variants
or less commonly aline
aligned also alined; aligning also alining; aligns also alines
1
: to bring into line or alignment
aligned the books on the shelf
2
: to array on the side of or against a party or cause
He aligned himself with the protesters.
1
: to get or fall into line
He aligned with his friends against a common enemy.
2
: to be in or come into precise adjustment or correct relative position
Negative ends of molecules align with positive ends of other molecules.
aligner
noun
Examples of align in a Sentence
He aligned the two holes so he could put the screw through them.
The two parts of the machine are not properly aligned.
The text aligns with the bottom of the picture.
The schools had to align their programs with state requirements.
She is aligning with other senators to oppose his nomination.
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The companies that focus on developing curiosity, aligning strengths, and supporting growth will build workplaces where people want to stay, contribute, and lead.
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Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Every ingredient is vetted to align with the brand’s values.
—Xandra Harbet, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
What yoga does to the body All yoga traditions believe that the energy of the spinal cord—where the seven chakras align—is a form of the divine feminine energy that animates and gives life to the body.
—Tony Sanchez, Time, 25 Apr. 2025
In 2021, the Florida Legislature passed a bill to eliminate PIP and require mandatory BI coverage, aligning with the vast majority of states where insurance premiums are actually lower.
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Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Every ingredient is vetted to align with the brand’s values.
—Xandra Harbet, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
What yoga does to the body All yoga traditions believe that the energy of the spinal cord—where the seven chakras align—is a form of the divine feminine energy that animates and gives life to the body.
—Tony Sanchez, Time, 25 Apr. 2025
In 2021, the Florida Legislature passed a bill to eliminate PIP and require mandatory BI coverage, aligning with the vast majority of states where insurance premiums are actually lower.
—Richard D Schuler, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for align
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“Align.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/align. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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align
verb
variants
also aline
1
: to bring into or be in line or alignment
2
: to cause to be for or against something (as a belief or political party)
aligned himself with the opposition
aligner
noun
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