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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
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2025
Pilot DPPs will debut on the Hugger, Db’s bestselling backpack product range, aligning data models to ESPR requirements.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 11 Nov. 2025
The real skill is orchestration — aligning talent, tools and timing so people can focus on higher-value thinking.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2025
After a tough week, the stars are aligning for stocks to rip higher.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
The main challenges include aligning climate finance commitments between developed and developing countries, addressing the socio-economic impacts of climate change on vulnerable populations and ensuring that emission reduction targets are consistent with the latest climate science.
—Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 9 Nov. 2025
Alarcón plays a woman who transforms herself, aligning with nature and changing her reality when menopause converges with a world in destruction.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
By aligning with one of golf’s most respected figures, the brand reinforces its identity as both rugged and aspirational.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
According to the brand, the goal is to preserve the collectible spirit that initially made the label a 2000s fashion hallmark while aligning with today’s evolving market for nostalgic streetwear.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
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
The team envisions this work accelerating the transition from laboratory prototypes to large-scale production, aligning closely with the nation’s carbon peaking and neutrality targets.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2025
Pilot DPPs will debut on the Hugger, Db’s bestselling backpack product range, aligning data models to ESPR requirements.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 11 Nov. 2025
The real skill is orchestration — aligning talent, tools and timing so people can focus on higher-value thinking.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2025
After a tough week, the stars are aligning for stocks to rip higher.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
The main challenges include aligning climate finance commitments between developed and developing countries, addressing the socio-economic impacts of climate change on vulnerable populations and ensuring that emission reduction targets are consistent with the latest climate science.
—Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 9 Nov. 2025
Alarcón plays a woman who transforms herself, aligning with nature and changing her reality when menopause converges with a world in destruction.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
By aligning with one of golf’s most respected figures, the brand reinforces its identity as both rugged and aspirational.
—Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
According to the brand, the goal is to preserve the collectible spirit that initially made the label a 2000s fashion hallmark while aligning with today’s evolving market for nostalgic streetwear.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aligning
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The revisions would mark a notable shift, coming six years after the Shafter-to-Bakersfield alignment was approved and four years after finalization of the Bakersfield-to-Palmdale segment.—
Daniel Orton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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With simple alignment, tunable focusing, and high transmission, this plasma lens could usher in a new era of attosecond science, from mapping electron motion in complex materials to advancing ultrafast quantum technologies and microscopy.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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This comes amid wider Russian attack on cities closer to Ukraine's front-line regions, signaling that Moscow has no intention of easing up its targeting of infrastructure or agreeing to any ceasefire.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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With Solomon already agreeing to give up control, and neither Solomon nor Icahn likely to be on the continuing board, there is no reason why this should get contentious.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The honor marks Woods’ first appearance on the First Team, placing him among an elite group of 24 boys and girls selected for their outstanding performance throughout the season.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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Consider hand-washing or placing the most delicate black garments in a mesh washing bag to offer even more protection.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Aligning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aligning. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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