as in alignment
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as in calling (up)
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as in aligning
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lining up
Noun
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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 -
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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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
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Regardless of whether or not there’s truth to Trump’s remarks about Nigeria, some of Minaj’s fans have expressed disappointment in the hip-hop star for aligning herself with the polarizing politician in any capacity.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
3 Nov. 2025
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Flares such as this one reveal the presence of incredibly large stars near the hearts of galaxies and shed light on the very structure of galaxies, Ford said.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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This modularity allows researchers to easily tailor specific functions — such as efficient ionic conduction — into the material without compromising the fundamental stability or overall structure.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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This powerful synergy enhances detection, tracking, classification, and identification while also enabling autonomous drone swarm operations, including self-organizing collaboration.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Church, which is considered a hate group by the Southern Poverty Law Center, is best known for organizing pickets at soldiers’ funerals and emblazoning anti-LGBT slogans on protest signs and billboards.—
Lilit Marcus,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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Conditions have remained historically calm since April, with only one month — October — registering more than four absolute 1% moves.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Federal agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security, the Social Security Administration, and the Department of State, are directed to provide states with access to databases that can verify the eligibility and citizenship of individuals registering to vote.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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There is no dignity, and no justice, in a system that buries an elderly woman alive in silence.—
Kim Aris,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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Since the advent of the transfer portal and the rise of name, image and likeness (NIL), there have been countless debates about how to create and adjust a system to establish guardrails when necessary.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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South Africa is already an important global actor, as a member of the G-20 and an early member of the BRICS grouping alongside Brazil, Russia, India, and China.—
Amaka Anku,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Oct. 2025
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For the annual Mansion in May show house, design firm Toledo Geller divided a long garden-level room with a pair of back-to-back sofas, grouping small card tables for tournaments on one side and a single pedestal table for cozier game nights on the other.—
Catherine Hong,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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North swapped out Tyler's pants for a matching miniskirt and added a microphone and a pair of black sunglasses to top off the look.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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What is the Powerball payout on matching 2 lottery numbers?—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Lining up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lining%20up. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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