aligning 1 of 2

variants also alining

aligning

2 of 2

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
Meanwhile, the older adults’ confidence dropped, aligning with previous research showing that older adults are generally better able to gauge their ability to perform complex tasks. C. Michael White, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026 Grubbs remained healthy last season as the 59ers won the Class 2A state title, and the stars seem to be aligning for him. Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026 Karina expressed excitement to inspire creativity and self-expression, aligning with her reputation as a prominent K-pop style icon. Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 This involves aligning the primary and secondary mirrors so light reflects properly to the eyepiece. Damian Peach, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2026 The transcontinental railroad would help secure California and its plentiful resources for the Union while also aligning with the country’s embrace of Manifest Destiny — the idea that the United States had a right to grow westward. Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026 Doing so means aligning capabilities with geography rather than optimizing for a single centre of efficiency. Yasushi Sasaki, Fortune, 30 July 2026 What matters is aligning your decision with your financial needs, values, and long-term goals. Joel Johnson, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aligning
Noun
  • In the meantime, Venus in Libra will meet with Pluto retrograde in a harmonious alignment, adding depth, magnetism and a bit of psychological intrigue to the energetic atmosphere.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The invite said something like technical alignment, and nobody senior goes to those, because that is the part where the nerds work out the pipes.
    Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Espi‘s arrival was announced on Thursday, with Madrid and Levante agreeing a lightning-fast transfer for the 21-year-old Spanish striker in a deal worth around €25million.
    Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 5 Aug. 2026
  • At the moment, that’s determined by whether the Best Player at the recent World Cup won by his country Spain renews a contract which expires on June 30, 2027 at the Etihad or returns home to the Spanish capital by agreeing to join Real Madrid.
    Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • With Dolphin expected to affect part of Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu, residents whose houses were damaged by last week’s deadly earthquake were placing blue tarps on roofs and walls to prevent water damage.
    ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Either thaw them at room temperature or reheat them by wrapping frozen muffins or loaves in foil and placing them in a 300ºF oven for 12 to 15 minutes (muffins) or up to 30 minutes (loaves) until heated through.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2026

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“Aligning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aligning. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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