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as in horizontal
having a height, size, or location that is the same at all points
The text was aligned along the left margin.
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as in agreed
to bring to or be in a state of agreement
Though we have our differences, we align on many issues.
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as in lined
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 aligned
Mindy Lubber, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Stonehenge is famously aligned with the sun and the moon, and modern crowds gather at the site on the solstices to celebrate the longest and shortest days of the year.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
When approached by an undercover FBI informant posing as somebody ideologically aligned, Hassan, in a series of messages over a period of several months, provided detailed instructions on how to carry out a mass casualty event targeting Jews.
—The Editors, National Review, 24 Dec. 2024
But this year, the stars have aligned in the most curious of ways, as many holidays will occur on the same week.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
With the evolution and professionalisation of the women’s game, United want to ensure there is consistency across the men’s and women’s teams and that the players and club are aligned.
—Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
This revival aligned with NASCAR's seventh-generation racecar introduction.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Hayek’s interdisciplinary approach and focus on economics, social theory, and political philosophy aligned perfectly with the Committee’s mission.
—Alejandro Antonio Chafuen, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Beyond Impressions And Mentions As PR becomes more integrated with marketing and aligned with business objectives, measuring its impact has evolved beyond traditional metrics like impressions and mentions.
—Amy Packard Berry, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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As a next step, the industry must require mandatory, transparent transition plans aligned with specialized frameworks like the UN's Forum for Insurance Transition to Net Zero.
—Mindy Lubber, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Stonehenge is famously aligned with the sun and the moon, and modern crowds gather at the site on the solstices to celebrate the longest and shortest days of the year.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
When approached by an undercover FBI informant posing as somebody ideologically aligned, Hassan, in a series of messages over a period of several months, provided detailed instructions on how to carry out a mass casualty event targeting Jews.
—The Editors, National Review, 24 Dec. 2024
But this year, the stars have aligned in the most curious of ways, as many holidays will occur on the same week.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
With the evolution and professionalisation of the women’s game, United want to ensure there is consistency across the men’s and women’s teams and that the players and club are aligned.
—Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
This revival aligned with NASCAR's seventh-generation racecar introduction.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Hayek’s interdisciplinary approach and focus on economics, social theory, and political philosophy aligned perfectly with the Committee’s mission.
—Alejandro Antonio Chafuen, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Beyond Impressions And Mentions As PR becomes more integrated with marketing and aligned with business objectives, measuring its impact has evolved beyond traditional metrics like impressions and mentions.
—Amy Packard Berry, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aligned
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In the Archaeology International paper, the researchers highlight how Stonehenge's horizontal Altar Stone is similar in size and placement to the large, horizontal stones typical of stone circles found in northeast Scotland—where the Altar Stone originated.Newsweek, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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As mentioned, the previous suggestion was for an iPhone with a horizontal row of cameras instead of, for instance, the triangular placing on the iPhone 16 Pro.David Phelan, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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This language is arguably more binding even than NATO’s common defense pledge, Article 5, and Russia already agreed not to stand in the way of Ukraine’s EU membership during the 2022 talks.Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
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Countries have agreed to try to limit warming to below that level in order to avoid much more intense storms, rainfall and heat waves.Lauren Sommer, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
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This time of year, they are decorated with ornamental globes, while the surrounding fences of vertical wooden slats are festooned with white Christmas lights.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
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Our readers wanted to know more about power beaming, new kinds of nuclear fusion, vertical solar farms, powerful ways to drill deeper into the Earth’s crust to harness geothermal energy, and grid hardware that connects renewable energy projects.IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 24 Dec. 2024
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One candle is lit each night on the menorah, which is placed in a doorway or window, each night, until all candles are lit on the eighth night.Cailey Gleeson, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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Best Carry-on Backpacks There's perhaps no more plane-friendly bag than a backpack, which is easily carried, easily taken off, easily placed under a seat, and easily packed with all your belongings.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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Ryan Rollins delivered a perfect entry pass, and Portis spun over his right shoulder to knock down a smooth 12-foot turnaround jumper.Brian Sampson, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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This creamy leave-in is formulated to deeply nourish, smooth, and strengthen, making heat styling less of a battle.Sarah Hoffmann, Allure, 22 Dec. 2024
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Yet the rotation out of cyclicals and into tech hasn’t been uniform.Fred Imbert, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024
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Still, the national drop in obesity wasn't uniform across all groups.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Littlefield recalled how The Handmaid’s Tale Season 4, filmed at the height of the pandemic, had to spend $1 million an episode on Covid protection to keep its cast and crew safe — on top of the regular budget.Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
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In 2024, Sugano was named MVP of the Central League after leading the Giants to a first-place finish in the regular season.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Just Saturday against the New Jersey Devils, that seemed true in a loss.Scott Powers, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Worse still, the falsehood was a double-down of the AI insisting that the remark was true.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Aligned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aligned. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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