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as in alignment
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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
Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
Kim also toted a mini brown and white purse with a brogue-like design aligning with her pumps.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
Collectively the cast commands more than 18 million social media followers, reflecting Filmbarr’s strategy of aligning traditional genre storytelling with strong digital reach.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Feb. 2026
Bitcoin’s hash price is down about 30% over the past three months, roughly aligning with the decline in the value of the asset, according to data from Hashrate Index .
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
Venus aligning with Jupiter brings all the affection your way.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 22 Feb. 2026
The difficulty lies in aligning financial reality, operational necessity, and emotional desire into a decision that makes sense five and 10 years from now.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 21 Feb. 2026
Idaho lawmakers fiercely debated a proposal to allow people to sue businesses and local governments that allow transgender people to use the restrooms aligning with their gender identity.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 17 Feb. 2026
In the United States, however, the tradition shifted to Fat Tuesday, aligning with Mardi Gras celebrations and American work schedules.
—Vivian Richey, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 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
The hollow interior cradles your head, better aligning the vertebrae, maintaining proper blood flow to the neck and head, relieving pressure, and alleviating muscle tension.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
Kim also toted a mini brown and white purse with a brogue-like design aligning with her pumps.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
Collectively the cast commands more than 18 million social media followers, reflecting Filmbarr’s strategy of aligning traditional genre storytelling with strong digital reach.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Feb. 2026
Bitcoin’s hash price is down about 30% over the past three months, roughly aligning with the decline in the value of the asset, according to data from Hashrate Index .
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2026
Venus aligning with Jupiter brings all the affection your way.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 22 Feb. 2026
The difficulty lies in aligning financial reality, operational necessity, and emotional desire into a decision that makes sense five and 10 years from now.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 21 Feb. 2026
Idaho lawmakers fiercely debated a proposal to allow people to sue businesses and local governments that allow transgender people to use the restrooms aligning with their gender identity.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 17 Feb. 2026
In the United States, however, the tradition shifted to Fat Tuesday, aligning with Mardi Gras celebrations and American work schedules.
—Vivian Richey, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aligning
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Taking time to vet experience and alignment can make the transition into retirement more confident and financially secure.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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With proximity to the University of Texas, a mature venture and defense-tech ecosystem, and a growing federal presence, the city offers a unique combination of technical depth and mission alignment for York.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Howell also drew criticism for agreeing to a confidentiality agreement with the NFL to conceal the ruling of a collusion grievance the union had filed against the league.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Counting heads in the seven separate opinions, Kavanaugh finds only three of the nine justices agreeing to that.—
Susan Shelley,
Oc Register,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Making the choice to go it alone or placing your trust in the wrong advisor can have devastating consequences.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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Today reported that runner-ups do earn a little cash for placing in the Final Tribal Council.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Aligning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aligning. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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