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aligned

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verb

variants also alined
past tense of align
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Recent Examples of aligned
Verb
But the stars have aligned for Mary! Dalton Ross, EW.com, 10 Apr. 2025 Brand, too, has become aligned with the political right, making appearances alongside Tucker Carlson and attending the Republican National Convention. Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2025 The mission of the Black Arts Council and the mission that Fred and I put forth in our collection are closely aligned. Keyaira Boone, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025 This will ensure that the objectives of the test are aligned with the organization’s broader security goals. Kevin Pierce, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025 This gambler then bet $5, hit spin and watched as the symbols flashed across the screen until three Monopoly jackpot symbols aligned. Helena Wegner, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025 The coaching staff successfully identified transfers who not only possessed talent but also aligned well with the system and brought a level of maturity. Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025 Without clear direction on how to balance these competing factors, even the most sophisticated AI will struggle to make decisions aligned with business goals. Pieter Van Schalkwyk, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025 School board member Roberto Alonso also spoke at the February meeting and aligned himself with Gallon, asking the school district to provide a memo related to how BusPatrol revenue is being spent. Clara-Sophia Daly, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aligned
Adjective
  • Toward the end of the book, the pages go horizontal, to accommodate a chapter presented in the form of a seventy-five-page PowerPoint.
    Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 9 Apr. 2025
  • These apps can be displayed as a vertically scrollable list, in a horizontal grid, or sorted by category (which does appear to be the most space-efficient display option).
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Gray said the organization could park the buses throughout the community, and some churches have agreed to allow them.
    Ryan Gillespie, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2025
  • Based on the revenue sharing market score assigned to each team based on factors such as population, income level and cable households agreed to by the league and the MLB Players Association in their collective bargaining agreement, the Padres are ranked 24th.
    Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Maintenance cleans include dusting, vacuuming, and mopping, cleaning of horizontal surfaces, and spot-cleaning of vertical surfaces such as walls and cabinet fronts.
    Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Adorn a retaining wall with a vertical planter Hang vibrant bucket planters to dress up an ordinary retaining wall.
    Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 18 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Researchers from Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) have developed a microscopic brain sensor which is so tiny that it can be placed in the small gap between your hair follicles on the scalp, slightly under the skin.
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 13 Apr. 2025
  • While more invasive signal capture methods, such as brain implants, are possible, research by Georgia Tech sought to create sensors that are easily placed and reliably manufactured.
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • These aren’t just cosmetic—they’re the kinds of behind-the-scenes changes that help make an already stellar game feel even smoother.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
  • The stamp has no expiration date and was introduced to make the transition from one stamp cost to the next a much smoother process, the postal service said.
    Saleen Martin, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The 33rd-round pick out of Central Michigan was slicing doubles down the lines, sliding into bags, making plays and coming up with his uniform dusty and browned.
    Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
  • The temperature was up, the sun was shining and the sky featured smatterings of bright blue instead of a uniform drab gray.
    Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Hair Brush with Greatness The healthiest possible hair requires regular brushing.
    Michael Odell, Air Mail, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Bridgeport Islanders forward Adam Beckman, 23, will miss the remainder of the regular season with just five games remaining after he was suspended by the American Hockey League’s Player Safety Committee on Wednesday.
    Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • That versatility is, in a lot of ways, the true beauty of unicorns.
    Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 28 Mar. 2025
  • The same is true for picking up concertgoers after the show.
    Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2025

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“Aligned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aligned. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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