How to Use align in a Sentence

align

verb

• The text aligns with the bottom of the picture.
• He aligned the two holes so he could put the screw through them.
• The two parts of the machine are not properly aligned.
• The schools had to align their programs with state requirements.
• She is aligning with other senators to oppose his nomination.
• The stars aligned on Friday night to celebrate the launch of Wardrobe.
  — Eliseé Browchuk, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2023
• You’re filled with creative inspo as the moon and Venus align.
  — USA TODAY, 7 Apr. 2024
• This lack of progress aligns with Women Who Tech’s study.
  — Allyson Kapin, Fortune, 28 Dec. 2023
• The steel guide bars ride over the cutters ensuring that the tool stays aligned.
  — Joe Truini, Popular Mechanics, 10 July 2023
• The trio spoke with The Times about aligning the puzzle pieces for Season 2.
  — Whitney Friedlander, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2023
• Your wants may not align with your budget while the moon and Mercury square off.
  — USA TODAY, 25 Aug. 2023
• Roll each strip to make a berry, starting at one short end and keeping the long straight edge aligned.
  — Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2023
• If your preferences don’t align with the home decor trends of the week, month, or year, don’t feel the need to conform.
  — Abby Wilson, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Oct. 2023
• On April 8, the stars (and sun and moon) are aligning for a rare event: a total solar eclipse.
  — Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2024
• But at this point it would not be aligned with my aesthetic to do a whole bunch of stuff.
  — Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 26 Oct. 2023
• Will the stars align to bring these two together at the holidays?
  — Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2023
• Changing the name of the country to one that aligns with his vision of the country may just be the latest step in that mission.
  — Adam Taylor, Washington Post, 7 Sep. 2023
• Eclipses may occur one after another if the Moon's nodes align with the Sun.
  — Vahe Peroomian, CBS News, 5 July 2023
• So take advantage of the first few weeks of this month, and align with the energy of the page of pentacles that was drawn for you.
  — Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2023
• Center pattern over the design, aligning the marks, and pin in place.
  — Lacey Howard, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
• But sometimes, that type of getaway doesn’t align with your schedule — or paid time off.
  — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2023
• To assist, the company offered free food for three weeks until the stars were once again aligned.
  — Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 29 Dec. 2023
• The body's innate clock and the environmental clock don't align.
  — Dr. Avish Jain, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2023
• These cases are personal, and the whole M & A firm is aligned on turning any and every stone to bring the missing back home.
  — Ineye Komonibo, refinery29.com, 12 Oct. 2023
• The ruins don’t connect to the surrounding castle or align with it, the institute said.
  — Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2024
• Many on the right flank are aligned with Donald Trump -- the Republican front-runner to challenge Biden in the 2024 election.
  — Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2023
• This phenomenon occurs only during a full moon when the sun, Earth and moon are aligned in a straight line, with the Earth in the middle.
  — The Arizona Republic, 26 Mar. 2024
• Craig was contemplating whether he and the Summer House star would get aligned about their futures.
  — Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 10 Nov. 2023
• One useful approach is to ask the same question to multiple chatbots to see if the answers align.
  — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 10 July 2023
• Some are trying to better align their appearance with their brand.
  — Leslie Katz, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023

Last Updated: 5 May 2024