variants
or less commonly aline
aligned also alined; aligning also alining; aligns also alines
1
: to bring into line or alignment
aligned the books on the shelf
2
: to array on the side of or against a party or cause
He aligned himself with the protesters.
1
: to get or fall into line
He aligned with his friends against a common enemy.
2
: to be in or come into precise adjustment or correct relative position
Negative ends of molecules align with positive ends of other molecules.
aligner
noun
Examples of align in a Sentence
He aligned the two holes so he could put the screw through them.
The two parts of the machine are not properly aligned.
The text aligns with the bottom of the picture.
The schools had to align their programs with state requirements.
She is aligning with other senators to oppose his nomination.
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Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
Many of these policies align with Trump’s own campaign promises.
—Orion Rummler, Them, 8 Jan. 2025
The key is ensuring daily work aligns with your bigger goals so every step moves you forward.
—Cody Bjugan, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
To explain their findings, the researchers suggested morning coffee may better align with the body's natural sleep and wake cycles.
—Dr. Brent Gawey, ABC News, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Align.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/align. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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align
verb
variants
also aline
1
: to bring into or be in line or alignment
2
: to cause to be for or against something (as a belief or political party)
aligned himself with the opposition
aligner
noun
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