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also alining
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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
Dylan Butts, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
In October, Ti Kenken reportedly defected to Gran Grif, aligning himself with leader Luckson Elan.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
This new endeavor signals a strategic evolution in her career, bridging hip-hop with theater in a way that reinforces her while aligning her with one of Broadway’s most celebrated shows.
—Datwon Thomas, VIBE.com, 31 Mar. 2026
As part of its response, MAS is optimizing its global footprint and aligning production capacity with demand.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
Under new leadership and amid a broader emphasis in Washington on efficiency and mission clarity, there is a chance to regain public confidence by aligning the agency’s considerable technical expertise with faster execution, sharper priorities, and more effective communication.
—Charles J. Lockwood, STAT, 31 Mar. 2026
Her social media profiles feature choreographed routines and stage work, aligning with the movements seen during the pageant.
—Claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Jim Steyer, the chief executive of Common Sense Media, said the outcomes so far show that the courts, state legislatures and foreign governments are now aligning to reshape Silicon Valley.
—Arkansas Online, 26 Mar. 2026
Your 9th House of Expansion is energized by Venus and Chiron aligning, nudging you to choose growth over perfection in an expanding field.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 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
During an earnings call, Zhipu AI CEO Zhang Peng reportedly said the company was accelerating its use of domestic Chinese chips to meet a significant rise in computing demand since February, aligning with Beijing's push to develop its domestic semiconductor industry.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
In October, Ti Kenken reportedly defected to Gran Grif, aligning himself with leader Luckson Elan.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
This new endeavor signals a strategic evolution in her career, bridging hip-hop with theater in a way that reinforces her while aligning her with one of Broadway’s most celebrated shows.
—Datwon Thomas, VIBE.com, 31 Mar. 2026
As part of its response, MAS is optimizing its global footprint and aligning production capacity with demand.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
Under new leadership and amid a broader emphasis in Washington on efficiency and mission clarity, there is a chance to regain public confidence by aligning the agency’s considerable technical expertise with faster execution, sharper priorities, and more effective communication.
—Charles J. Lockwood, STAT, 31 Mar. 2026
Her social media profiles feature choreographed routines and stage work, aligning with the movements seen during the pageant.
—Claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Jim Steyer, the chief executive of Common Sense Media, said the outcomes so far show that the courts, state legislatures and foreign governments are now aligning to reshape Silicon Valley.
—Arkansas Online, 26 Mar. 2026
Your 9th House of Expansion is energized by Venus and Chiron aligning, nudging you to choose growth over perfection in an expanding field.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aligning
Noun
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The presidency of his successor, Ali Khamenei, marked a period of relative alignment with the supreme leader.—
Roxane Razavi,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
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The narrative arc of Smart House, then, is an encapsulation of smart as a process of bringing the conditions for everyday AI into alignment.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In analyzing the cases of murder exonerees who sued, the Tribune found cases typically spawned roughly 300 docket entries and cost taxpayers nearly $900,000 in legal defense fees as the city often took the cases to the verge of trial before agreeing to pay.—
Joe Mahr,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Several of the defendants have been hit with similar issues at the original Astor on Third building, agreeing to a $500,000 lawsuit settlement in February that requires them to fix accessibility issues.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This can include help to contact creditors, placing fraud alerts, disputing unauthorized accounts and preparing documentation to recover your identity.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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Phone records show that Epstein was placing calls to two phone numbers listed in Mottola’s email signature — an office and personal line — during that time period.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Aligning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aligning. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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