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also aline
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
The result is part novelty, part functional drink, and fully aligned with the growing appetite for savory and sour flavor profiles in beverages.
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Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 16 May 2026
However, like Ukraine, Moldova has aligned itself with the West and aspires to join the European Union.
—ABC News, 16 May 2026
Is this role aligned with my long-term goals?
—Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Redistricting shifted Clyde’s voter base from people who aligned with his gun-toting brand to residents who view guns and election denialism as abnormal.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 16 May 2026
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Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 16 May 2026
However, like Ukraine, Moldova has aligned itself with the West and aspires to join the European Union.
—ABC News, 16 May 2026
Is this role aligned with my long-term goals?
—Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
Redistricting shifted Clyde’s voter base from people who aligned with his gun-toting brand to residents who view guns and election denialism as abnormal.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 16 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for align
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But Rozelle agreed, and ESPN set out to make an event of it.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The four-time NFL MVP agreed to a one-year contract worth $22 million guaranteed with the Steelers on Saturday, a source confirmed.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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The team waived tight end Bryce Pierre and running back Montrell Johnson in corresponding moves.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
18 May 2026
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Each Weekly Voting Period will correspond to a group of three (3) finalists, with one (1) Weekly Voting Period occurring per week over five (5) consecutive weeks.—
Tim McGovern,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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The Iran nuclear deal, a 2015 accord reached under President Barack Obama, had placed limitations on Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for relief from economic sanctions.—
Brooke Migdon,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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The Chelmsford Board of Selectmen voted Monday night to place injured firefighter Nick Spinale on administrative leave.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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“Align.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/align. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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