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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
The dismissals coincide with President Donald Trump directing Attorney General Pam Bondi last week to take actions that align with his election priorities, which largely center on combating voter fraud.
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Ashley Oliver, The Washington Examiner, 1 Apr. 2025
Keep your eyes on the prize — no need to align with anyone’s expectations.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
But a 20% tariff rate seems to align with Navarro’s revenue projections, economists said.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2025
Revisiting the past heals hearts as Venus and the North Node align.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025
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Ashley Oliver, The Washington Examiner, 1 Apr. 2025
Keep your eyes on the prize — no need to align with anyone’s expectations.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
But a 20% tariff rate seems to align with Navarro’s revenue projections, economists said.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2025
Revisiting the past heals hearts as Venus and the North Node align.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for align
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This year was quite tumultuous, everyone can agree on that.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2025
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Last week, Russia and Ukraine agreed on a partial and tentative ceasefire in the Black Sea region.—
Luke Garrett,
NPR,
30 Mar. 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,
2 Apr. 2025
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The scale is finely graduated in kilometers and corresponds to the duration divided by the speed of sound (approximately 1,240 km/h).—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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The game introduces Knockout Mode, which places the 24 players in a series of six races that eliminates the slowest drivers until there’s one winner remaining.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2025
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Hale wanted to kill at least 40 people, hoping to inspire books, documentaries and movies, have the weapons placed in museums and his bedroom preserved as a memorial, police found.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Align.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/align. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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