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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
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced in late July that its recommendation aligns with the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
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Kristen Jordan Shamus, Freep.com, 23 Aug. 2025
This doesn't happen every new moon because the moon's orbit is not perfectly aligned with the plane of the Earth's orbit; it is tilted about five degrees.
—Jesse Emspak, Space.com, 22 Aug. 2025
All a rezoning approval means is that the developer’s proposal aligns with the city’s comprehensive plan.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Aug. 2025
Jenner can also oversee college degree programs to align with academic tools used by K-12 educators and streamline higher education degree programs to meet student and industry demands.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
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Kristen Jordan Shamus, Freep.com, 23 Aug. 2025
This doesn't happen every new moon because the moon's orbit is not perfectly aligned with the plane of the Earth's orbit; it is tilted about five degrees.
—Jesse Emspak, Space.com, 22 Aug. 2025
All a rezoning approval means is that the developer’s proposal aligns with the city’s comprehensive plan.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Aug. 2025
Jenner can also oversee college degree programs to align with academic tools used by K-12 educators and streamline higher education degree programs to meet student and industry demands.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
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In June, the ROJ agreed to exchange 13 hectares of his family’s land across Singapore Botanic Gardens for a nearby 8.5-hectare state land of equivalent value, according to the Urban Redevelopment Authority.—
Jonathan Burgos,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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The Talker Research/Chime survey found while 45% of Gen Xers and 42% of baby boomers believe men should pick up the tab, only 36% of Gen Zers agreed.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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Note: Most subscribers have some, but not all, of the puzzles that correspond to the following set of solutions for their local newspaper.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
24 Aug. 2025
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But the agency rarely issues full-on swim bans based on water quality; for that to happen, test results need to correspond with an event when sewage flows into the lake, said Cathy Breitenbach, natural resources director at the Chicago Park District.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Aug. 2025
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Investigators are not sure how Mario was able to gain entry to parts of the hospital, Bettison said, adding that the hospital was briefly placed on lockdown.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Here's what mosquitos are usually drawn to. Damp or humid areas Standing water Warm temperatures Dark, shady areas Carbon dioxide (aka your breath) Orkin released its 2025 Top 50 Mosquito Cities List that places three Tennessee cities in the top 50.—
Joyce Orlando,
Nashville Tennessean,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Align.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/align. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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