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

Religious groups fight back In Miami, religious activism aligning with traditionally progressive movements has been emerging in recent years. — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026

This inconsistency in aligning political objectives, commercial realities, and legal standards leaves Europe struggling, potentially benefiting the US and China, rather than achieving its strategic goals. — Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

From the start, Schrage felt committed to aligning McDonald’s with major brands and stars. — Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

OnePlus has also increasingly come under the control of its parent company, Oppo, aligning its device releases and software experience with the larger brand. — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026

By focusing on changing immutable elements through mind power alone, the manifestation practices of Byrne and Nafousi—which promote aligning visualization with action—entered the world of magical thinking. — Daisy Schofield, Allure, 13 July 2026

The piece suggests that aligning the State Board of Education more tightly with the Department of Education through the new commissioner follows these longstanding calls for modernization. — Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026

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

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