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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 six-month timeline aligns with the 130-workday limit that special government employees (SGEs) are legally allowed to serve in a single year.
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Vittoria Elliott, WIRED, 8 Feb. 2025
His range of attributes — competitiveness, physicality, work rate, intelligence and comfort in possession — align with what Slot wants from his midfielders.
—Andy Jones, The Athletic, 8 Feb. 2025
However, they must be carefully crafted to align with Naperville’s goals and preserve the quality of life our residents expect.
—Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
This is a bathroom bill that provides an avenue for patrons to sue a business for allowing trans people to use facilities that align with their gender identity.
—Trans Formations Project, Them, 31 Jan. 2025
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Vittoria Elliott, WIRED, 8 Feb. 2025
His range of attributes — competitiveness, physicality, work rate, intelligence and comfort in possession — align with what Slot wants from his midfielders.
—Andy Jones, The Athletic, 8 Feb. 2025
However, they must be carefully crafted to align with Naperville’s goals and preserve the quality of life our residents expect.
—Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
This is a bathroom bill that provides an avenue for patrons to sue a business for allowing trans people to use facilities that align with their gender identity.
—Trans Formations Project, Them, 31 Jan. 2025
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The three men appeared in worse condition than the 18 other hostages previously freed under the truce, which was agreed to in January, 15 months into the war.—
Joey Roulette,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Morton agreed to produce Ian’s debut, Society’s Child, the album that would simultaneously propel her to stardom and sacrifice her to bigoted attacks.—
Audra Heinrichs,
Rolling Stone,
10 Feb. 2025
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Kenner police said the complaints will be referred to the corresponding jurisdictions for further investigation.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
10 Feb. 2025
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The prediction of a mild winter has not corresponded with the weather so far.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Quarles was initially announced for release to the Campo home, but sheriff’s officials announced this week that Wakefield will be placed there instead.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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What To Know Ali placed a temporary injunction on Secretary of State Marco Rubio and others in the Trump administration, at the request of two aid agencies that receive funding from USAID, AIDS Vaccine Advocacy Coalition and Global Health Council.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Align.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/align. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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