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1
as in to agree
to bring to or be in a state of agreement
Though we have our differences, we align on many issues.
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2
as in to line
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 align
Though Senate Republicans remain uncertain how to proceed, so far there’s been little talk of aligning with Democrats.
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Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2025
Domestic and Foreign Trust Structuring: Evaluate and amend or structure trusts carefully to align with prospective tax obligations including making appropriate elections to mitigate tax liabilities and compliance burdens on recipients and for the estate of covered expatriates.
—Priya Prakash Royal Esq. Ll.m. Mba Aep Tep, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
February 2025 The World: The full moon in your sign on February 12 marks the end of one chapter and the beginning of another, inviting you to step into a version of yourself that’s fully aligned with your truth.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 June 2025
Many organizations focus specifically on empowering women to take control of their health and well-being, offering community support and resources that align with feminist principles.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 1 June 2025
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Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2025
Domestic and Foreign Trust Structuring: Evaluate and amend or structure trusts carefully to align with prospective tax obligations including making appropriate elections to mitigate tax liabilities and compliance burdens on recipients and for the estate of covered expatriates.
—Priya Prakash Royal Esq. Ll.m. Mba Aep Tep, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
February 2025 The World: The full moon in your sign on February 12 marks the end of one chapter and the beginning of another, inviting you to step into a version of yourself that’s fully aligned with your truth.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 June 2025
Many organizations focus specifically on empowering women to take control of their health and well-being, offering community support and resources that align with feminist principles.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 1 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for align
Verb
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In the polls, men and women agreed about what constituted harassment.—
Karlyn Bowman,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Voices Hiltzik: Trump and Vance are dead wrong — economists unanimously agree that U.S. tariffs are a tax on American consumers Sept. 4, 2024 Trump’s tariff orders betray the same inattention to detail.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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This name was given due to the corresponding farming season of picking strawberries, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
12 June 2025
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In Tuesday’s corresponding move, the Sox designated pitcher Bryse Wilson for assignment.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2025
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At the championships, Hernandez placed first in the triple jump, tied for first in the high jump with two other competitors, and placed second in the long jump.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them.,
2 June 2025
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After each pitch, Fry, who is working through a throwing program, placed the baseball in a machine that sent it back to Bieber.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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“Align.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/align. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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