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as in agreeing
to bring to or be in a state of agreement
Though we have our differences, we align on many issues.
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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.
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Recent Examples of aligning
Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Nia Bowers, USA Today, 20 May 2026
In some cases, aligning vendor terms more closely with cash inflows may help improve short-term liquidity cushion without adding a single dollar of debt.
—Nathan Mor, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Analysts say a key factor in Adani’s meteoric rise over the years has been his knack for aligning his group’s priorities with those of the Modi government.
—Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026
The entity will have responsibility for integrating and aligning all recovery functions across county departments without superseding their individual operational authorities, officials said.
—David Wilson, Daily News, 19 May 2026
Beyond film sales, Taiwan is also extending its reach into immersive and cross-media sectors, aligning with Cannes’ wider push into experiential formats.
—Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 12 May 2026
NTMs have become a central tenet of modern trade agreements, with negotiations between countries focusing on aligning certain rules and recognizing standards while streamlining procedures for trade.
—Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
In the car, the omens appear to be aligning.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 9 May 2026
Her preaching emphasized themes of personal transformation, faith, health, and financial blessing, aligning her with the prosperity gospel movement.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
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
Costantiello writes about the importance of aligning retirement assets with sustainable income objectives, particularly for households seeking greater predictability throughout retirement years.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 20 May 2026
In some cases, aligning vendor terms more closely with cash inflows may help improve short-term liquidity cushion without adding a single dollar of debt.
—Nathan Mor, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Analysts say a key factor in Adani’s meteoric rise over the years has been his knack for aligning his group’s priorities with those of the Modi government.
—Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026
The entity will have responsibility for integrating and aligning all recovery functions across county departments without superseding their individual operational authorities, officials said.
—David Wilson, Daily News, 19 May 2026
Beyond film sales, Taiwan is also extending its reach into immersive and cross-media sectors, aligning with Cannes’ wider push into experiential formats.
—Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 12 May 2026
NTMs have become a central tenet of modern trade agreements, with negotiations between countries focusing on aligning certain rules and recognizing standards while streamlining procedures for trade.
—Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
In the car, the omens appear to be aligning.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 9 May 2026
Her preaching emphasized themes of personal transformation, faith, health, and financial blessing, aligning her with the prosperity gospel movement.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aligning
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Gevorkian, who spent the past two seasons as Brooklyn’s vice president of basketball operations alignment and strategic planning, will join BJ Johnson and Andy Birdsong as assistant general managers under Sean Marks.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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Roberts said getting Hernandez a little time off his feet was the inspiration for the lineup and not the defensive outfield alignment that included the speedy Call.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Leeds saw no problem in agreeing a plan which eased him in and gradually built his minutes instead of, for example, throwing him into 90 minutes away at Arsenal on August 23.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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In the trailer, Zachariah appears to be an ally of Beth and Rip, agreeing to help the couple in their turbulent conflict with a rival ranch.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Ventilate Crawl Spaces Reduce moisture and humidity in crawl spaces by placing moisture barriers over the soil and adding vents.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
14 May 2026
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At the same time, reductions in federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits are expected to increase food insecurity among older adults, placing even more pressure on already strained systems.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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“Aligning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aligning. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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