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as in agrees
to bring to or be in a state of agreement
Though we have our differences, we align on many issues.
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as in lines
to set in order
Make sure your quilting squares are aligned and pinned before sewing. She was waiting for the stars to align.
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Recent Examples of aligns
The program also aligns with Leidos’ NorthStar 2030 strategy, which targets growth in large-scale technology modernization and cybersecurity work for US federal agencies.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2026
According to Stutzman, the WGSU has not backed off several demands, including the right to strike during the term of the agreement and a contract term that aligns with the MBA bargaining cycle.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
Twin Rivers leaders point to the fact that their offer aligns with an independent fact-finder’s recommendations.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 14 Mar. 2026
The OpenClaw craze also aligns with China’s embrace of open-source AI, a strategy that has helped build labs’ reputation among the developer community and slowly helped models work their way into global business.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
Canori, in his statement, added that his team has taken tremendous care working with Newport Beach and world-class architects to ensure the project complements and aligns with the vision and plan for Newport Center.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 14 Mar. 2026
This security approach aligns with the expansionist ambitions of Israel’s far right governing coalition.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
Again, this tone aligns poorly with the memories of grieving family members and the like.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
However, our study aligns with others that have examined telehealth use since the pandemic.
—Terrence Liu, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2026
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2026
According to Stutzman, the WGSU has not backed off several demands, including the right to strike during the term of the agreement and a contract term that aligns with the MBA bargaining cycle.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
Twin Rivers leaders point to the fact that their offer aligns with an independent fact-finder’s recommendations.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 14 Mar. 2026
The OpenClaw craze also aligns with China’s embrace of open-source AI, a strategy that has helped build labs’ reputation among the developer community and slowly helped models work their way into global business.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
Canori, in his statement, added that his team has taken tremendous care working with Newport Beach and world-class architects to ensure the project complements and aligns with the vision and plan for Newport Center.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 14 Mar. 2026
This security approach aligns with the expansionist ambitions of Israel’s far right governing coalition.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
Again, this tone aligns poorly with the memories of grieving family members and the like.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
However, our study aligns with others that have examined telehealth use since the pandemic.
—Terrence Liu, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aligns
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Norton agrees that the balance is currently holding.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
11 Mar. 2026
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Energy agency agrees to release some oil reserves Oil prices remained well below Monday’s peaks but the price of Brent crude, the international standard, was still up some 20% Wednesday from when the war began.—
David Rising,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Not every zodiac sign corresponds to a month.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
8 Mar. 2026
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This corresponds to a younger Universe of roughly 13 billion years.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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