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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
Mathew Miranda
january 13, Sacbee.com, 14 Jan. 2026
Some focused on directly modifying smoking behavior, aligning with standard clinical SC guidelines, and others served as adjuncts to interventions that relied on pharmacotherapy.
—New Atlas, 13 Jan. 2026
Taylor and Skarsgård were both worthy winners who gave memorable speeches, but taken together, their wins seemed like a sign of Globes voters preemptively aligning their tastes with the Academy’s, rather than delivering distinctive wins in their own right.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2026
On a separate note, the stars are aligning for online dating, turning an acquaintance into a lover or asking people for favors.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
The flagship Linghui e9, derived from the BYD Han, will be offered with two electric motor options delivering up to 150 kW, aligning it with the brand’s premium electric sedan positioning.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 11 Jan. 2026
January was set to host a free-agent frenzy, with most league veterans aligning their contracts to expire in advance of the new CBA.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 9 Jan. 2026
The continent’s flagship tournament will move to this new rhythm from 2028, aligning with European football calendars, after years of lobbying from Western club managers who complained their top African players were unavailable during AFCON season.
—Martin K.n Siele, semafor.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Kim has also boosted his diplomatic credentials by aligning with Russia over its war in Ukraine and tightening relations with China.
—CBS News, 4 Jan. 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
Both favored aligning the city’s efforts with the county’s plan while continuing discussions about a JPA.
—Mathew Miranda
january 13, Sacbee.com, 14 Jan. 2026
Some focused on directly modifying smoking behavior, aligning with standard clinical SC guidelines, and others served as adjuncts to interventions that relied on pharmacotherapy.
—New Atlas, 13 Jan. 2026
Taylor and Skarsgård were both worthy winners who gave memorable speeches, but taken together, their wins seemed like a sign of Globes voters preemptively aligning their tastes with the Academy’s, rather than delivering distinctive wins in their own right.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2026
On a separate note, the stars are aligning for online dating, turning an acquaintance into a lover or asking people for favors.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
The flagship Linghui e9, derived from the BYD Han, will be offered with two electric motor options delivering up to 150 kW, aligning it with the brand’s premium electric sedan positioning.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 11 Jan. 2026
January was set to host a free-agent frenzy, with most league veterans aligning their contracts to expire in advance of the new CBA.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 9 Jan. 2026
The continent’s flagship tournament will move to this new rhythm from 2028, aligning with European football calendars, after years of lobbying from Western club managers who complained their top African players were unavailable during AFCON season.
—Martin K.n Siele, semafor.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Kim has also boosted his diplomatic credentials by aligning with Russia over its war in Ukraine and tightening relations with China.
—CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aligning
Noun
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With the Moon in your thoughtful sign, the alignment between Luna and Chiron has extra influence over your emotions.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Second, geopolitical alignment continues to be driven by security and hard power.—
Pratap Bhanu Mehta,
Time,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The city settled the case two years later, agreeing to create 12,915 new shelter beds or other housing opportunities by June 2027.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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Right-hander Cade Cavalli was the lone exception, meaning the pitcher’s representation must exchange figures and potentially go to a hearing with the club before agreeing to a 2026 salary.—
Andrew Golden,
Washington Post,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This book is an account of the shooting, the trial that ensued, and the aftermath, placing it all in the context of racial tensions in Reagan-era America.—
Michael Schaub,
Oc Register,
16 Jan. 2026
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The Sharks on Thursday afternoon cleared a spot on their 23-man roster for Smith’s return, placing center Ty Dellandrea on IR.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Aligning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aligning. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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