align

verb

variants also aline
Definition of alignnext
1
as in to agree
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 to line
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 align Every detail aligned with the central motif of the rose—even the bag handles were accented with thorns. — Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2025 The key is to establish clear personal guidelines that align with financial and lifestyle priorities, ensuring the challenge remains both effective and sustainable. — William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025 This episode of Drag Race is produced within an inch of its life, with both the producers and editors working overtime to make sure all the pieces align perfectly for the most dramatic ending possible. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2025 The outcome vindicated Apple management’s decision to stand behind its diversity commitment even though Trump asked the U.S. Department of Justice to look into whether these types of programs have discriminated against some employees whose race or gender aren’t aligned with the initiative’s goals. — Michael Liedtke, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for align
Recent Examples of Synonyms for align
  1. agree
  2. correspond
  3. place
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  • Green Bay agreed to a one-year deal with Hardman, who spent the majority of his first six NFL seasons with Kansas City.
    — Rob Reischel, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
  • And while there are options for those wanting to stick to brighter blonde shades, most experts agree that this spring is all about warmth and deep hues.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2025
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  • The equation no longer corresponds to a Turing machine that computes perfect squares—and, more generally, the Diophantine equations can no longer encode the halting problem.
    — Joseph Howlett, WIRED, 9 Mar. 2025
  • Under Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman, the Space Force has defined a highly effective strategy; corresponding operational concepts and technologies; and a new training regimen to ensure U.S. equities in space are secured.
    — David A. Deptula, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
Definition of correspond
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  • Jack Harris placed in the top 10 for beat reporting for his work chronicling the Dodgers’ run to the 2024 World Series and in the top 10 in the explanatory category for an article examining the Dodgers’ role in MLB’s pitching injury epidemic.
    — Los Angeles Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2025
  • On Monday afternoon, the Jets placed a right-of-first-refusal tender on Adams, a restricted free agent.
    — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2025
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