realign
verb
re·align
ˌrē-ə-ˈlīn 
realigned; realigning; realigns
: to align again
especially
: to reorganize or make new groupings of
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We had to realign the text to fit it on the page.
The car's wheels were realigned.
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Chicago Tribune, 30 Nov. 2024
These shifts reflect the brand’s ongoing efforts to adapt and realign its strategies in a rapidly evolving luxury market.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Adjusting the bone above or below the knee joint helps realign the knee and relieve stress from the damaged joint.17
Arthroplasty
Arthroplasty can be performed on the joints of the hip or knee.
—Anita C. Chandrasekaran, Health, 24 Nov. 2024
By realigning the workforce, the city is forcing a greater question about the Civic Center.
—Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
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realign
verb
re·align
ˌre-ə-ˈlīn
: to align again
especially
: to reorganize or make new groupings of
Legal Definition
realign
transitive verb
re·align
ˌrē-ə-ˈlīn
: 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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