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also alinement
as in layout
the way objects in space are arranged in proper relation to one another
The alignment of the text with the pictures is off.
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Recent Examples of alignment
Even some of those who did criticize Mr. Trump for his administration’s alignment with Russia at the United Nations this week did so without calling out the president or his advisers by name.
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Karoun Demirjian, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025
Campbell is the team’s best option at second base right now, assuming Bregman is at third; their best defensive alignment has Campbell at second and Ceddanne Rafaela in center, with Vaughn Grissom probably on the bench.
—Keith Law, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
Given the alignment of symptoms and the raw seafood and salads eaten in Hawaii, the doctors gave a presumptive diagnosis of central nervous system angiostrongyliasis.
—Ars Technica, 13 Feb. 2025
Spreading ourselves too thin dilutes the humanitarian and strategic impact of our foreign assistance spending—that's why the alignment with U.S. foreign policy priorities and programmatic efficiency tests are so important.
—Ted Yoho, TIME, 13 Feb. 2025
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Karoun Demirjian, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025
Campbell is the team’s best option at second base right now, assuming Bregman is at third; their best defensive alignment has Campbell at second and Ceddanne Rafaela in center, with Vaughn Grissom probably on the bench.
—Keith Law, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
Given the alignment of symptoms and the raw seafood and salads eaten in Hawaii, the doctors gave a presumptive diagnosis of central nervous system angiostrongyliasis.
—Ars Technica, 13 Feb. 2025
Spreading ourselves too thin dilutes the humanitarian and strategic impact of our foreign assistance spending—that's why the alignment with U.S. foreign policy priorities and programmatic efficiency tests are so important.
—Ted Yoho, TIME, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alignment
Noun
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The intrigue: There's a new track layout this year, which will shorten COTA's 3.41-mile circuit.—
Nicole Cobler,
Axios,
27 Feb. 2025
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Prepare for emergencies and common issues: Have a backup plan for emergencies and familiarize yourself with the festival layout and the locations of emergency services.—
Joan Pabón,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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But if a brand manager is serious about continuity, a short (keep it simple) onboarding exercise can work wonders.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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The responsibility of the upcoming new executive hire will be to ensure the continuity required to challenge consistently.—
James McNicholas,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This month, several high-profile recalls were issued for products that never made it to retail stores thanks to import violations, missing inspections, or distribution errors.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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But the high-profile Steam exclusive helped build an instant user base for Valve's fresh distribution system, setting it on a path to eventually become the unquestioned leader in the space.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Mikey Madison Madison had a Cinderella moment in a custom pearl grey design by Louis Vuitton.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
24 Feb. 2025
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My experience collaborating with edtech developers has underscored the importance of centering fairness and transparency in AI design to avoid perpetuating inequities.—
Balaji Soundararajan,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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My job as an assistant professor of psychology at a medical school kept me busy—teaching and mentoring students on best medical practices, leading student organizations and facilitating faculty orientations.—
Rajini Poth,
Flow Space,
19 Feb. 2025
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Desmond Lim with his Harvard classmates during orientation week.—
Ernestine Siu,
CNBC,
12 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In 1960s homes, everything was covered with fabric and skirted in one pattern.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2025
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The crazy weather patterns here fluctuate dramatically, swinging 50 degrees in a single day.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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It’s also reinforced with water-resistant cedar battens that help the roof blend into the larger structure.—
Shea Simmons,
People.com,
22 Feb. 2025
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This is in part due to how the Internet has reshaped the basic structure of desire.—
Katie Ebner-Landy,
The New Yorker,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Alignment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alignment. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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