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
• setting
• queuing
• prioritizing
• lining up
• filing
• arranging
• emplacing
• balancing
• displaying
• organizing
• sequencing
• disposing
• standardizing
• classifying
• equalizing
• codifying
• setting out
• systematizing
• alphabetizing
• hierarchizing
• arraying
• ordering
• mapping (out)
• 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

In your 12th House of Solitude, compassionate Venus trines vulnerable Chiron in your 8th House of Intimacy and Shared Resources, aligning reflection with deeper trust. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 July 2026

The packaging and philosophy emphasize sustainability and collectibility without ostentation, aligning with a growing desire for thoughtful luxury. — Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

The stars and stripes were aligning for a quarterfinal run on home soil. — Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 7 July 2026

Flexjet has made a concerted effort over the last five years to also broaden its name recognition by aligning with luxury brands. — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 July 2026

McBride places the unfinished hat on my head for a brief fit check, aligning it to the center of my face before lifting it away again. — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 July 2026

Matching hangers instantly create a cleaner aesthetic in closets and—more importantly—function better by aligning neatly on rods. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2026

James This season was supposed to be the year Aston Martin finally made the step to become one of the leading teams, the stars aligning with its state-of-the-art factory, exclusive engine supply from Honda and a car designed by Adrian Newey. — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 1 July 2026

There are many claims about what the Japanese towel roll stretch does, such as correcting posture, aligning the spine, strengthening the core, and promoting weight loss. — Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 24 June 2026