realign

verb

re·​align ˌrē-ə-ˈlīn 

realigned; realigning; realigns

transitive verb

: to align again

especially : to reorganize or make new groupings of

realignment

ˌrē-ə-ˈlīn-mənt 

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Turn into the skid - Turning into the skid can help the vehicle's tires realign to regain control. —Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2025

The poll comes as Trump has dramatically realigned U.S. foreign policy and America’s relations since his return to office. —Time, 28 Mar. 2025

One great way to start realigning is through time batching. —Amanda Miller Littlejohn, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025

The governor's apparent efforts to realign with Trump—his former ally and 2024 Republican primary rival—come amid speculation that DeSantis is preparing for a potential 2028 White House bid, or hoping to launch first lady Casey DeSantis' own political ambitions. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing realign

• realign oneself

Rhymes for realign

• acridine
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• atropine
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Kids Definition

realign

verb

re·​align ˌre-ə-ˈlīn 

: to align again

especially : to reorganize or make new groupings of

realignment

-mənt 

noun

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