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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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2
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
His view aligns with ideas put forth by Gerard O’Neill, the late physicist and Princeton University professor who posited that humans should aspire to live in gargantuan space stations that orbit close to home and spin to provide simulated gravity.
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Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
This perspective aligns with his broader philosophy that emerged from watching his father lose his ability to earn income during Collins’ childhood—an experience that motivated him to ensure investments could eventually replace employment income.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
While employees may experiment with AI individually, the absence of structured guidance prevents cohesive adoption that aligns with organizational goals.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Conversely, an answer vector that closely aligns with one or more knowledge anchors produces a higher trust score.
—Scott Zoldi, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The idea of an international WrestleMania aligns perfectly with WWE's global expansion strategy.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Nike told the Star-Telegram that Cooper’s passion for moving the sport forward, on and off the track, aligns with the company’s commitment to inspiring and uplifting the next generation through sport.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2025
The first rollout of the ad is kicking off in conjunction with this week’s Thursday Night Football game, as the automaker aligns itself with the NFL season, one of the largest moneymakers for advertisements leading up to the Super Bowl.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
Be sure to ask questions and ask to see sketches to make sure your vision aligns with your designer’s.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 5 Sep. 2025
Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
This perspective aligns with his broader philosophy that emerged from watching his father lose his ability to earn income during Collins’ childhood—an experience that motivated him to ensure investments could eventually replace employment income.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
While employees may experiment with AI individually, the absence of structured guidance prevents cohesive adoption that aligns with organizational goals.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Conversely, an answer vector that closely aligns with one or more knowledge anchors produces a higher trust score.
—Scott Zoldi, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The idea of an international WrestleMania aligns perfectly with WWE's global expansion strategy.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Nike told the Star-Telegram that Cooper’s passion for moving the sport forward, on and off the track, aligns with the company’s commitment to inspiring and uplifting the next generation through sport.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2025
The first rollout of the ad is kicking off in conjunction with this week’s Thursday Night Football game, as the automaker aligns itself with the NFL season, one of the largest moneymakers for advertisements leading up to the Super Bowl.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
Be sure to ask questions and ask to see sketches to make sure your vision aligns with your designer’s.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aligns
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Nathan agrees, stating that the group is unique due to their dual identity as outsiders who live and work in Korea.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Victor looks into his creation’s eyes and agrees.—
Thomas Page McBee,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Sep. 2025
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This timing generally corresponds to about 4 weeks before the first killing frost date, if frost is common in your area.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Sep. 2025
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The entity lists an address that corresponds to a San Francisco office of the Jordan Park Group, a financial investment company.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Aligns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aligns. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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