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as in agrees
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 lines
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 aligns
Mondays and Fridays see the highest number of teleworkers, and this aligns with the most driving and transit being used on days in the middle of the week.
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Irene Wright, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
The initiative aligns with other robotics testing programs underway within the Fincantieri Group, further broadening the scope of manufacturing processes that can be supported through advanced automation solutions.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Feb. 2026
The league paints this as a positive that better aligns everyone.
—Evan Drellich, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Millions of people watch the Olympic Games, and every logo shown on screen sends a message about what aligns with Olympic values, and what the Olympic movement chooses to endorse.
—Ukaleq Slettemark, Time, 11 Feb. 2026
This position aligns with concerns that imposing restrictions on state law enforcement over operational decisions could create broader governance complications.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Starcow’s ethos aligns with Timberland’s long-standing, authentic relationship with hip-hop culture, which helped shape this collaboration.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
The report aligns with the GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
In terms of bedroom design, the crisp feel of percale cotton sheets aligns with a modern, even minimalist bedroom aesthetic that appreciates a clean design.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 7 Feb. 2026
Irene Wright, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
The initiative aligns with other robotics testing programs underway within the Fincantieri Group, further broadening the scope of manufacturing processes that can be supported through advanced automation solutions.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Feb. 2026
The league paints this as a positive that better aligns everyone.
—Evan Drellich, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Millions of people watch the Olympic Games, and every logo shown on screen sends a message about what aligns with Olympic values, and what the Olympic movement chooses to endorse.
—Ukaleq Slettemark, Time, 11 Feb. 2026
This position aligns with concerns that imposing restrictions on state law enforcement over operational decisions could create broader governance complications.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Starcow’s ethos aligns with Timberland’s long-standing, authentic relationship with hip-hop culture, which helped shape this collaboration.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
The report aligns with the GRI Sustainability Reporting Standards.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
In terms of bedroom design, the crisp feel of percale cotton sheets aligns with a modern, even minimalist bedroom aesthetic that appreciates a clean design.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aligns
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Samantha Lawler, an associate professor of astronomy at the University of Regina, agrees, stressing that objects so bright will muddy astronomy—and more.—
Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention agrees that untreated periodontitis can make chronic conditions, such as diabetes, worse.—
Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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The power unit corresponds of how these things are measured in any other (way).—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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Players choose a card, which offers a category like pizza toppings or cartoons, and take turns shouting out a word that fits the category and corresponds to a letter on the board that hasn’t already been used.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Aligns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aligns. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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