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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
Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
But the overnight hours — particularly those aligning with Asian markets — are dominated by foreign central banks, sovereign wealth funds, and institutional investors.
—Joel Shulman, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Fortunately, there are effective ways to address these concerns, from aligning services with business goals to proactively tackling common misconceptions.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Automate Metadata-Driven Data Tiering Metadata analysis can identify and automate data placement across storage tiers, reducing redundant storage and aligning resources with data value.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Amazon recently updated the Kindle and the Paperwhite, aligning its most popular models more than ever before.
—PC Magazine, 9 Apr. 2025
The company’s minimalist, open layouts with interactive stations encourage customers to engage directly with products, aligning perfectly with their brand promise of intuitive, user-friendly technology.
—Bryant Richardson, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
By aligning software and hardware optimization, systems can achieve high performance while minimizing energy use, ensuring both efficiency and sustainability.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The index’s rapid decline from the $570 resistance zone has exceeded our initial $540 target, and the technical setup now points to further downside towards $470 and $430, aligning with historical support levels from early 2023 and late 2022.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
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Instead of aiming for authenticity, professionals should focus on presenting their best selves, balancing honesty with professionalism, fostering strong workplace relationships and aligning behavior with career goals.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
But the overnight hours — particularly those aligning with Asian markets — are dominated by foreign central banks, sovereign wealth funds, and institutional investors.
—Joel Shulman, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Fortunately, there are effective ways to address these concerns, from aligning services with business goals to proactively tackling common misconceptions.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Automate Metadata-Driven Data Tiering Metadata analysis can identify and automate data placement across storage tiers, reducing redundant storage and aligning resources with data value.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Amazon recently updated the Kindle and the Paperwhite, aligning its most popular models more than ever before.
—PC Magazine, 9 Apr. 2025
The company’s minimalist, open layouts with interactive stations encourage customers to engage directly with products, aligning perfectly with their brand promise of intuitive, user-friendly technology.
—Bryant Richardson, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
By aligning software and hardware optimization, systems can achieve high performance while minimizing energy use, ensuring both efficiency and sustainability.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The index’s rapid decline from the $570 resistance zone has exceeded our initial $540 target, and the technical setup now points to further downside towards $470 and $430, aligning with historical support levels from early 2023 and late 2022.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aligning
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Part of Washington’s post-Allen plan came into shape Monday by agreeing to terms with defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw.—
Ben Standig,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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The vest was later sold in a charity auction, with the winning bid reaching $17,300 and Day agreeing to match that amount with a donation of his own.—
Brooks Peck,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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That alignment is a key focus for N Lite and Miniature Géant’s forthcoming documentary, which will trace the making of the film and spotlight the Congolese traditions, stories and artists that inspired it.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
27 June 2025
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Analysts note that while diplomatic alignment has long existed on paper, the airstrikes signal a new phase of direct, operational collaboration.—
Majd Al-Waheidi,
NPR,
27 June 2025
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And if the administration is worried about tariffs policy placing short-term inflation pressure on the economy, that would make sense.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
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What is not seen in the rendering, but what city leaders say the Plaza’s new owners have raised consistently in meetings, is the possibility of placing a boutique hotel someplace in the interior of the Plaza.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Aligning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aligning. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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