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1
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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2
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
His view aligns with ideas put forth by Gerard O’Neill, the late physicist and Princeton University professor who posited that humans should aspire to live in gargantuan space stations that orbit close to home and spin to provide simulated gravity.
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Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
This perspective aligns with his broader philosophy that emerged from watching his father lose his ability to earn income during Collins’ childhood—an experience that motivated him to ensure investments could eventually replace employment income.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
While employees may experiment with AI individually, the absence of structured guidance prevents cohesive adoption that aligns with organizational goals.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Conversely, an answer vector that closely aligns with one or more knowledge anchors produces a higher trust score.
—Scott Zoldi, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The idea of an international WrestleMania aligns perfectly with WWE's global expansion strategy.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Nike told the Star-Telegram that Cooper’s passion for moving the sport forward, on and off the track, aligns with the company’s commitment to inspiring and uplifting the next generation through sport.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2025
The first rollout of the ad is kicking off in conjunction with this week’s Thursday Night Football game, as the automaker aligns itself with the NFL season, one of the largest moneymakers for advertisements leading up to the Super Bowl.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
Be sure to ask questions and ask to see sketches to make sure your vision aligns with your designer’s.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 5 Sep. 2025
Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
This perspective aligns with his broader philosophy that emerged from watching his father lose his ability to earn income during Collins’ childhood—an experience that motivated him to ensure investments could eventually replace employment income.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
While employees may experiment with AI individually, the absence of structured guidance prevents cohesive adoption that aligns with organizational goals.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Conversely, an answer vector that closely aligns with one or more knowledge anchors produces a higher trust score.
—Scott Zoldi, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The idea of an international WrestleMania aligns perfectly with WWE's global expansion strategy.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Nike told the Star-Telegram that Cooper’s passion for moving the sport forward, on and off the track, aligns with the company’s commitment to inspiring and uplifting the next generation through sport.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2025
The first rollout of the ad is kicking off in conjunction with this week’s Thursday Night Football game, as the automaker aligns itself with the NFL season, one of the largest moneymakers for advertisements leading up to the Super Bowl.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
Be sure to ask questions and ask to see sketches to make sure your vision aligns with your designer’s.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aligns
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The latest plan also has support from a former owner, Ken Koontz, who agrees the building cannot be saved.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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The majority of your team agrees on a new branding method for your product.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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This corresponds to a favorable home mortgage interest rate or a very reasonable new car interest rate.—
Mary Luquette,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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The discount corresponds with the company’s slower top-line growth, mixed brand reputation, a prior FY 2019 impairment that damaged investor confidence, and ongoing debt concerns.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Aligns.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aligns. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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