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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
Democrats are aligning themselves with that mindset, handing Republicans the mantle of the AI-image party … and waiting for the backlash. David Weigel, semafor.com, 8 Apr. 2026 Campbell said the deal requires aligning multiple players in a challenging lending environment. John Magsam, Arkansas Online, 8 Apr. 2026 The Council can act now by investing in true industrial affordability, aligning workforce training with the needs of modern advanced manufacturing, and fixing our aging freight and curb infrastructure. Laura Rothrock, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2026 This will be done while continuously aligning skills, roles, and work as change accelerates. Nickle Lamoreaux, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026 More recently, Carlson has emerged as a contrarian voice within the MAGA sphere, at times breaking with Trump while aligning himself with figures such as Candace Owens and Megyn Kelly. Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026 Ultimately, the stars are aligning for a move from right to left tackle for Sewell. Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026 The story is told in the close third person, mostly aligning with Louise. Nina Mesfin, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026 Spacecraft menus are developed to meet the crews' nutritional needs and support their performance while also aligning with crew members’ food preferences and what the spacecraft can actually accommodate. Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aligning
Noun
  • The alignment reflects a transactional relationship in which Washington gains access to strategic resources while Caracas seeks revenue and international legitimacy during a fragile transition.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Since the inception of their alignment with the Kraken, the Mavericks have advanced to the Kelly Cup playoffs each season, including a trip to the finals.
    The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Young gets deal Hours after releasing Terry Rozier, the Heat filled that roster spot by agreeing to a deal with Jahmir Young, who was promoted from his two-way contract.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Hamby filed a federal discrimination lawsuit against the Aces in August 2024, with both parties agreeing to dismiss the suit in December with prejudice.
    Daily News, Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Luna is in your sign, making feelings vivid and placing your needs at the center of decisions.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Ahead of the session, leaders of United Teachers Los Angeles, which represents some 37,000 teachers, urged acting Superintendent Andres Chait to reach an agreement and avoid disruptions to classrooms, placing responsibility on the district’s current leadership.
    Teresa Liu, Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026

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“Aligning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aligning. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.

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