realign

verb

re·​align ˌrē-ə-ˈlīn How to pronounce realign (audio)
realigned; realigning; realigns

transitive verb

: to align again
especially : to reorganize or make new groupings of
realignment noun

Examples of realign in a Sentence

We had to realign the text to fit it on the page. The car's wheels were realigned.
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Turn into the skid - Turning into the skid can help the vehicle's tires realign to regain control. Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 18 Mar. 2025 Another spin: Spoelstra again realigned his lineup, this time partly out of necessity, partly out of the matchups. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025 First, the tech world has realigned itself with the White House or at least are paying it lip service – but on the flip side, such discussions are certainly going to keep users engaged, and that may matter more than anything else. Peter Suciu, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025 Local river advocates are doubtful, however, that Congressional attempts to realign the plan would prioritize the health of the Colorado and its fish over a healthy revenue stream. Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 13 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for realign

Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of realign was in 1899

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“Realign.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/realign. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

realign

verb
re·​align ˌre-ə-ˈlīn How to pronounce realign (audio)
: to align again
especially : to reorganize or make new groupings of
realignment noun

Legal Definition

realign

transitive verb
re·​align ˌrē-ə-ˈlīn How to pronounce realign (audio)
: to make new divisions or groupings of
especially : to regroup (one or more litigants) to reflect the true arrangement of interests in a suit

Note: After examining the ultimate interests of the parties involved in a suit, the court might choose to realign the plaintiffs and defendants so that, for example, one of the defendants becomes a plaintiff.

realignment noun

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