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as in alignment
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as in agreeing
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 lining
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 aligning
Zameer Rizvi, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
After all, filing delays reflect governance frailty that can be overcome by aligning incentives, ending indifference and defanging incompetence.
—Noah Barsky, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
For some, this meant aligning their work with deeper personal values, such as contributing to social impact or pursuing creative passions.
—Maria Alonso, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
While the idea of pursuing a new passion or aligning work with one’s evolving values is inspiring, the practical hurdles faced by career changers often feel insurmountable.
—Maria Alonso, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
From simplifying complex ideas and boosting engagement to aligning teams and fostering innovation, visual thinking unlocks the potential for clarity, efficiency and creativity.
—Nora Herting, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Final Thoughts Bridging the talent gap begins with prioritizing culture and aligning it with evolving employee expectations.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Audi says the forward tilt of the 88-inch image plane in the Q6 E-tron enhances the AR experience by aligning with the natural focus of the human eye.
—Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
By aligning with high-fashion brands, Birkenstock bridged functionality and luxury, becoming a lifestyle staple showcased on runways and cultural events.
—Vincent Gregoire, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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Technology, then, can help deliver on the VBC promise, bringing up healthcare quality and aligning every decision with the patient's long-term well-being.
—Zameer Rizvi, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
After all, filing delays reflect governance frailty that can be overcome by aligning incentives, ending indifference and defanging incompetence.
—Noah Barsky, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
For some, this meant aligning their work with deeper personal values, such as contributing to social impact or pursuing creative passions.
—Maria Alonso, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
While the idea of pursuing a new passion or aligning work with one’s evolving values is inspiring, the practical hurdles faced by career changers often feel insurmountable.
—Maria Alonso, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
From simplifying complex ideas and boosting engagement to aligning teams and fostering innovation, visual thinking unlocks the potential for clarity, efficiency and creativity.
—Nora Herting, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Final Thoughts Bridging the talent gap begins with prioritizing culture and aligning it with evolving employee expectations.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Audi says the forward tilt of the 88-inch image plane in the Q6 E-tron enhances the AR experience by aligning with the natural focus of the human eye.
—Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
By aligning with high-fashion brands, Birkenstock bridged functionality and luxury, becoming a lifestyle staple showcased on runways and cultural events.
—Vincent Gregoire, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aligning
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The secret to doing this well is to have regular communication and alignment conversations before things go off the rails.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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Multiple runs by the system’s track-geometry cars — specialized work trains that use a suite of cameras and measuring devices to check the spacing and alignment of the rails — have yet to turn up anything definitive.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
8 Jan. 2025
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By then, Penn State was already on its way to the Big Ten, with the Presidents of the league’s Universities agreeing in June 1990 to make the Nittany Lions the conference’s 11th school.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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By halfway through the 2025 ceremony, the internet was pretty unanimous in agreeing that Glaser ate and left no crumbs.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
6 Jan. 2025
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The Nordstroms have been able to improve Rack by placing a greater focus on better brands at the off-pricer, including some of the better-selling labels that can found at the Nordstrom full-price department stores.—
David Moin,
WWD,
24 Dec. 2024
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On May 24, Saturn—planet of discipline and longevity—will enter also enter Aries, placing pressure on your professional pursuits and forcing you to take them more seriously for the next two years.—
Roya Backlund,
StyleCaster,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Aligning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aligning. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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