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also alinement
as in layout
the way objects in space are arranged in proper relation to one another
The alignment of the text with the pictures is off.
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Recent Examples of alignment
Even some of those who did criticize Mr. Trump for his administration’s alignment with Russia at the United Nations this week did so without calling out the president or his advisers by name.
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Karoun Demirjian, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025
Campbell is the team’s best option at second base right now, assuming Bregman is at third; their best defensive alignment has Campbell at second and Ceddanne Rafaela in center, with Vaughn Grissom probably on the bench.
—Keith Law, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
Given the alignment of symptoms and the raw seafood and salads eaten in Hawaii, the doctors gave a presumptive diagnosis of central nervous system angiostrongyliasis.
—Ars Technica, 13 Feb. 2025
Spreading ourselves too thin dilutes the humanitarian and strategic impact of our foreign assistance spending—that's why the alignment with U.S. foreign policy priorities and programmatic efficiency tests are so important.
—Ted Yoho, TIME, 13 Feb. 2025
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Karoun Demirjian, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025
Campbell is the team’s best option at second base right now, assuming Bregman is at third; their best defensive alignment has Campbell at second and Ceddanne Rafaela in center, with Vaughn Grissom probably on the bench.
—Keith Law, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
Given the alignment of symptoms and the raw seafood and salads eaten in Hawaii, the doctors gave a presumptive diagnosis of central nervous system angiostrongyliasis.
—Ars Technica, 13 Feb. 2025
Spreading ourselves too thin dilutes the humanitarian and strategic impact of our foreign assistance spending—that's why the alignment with U.S. foreign policy priorities and programmatic efficiency tests are so important.
—Ted Yoho, TIME, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alignment
Noun
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The intrigue: There's a new track layout this year, which will shorten COTA's 3.41-mile circuit.—
Nicole Cobler,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
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Adjusts the layout of some buttons when entering the game interface.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Deploying a resilient incident response plan that prioritises operational continuity is not optional.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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His ongoing hospitalization impacts leadership continuity within the Vatican.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The need to address electricity costs and our inadequate distribution grid continues while the legislature indulged in a distraction.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
1 Mar. 2025
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This month, several high-profile recalls were issued for products that never made it to retail stores thanks to import violations, missing inspections, or distribution errors.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The actress already had a relationship with Burton, having worn one of her designs for Alexander McQueen to the Oscars in 2020.—
Joelle Diderich,
WWD,
8 Mar. 2025
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The Rooftop is a vibe day or night with live music and views of the ocean, but dusk is when the hotel team's attention to design details really shine.—
Mariah Tyler,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Linking the robots was a job of magnets that could rotate to maintain adhesion regardless of their orientation.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
1 Mar. 2025
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Our differentiation in Europe lies in our strong client orientation.—
Sofia Celeste,
WWD,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In 1960s homes, everything was covered with fabric and skirted in one pattern.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2025
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The crazy weather patterns here fluctuate dramatically, swinging 50 degrees in a single day.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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From this mycelial mass, long, spore-producing structures called synnemata emerge, giving the corpse a ghostly, webbed appearance, according to a January 2025 study published in Fungal Systematics and Evolution.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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More than 16,200 structures were lost to the flames, which tore through the cities of Malibu, Pasadena and Altadena and the Los Angeles neighborhood of Pacific Palisades.—
Kyla Guilfoil,
NBC News,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Alignment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alignment. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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