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aligning

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verb

variants also alining
present participle of align
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Recent Examples of aligning
Noun
The only justice who agreed with Thomas with less frequency was liberal Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, with the two aligning on 54 percent of cases. Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
Safety features have been strengthened with a Category 1 stop mechanism, safety PLCs, an onboard emergency stop, and FailSafe over EtherCAT protocols, aligning the system with evolving industrial safety standards. Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026 Democrats should be aligning with Israel, not with Bibi. CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026 Mayor Daniel Lurie announced the plan, the city’s first update in five years, alongside legislation aligning official climate goals with the new strategy. Bay City News Service, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2026 Dillihay will explore the creative decision-making, cultural perspective, and collaborative leadership required to bring the project to life – from guiding story and shaping performances to aligning hundreds of artists and technicians behind one cohesive vision. Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026 That means establishing clear guardrails, aligning incentives, and ensuring that both government and industry share responsibility for the risks and outcomes of deploying these systems. Robert F. Dees, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026 The format gave the performance a digital-first feel, aligning with the YouTube livestream that broadcast the show to a global audience. Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026 The Rose Bud native will serve a one-year term representing student interests while assisting the council in supervising chapter affairs and aligning local initiatives with national American Society for Public Administration policies. Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2026 The potential strike would mark the first time administrators have joined teachers and school staff in a coordinated walkout across LAUSD, aligning the district’s three largest labor groups. Teresa Liu, Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aligning
Noun
  • That trust has translated into a level of operational alignment that is difficult to replicate in conventional founder pairings.
    NIa Bowers, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
  • There’s this kismet alignment with these characters at this moment in time.
    Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Orbán had vetoed the bill after initially agreeing to it, enraging EU officials and counterparts across the 27-nation bloc.
    ABC News, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Gore declares the Cold War over after agreeing on a historic partnership with Soviet Premier Mikhail Gorbachev.
    Richard Edwards, Space.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Waldorf Astoria Shanghai Qiantan faces Youcheng Park and connects directly to the waterfront promenade, placing it squarely within the city’s fast-evolving riverfront.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
  • The friend is just placing a call, which your wife can either ignore or ask to be voice-only.
    Judith Martin, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026

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“Aligning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aligning. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.

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