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also alined
as in horizontal
having a height, size, or location that is the same at all points
The text was aligned along the left margin.
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also alined
1
as in agreed
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 lined
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 aligned
Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
This shift could reduce time-to-hire significantly and reshape job roles, prioritizing skills aligned with AI capabilities.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
The fate of Artemis is an important question not just for NASA but for the US commercial space industry, the European Space Agency, and other international partners who have aligned with the return of humans to the Moon.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 3 Jan. 2025
Knowing how to engage different team members, personas, technologies and the like will serve to keep the organization aligned no matter the circumstances.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
This ensures departments stay informed and aligned and can address issues early for smoother collaboration.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
When individual aspirations and organizational needs are aligned, workforces become future-proof.
—Saurabh Jain, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Advanced tools help assess workforce capabilities, as well as monitor evolving roles and skills in the broader marketplace to keep organizations aligned with industry trends.
—Saurabh Jain, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Be honest with yourself and tell the truth about what no longer feels aligned for you.
—Amanda Miller Littlejohn, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Verb
Starr notes that societies develop measures aligned with their expectations of government.
—Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
This shift could reduce time-to-hire significantly and reshape job roles, prioritizing skills aligned with AI capabilities.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
The fate of Artemis is an important question not just for NASA but for the US commercial space industry, the European Space Agency, and other international partners who have aligned with the return of humans to the Moon.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 3 Jan. 2025
Knowing how to engage different team members, personas, technologies and the like will serve to keep the organization aligned no matter the circumstances.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
This ensures departments stay informed and aligned and can address issues early for smoother collaboration.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
When individual aspirations and organizational needs are aligned, workforces become future-proof.
—Saurabh Jain, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Advanced tools help assess workforce capabilities, as well as monitor evolving roles and skills in the broader marketplace to keep organizations aligned with industry trends.
—Saurabh Jain, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Be honest with yourself and tell the truth about what no longer feels aligned for you.
—Amanda Miller Littlejohn, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aligned
Adjective
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In a 2024 report, UBS refers to this as the horizontal wealth transfer, or wealth that will be transferred from one spouse to another.—
Janet Arzt,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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The horizontal log provides them some profile cover, which can shield them visually from passing predators.—
Josh Honeycutt,
Outdoor Life,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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This language is arguably more binding even than NATO’s common defense pledge, Article 5, and Russia already agreed not to stand in the way of Ukraine’s EU membership during the 2022 talks.—
Samuel Charap,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Dec. 2024
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Countries have agreed to try to limit warming to below that level in order to avoid much more intense storms, rainfall and heat waves.—
Lauren Sommer,
NPR,
24 Dec. 2024
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The massive movement of water during El Niño can also result in vertical movement of heat throughout the ocean's layers.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2025
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Noteworthy design features include a classic crewneck, plaid jacquard pattern, and vertical seams along the top that flatter your shoulders and torso.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Vice President Kamala Harris’ home in Los Angeles was put under an evacuation order, though no one was in the home at the time the order was placed, spokesperson Ernesto Apreza said.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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All that remained was the center of Structure 10, and there, in the weak morning light, was the hearth where the cow skull had been placed upside down.—
Peter Ross,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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In 1901, an intrepid German doctor called Eugene von Holländer was approached by a Polish aristocrat looking for smoother skin.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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Eldridge told Fox News Digital that when a rebrand is unsuccessful, the fault can lie with the teams behind the stars who failed to adequately prepare for their smooth transition to a more mature identity that will be accepted by the public.—
Ashley Hume,
Fox News,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Mass handouts of free team shirts have become common practice for NBA playoff games, decking out home crowds in a uniform block of color.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN,
11 Mar. 2025
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For owners of Intel or M1 Airs or any other laptop, here's a brief recap: Apple got rid of the Air's tapered design for this one, in favor of a laptop that's still thin but has a uniform thickness throughout (0.44 inches for the 13-inch Air, 0.45 inches for the 15-inch model).—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Lincoln-Way Central had a tougher regular season last spring but went a round deeper in the playoffs, finishing 11-6-3 with another loss to Andrew in a sectional final.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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But the Panthers head coach is embracing the adversity, welcoming the trials and tribulations, as the Panthers get into the final month of the regular season ahead of their attempt to repeat as Stanley Cup champions.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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More than ever before, women feel the freedom to explore and embrace their true desires without fear of societal rejection.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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Because true wealth isn’t just accumulated—it’s activated.—
Tim Maurer,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Aligned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aligned. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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