aligning 1 of 2

variants also alining

aligning

2 of 2

verb

variants also alining
present participle of align
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Example Sentences

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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aligning
Noun
  • According to Barnard, such views have stayed away from the reach of amateur rocketry experiments, as the timing, forces, and recovery have to come into alignment after the vehicle has set off its journey at heavy acceleration during wobbly flight.
    — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • If the advisor tells you the vehicle is out of alignment again, ask to see the actual alignment specifications and the before-and-after printout from a full alignment machine.
    — John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 7 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • So, any housing development therefore would depend on ComEd agreeing to sell, a prospect Knudsen considers realistic but one utility executives have ruled out.
    — Lila Hempel-Edgers, Chicago Tribune, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Agents built from similar models can make similar mistakes, which can include agreeing too much.
    — Trevor Laurence Jockims, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • One health worker in Mekele recalled Ethiopian forces occupying a hospital and placing the uniforms of Tigrayan rebels on the floor and forcing staff to step on them.
    — Durrie Bouscaren, NPR, 10 Nov. 2026
  • The pumpkin smash lanes were separated by barricades and Morton Grove personnel swept and scooped up the pumpkin and gourd parts, dropping recyclables into a wheelbarrow and then placing them into the scoop of a tractor.
    — Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 9 Nov. 2026

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

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