for low-pressure systems to roll through. — Ahmad Bajjey, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026 Part of that work includes evaluating year-to-year how the district’s core curriculum aligns with state assessments, according to Ami Engel, the district’s associate superintendent for curriculum, instruction and assessment. — Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026 The calendar aligns with a packed line-up of international sporting events, from the Dubai Premier Padel P1 and T100 Triathlon to the DP World Tour Championship and Emirates Dubai 7s. — Scott Campbell, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026 Therapists’ networks like Latinx Therapy and Therapy for Latinx can be places to find a licensed professional that aligns with your needs. — Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026 The campaign also aligns with an emerging marketing trend for analog storytelling. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2026 The glasses securely snap into place on a hook that aligns the charging pins in the case with the tiny contacts on the underside of the nose bridge. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026 Research also shows that children admitted to intensive care settings for managing life-threatening illness are more likely to receive care that aligns with their goals. — Emilee Flynn, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2026 The move aligns the acting races with the rest of the categories on the ballot. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aligns
Verb
  • Bunting agrees, noting that annuals can help mitigate soil erosion.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The evaluator agrees to a narrow scope, performs testing and issues a favorable report.
    — Avani Desai, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • The award corresponds with Cartoon Saloon’s 25th anniversary.
    — John Hopewell, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026
  • According to the team, this corresponds to more than 3,500 hours of continuous operation.
    — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026

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“Aligns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aligns. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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