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also alined
as in horizontal
having a height, size, or location that is the same at all points
The text was aligned along the left margin.
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also alined
1
as in agreed
to bring to or be in a state of agreement
Though we have our differences, we align on many issues.
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as in lined
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 aligned
Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
This shift could reduce time-to-hire significantly and reshape job roles, prioritizing skills aligned with AI capabilities.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
The fate of Artemis is an important question not just for NASA but for the US commercial space industry, the European Space Agency, and other international partners who have aligned with the return of humans to the Moon.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 3 Jan. 2025
Knowing how to engage different team members, personas, technologies and the like will serve to keep the organization aligned no matter the circumstances.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
This ensures departments stay informed and aligned and can address issues early for smoother collaboration.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
When individual aspirations and organizational needs are aligned, workforces become future-proof.
—Saurabh Jain, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Advanced tools help assess workforce capabilities, as well as monitor evolving roles and skills in the broader marketplace to keep organizations aligned with industry trends.
—Saurabh Jain, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Be honest with yourself and tell the truth about what no longer feels aligned for you.
—Amanda Miller Littlejohn, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Verb
Starr notes that societies develop measures aligned with their expectations of government.
—Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
This shift could reduce time-to-hire significantly and reshape job roles, prioritizing skills aligned with AI capabilities.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
The fate of Artemis is an important question not just for NASA but for the US commercial space industry, the European Space Agency, and other international partners who have aligned with the return of humans to the Moon.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 3 Jan. 2025
Knowing how to engage different team members, personas, technologies and the like will serve to keep the organization aligned no matter the circumstances.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
This ensures departments stay informed and aligned and can address issues early for smoother collaboration.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
When individual aspirations and organizational needs are aligned, workforces become future-proof.
—Saurabh Jain, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Advanced tools help assess workforce capabilities, as well as monitor evolving roles and skills in the broader marketplace to keep organizations aligned with industry trends.
—Saurabh Jain, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Be honest with yourself and tell the truth about what no longer feels aligned for you.
—Amanda Miller Littlejohn, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aligned
Adjective
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Transforming the nation’s economy by nurturing vertical and horizontal diversification across all productive industries is a core objective of the Plan Belize medium-term development strategy, which the government implemented after it was democratically elected in 2020.—
Panorama Media Ltd.,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
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This option features a crisp white background and a wide, transparent horizontal stripe at the top.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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This language is arguably more binding even than NATO’s common defense pledge, Article 5, and Russia already agreed not to stand in the way of Ukraine’s EU membership during the 2022 talks.—
Samuel Charap,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Dec. 2024
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Countries have agreed to try to limit warming to below that level in order to avoid much more intense storms, rainfall and heat waves.—
Lauren Sommer,
NPR,
24 Dec. 2024
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Because Denali rises from a plateau that’s only two thousand feet above sea level, its twin peaks gain eighteen thousand feet from its base — a full six thousand more in vertical rise than Everest from its base.—
Cassidy Randall,
Rolling Stone,
2 Mar. 2025
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Installing Garden Structures Garden structures add vertical interest to the garden and maximize the space in a small garden by keeping vines and climbing vegetables from taking over the ground.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
2 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The papers and the pie man My first time at Supreme Bean Pie, I was waved in by security guards and placed an order at the front of the locked doors of the Muhammad University of Islam, where the bakery is located.—
Ahmed Ali Akbar,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2025
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All that remained was the center of Structure 10, and there, in the weak morning light, was the hearth where the cow skull had been placed upside down.—
Peter Ross,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Leaving a great glow behind, skin instantly feels softer and smoother.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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SkinMedica also swaps astringent alcohol for witch hazel extract, which has antibacterial and exfoliating benefits for smoother, softer, and bouncier skin.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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At this point, the material should have a fairly uniform look and fine particle size, when it can be considered finished and ready for use.—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Feb. 2025
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The uniform change is part of the vision Richard has for his legacy.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The Cavs weren’t even this good, at least during the regular season, when Kevin Love was on the team — a noteworthy comment on this night.—
Joe Vardon,
The Athletic,
6 Mar. 2025
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After a stellar season that included a Big Ten regular season championship, USC forward JuJu Watkins has been named Big Ten Player of the Year and the Trojans’ Lindsay Gottlieb earned coach of the year honors following a vote among league coaches and media members.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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That’s true, however, what this risk assessment request by the governor does do is put the whole matter in Newsom’s hands, despite the resentencing hearing set for later in March.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
4 Mar. 2025
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But while Connecticut is largely forested, only about one-tenth of 1% of all forest land in the state is considered true old-growth forest.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Aligned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aligned. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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