Synonyms of aligning

aligning 1 of 2

noun

variants also alining

as in alignment

Related Words

• alignment
• structure
• system
• orientation
• distribution
• layout
• design
• pattern
• sequence
• disposal
• ordering
• setup
• arrangement
• lining up
• continuity
• priority
• disposition
• array
• order
• precedence
• succession
• series
• progression
• chain
• procession

Dissimilar Words

• disruption
• disorder
• confusion
• upset
• disorganization
• disconnection
• disjointedness

aligning

2 of 2

verb

variants also alining

present participle of align

1

as in agreeing

to bring to or be in a state of agreement

Though we have our differences, we align on many issues.

Related Words

• agreeing
• corresponding
• balancing
• checking
• squaring
• according
• organizing
• coinciding
• standardizing
• arranging
• coordinating
• reconciling
• equalizing
• sorting
• harmonizing
• systematizing
• conforming
• arraying
• adapting
• connecting
• integrating
• tallying
• uniting
• ordering
• rhyming
• evening
• combining
• merging
• comporting
• regularizing
• proportioning
• correlating
• matching
• synchronizing
• accommodating
• keying
• conciliating
• synthesizing
• blending
• joining
• fusing
• attuning
• tuning
• orchestrating
• jibing
• unifying
• going
• fitting
• pairing
• chording
• dovetailing
• paralleling
• suiting
• registering
• equaling
• lining up

Dissimilar Words

• disrupting
• upsetting
• skewing
• disarranging
• alienating
• confusing
• disordering
• deranging
• disturbing
• contradicting
• disorganizing
• messing (up)
• conflicting
• rumpling
• disharmonizing
• disputing
• estranging
• nullifying
• negating
• clashing
• disarraying
• mussing (up)
• differing (from)
• jarring
• disagreeing (with)
• gainsaying

2

as in lining

to set in order

Make sure your quilting squares are aligned and pinned before sewing.

She was waiting for the stars to align.

Related Words

• lining
• placing
• cuing
• queuing
• prioritizing
• setting
• lining up
• filing
• emplacing
• arranging
• balancing
• displaying
• organizing
• sequencing
• standardizing
• disposing
• classifying
• equalizing
• codifying
• setting out
• systematizing
• alphabetizing
• hierarchizing
• arraying
• mapping (out)
• ordering
• evening
• marshaling
• regularizing
• proportioning
• ranging
• grooming
• unscrambling
• laying out
• drawing up
• making up
• straightening (up)
• tidying (up)
• sprucing (up)

Dissimilar Words

• disarranging
• disordering
• messing (up)
• deranging
• rumpling
• mussing (up)
• misaligning
• disarraying

Example Sentences

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

With Figures’ victory, the state added a second Black member of Congress for the first time in its history, aligning its representation with its demographics. — Kim Chandler, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026

Automakers have also been more tightly aligning production with demand to avoid discounting vehicles. — Robert Ferris, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026

However, his LinkedIn profile lists his employment at BSN Sports from 2011 to 2021, broadly aligning with the timeline outlined by prosecutors. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 27 Oct. 2026

The seal is awarded to universities that build momentum on campus for continuous improvement in Latino student success by aligning data, practice and leadership. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 27 Oct. 2026

Any function that depends on people aligning priorities, sharing knowledge and coordinating work can benefit from the same approach. — Joel Burleson-Davis, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Lula accused the Bolsonaro family of aligning itself with US interests at Brazil’s expense, while Flávio rejected the charge and criticized Lula’s foreign policy. — Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026

On a lesser show, Lee would have thrown Dale a meaningful look, baffled that the material world was aligning with the woo-woo. — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026

But as Cathy moves through life and eventually into her role as a brothel owner (when she is known as Kate), makeup becomes increasingly accessible, aligning with her character arc. — Katie Gunderman, Allure, 21 Oct. 2026