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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
That imbalance can create a domino effect, leading to limited hip extension, poor pelvic alignment and less stability throughout your lower body.
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Dana Santas, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025
What’s more, giving a little specialized attention to muscles like your quads, hip flexors, and the small muscles along the sides of your butt can improve your running form and alignment, preventing or alleviating issues like runner’s knee.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 25 Apr. 2025
This means forming new, creative collaborations that reflect our strategy and ambitions and, in some cases, parting ways where alignment no longer exists.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2025
Still, there's no firm evidence pointing towards any particular explanation so far, other than that for this alignment to be present now, its cause must be recent.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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Dana Santas, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025
What’s more, giving a little specialized attention to muscles like your quads, hip flexors, and the small muscles along the sides of your butt can improve your running form and alignment, preventing or alleviating issues like runner’s knee.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 25 Apr. 2025
This means forming new, creative collaborations that reflect our strategy and ambitions and, in some cases, parting ways where alignment no longer exists.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2025
Still, there's no firm evidence pointing towards any particular explanation so far, other than that for this alignment to be present now, its cause must be recent.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alignment
Noun
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To solve the bedroom’s issues, Galey planned to drywall over the extra door, add thick, arched double wood doors with a lock for privacy and reimagine the layout to make the space feel cozier and more secure.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Learn the dining room layout and setup mistakes to avoid when hosting or entertaining.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Apr. 2025
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That new 420-square-foot studio apartment space — now the casita — was created with continuity in mind on paint choices, roof slope and historically accurate siding.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Apr. 2025
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Such individuals likely experience the benefits of community involvement — such as emotional backing, cultural continuity and guidance.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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The ongoing instability of the power grid has also led to protests, with many criticizing LUMA, which took over power transmission and distribution in 2021.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2025
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Last year, a $2.4 billion distribution from Harvard’s endowment accounted for more than a third of the university’s funding.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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To accompany the re-release, a new international poster has been unveiled, presenting a fresh design that aim to honour the timeless image of the Tramp.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2025
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The seven-time Olympic gold medalist wore a look courtesy of Oscar de la Renta, which featured a structural design of gold with floral inspiration.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
25 Apr. 2025
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The mid-Atlantic region, particularly around Washington D.C., has seen very few direct hurricane landfalls due to its coastline orientation and prevailing wind patterns.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Proprioceptive stimming relates to our orientation in the space around us.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The atra tree snake, named after the Latin word for black, was identified by its size, coloring, and scale pattern.—
Stories by Real-Time news team, with AI summarization,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
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You’re being asked to name your needs, listen to others’ needs too, understand your relational patterns, and commit to the process of transformation.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The beauty is in the tension, where softness meets structure, glam meets grit, and nothing matches but everything makes sense.—
Ruhama Wolle,
Glamour,
23 Apr. 2025
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Officials said the blaze threatened structures in Ocean and Lacey Townships.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Alignment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alignment. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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