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1
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
Smith’s future aligns with whether the Cowboys can find an answer at left tackle.
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Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 28 Feb. 2026
Plus, the timing aligns with an inherent habit shift.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 27 Feb. 2026
The project aligns broadly with the Pacific nation’s national decarbonization goals.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2026
Blue Bell tour coming to Texas cities The new flavor rollout aligns with Blue Bell’s upcoming Lone Star Scoop Tour, a statewide promotional event that will make a stop in Austin this spring.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
That message aligns with broader labor market trends.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
On Wednesday, the Japanese government tapped Ayano Sato of Aoyama Gakuin University and Toichiro Asada of Chuo University as central bank board members, both dovish in their policy stance which aligns with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's approach as well.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2026
The board is responsible for supervising the superintendent, stewarding the budget responsibly and creating policy that aligns with community values.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 25 Feb. 2026
With production already in progress as of early 2026, the 2027 window aligns with the kind of turnaround viewers have come to expect from major HBO productions that require extensive post-production work.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 2026
Joseph Hoyt, Dallas Morning News, 28 Feb. 2026
Plus, the timing aligns with an inherent habit shift.
—Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 27 Feb. 2026
The project aligns broadly with the Pacific nation’s national decarbonization goals.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Feb. 2026
Blue Bell tour coming to Texas cities The new flavor rollout aligns with Blue Bell’s upcoming Lone Star Scoop Tour, a statewide promotional event that will make a stop in Austin this spring.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
That message aligns with broader labor market trends.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
On Wednesday, the Japanese government tapped Ayano Sato of Aoyama Gakuin University and Toichiro Asada of Chuo University as central bank board members, both dovish in their policy stance which aligns with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's approach as well.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2026
The board is responsible for supervising the superintendent, stewarding the budget responsibly and creating policy that aligns with community values.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 25 Feb. 2026
With production already in progress as of early 2026, the 2027 window aligns with the kind of turnaround viewers have come to expect from major HBO productions that require extensive post-production work.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aligns
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In exchange for debt proceeds, the trustee — Wells Fargo — agrees to issue certificates of participation to private investors, the lawsuit states.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
26 Feb. 2026
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According to the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, also known as HIPAA, health care providers are prohibited from disclosing information about a person’s health, unless the patient agrees in writing.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Feb. 2026
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Every point on the circle corresponds to a different solution to this equation.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
24 Feb. 2026
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In her experience, 15% often corresponds to about 33 pounds (15 kilograms).—
Nicole Hernandez,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Aligns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aligns. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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