How to Use align in a Sentence

align

verb

• The text aligns with the bottom of the picture.
• He aligned the two holes so he could put the screw through them.
• The two parts of the machine are not properly aligned.
• The schools had to align their programs with state requirements.
• She is aligning with other senators to oppose his nomination.
• If the stars align — a joke hits — there forms a moment of community.
  — Hannah Benson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
• The unit price of $210 will align with the company’s most recent funding round.
  — Hayden Field,kate Rooney, CNBC, 27 Nov. 2024
• To use it, simply align the can with the opener and press the lever, which is sensitive enough to respond to a one-finger touch.
  — Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2023
• The 16x figure aligns with the stock’s average P/E ratio over the last three years.
  — Trefis Team, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
• The design, specs, and sizes align perfectly with Apple's offerings.
  — Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2024
• In fact, job satisfaction is determined more by how your values align with your work environment than by any other factor.
  — Caroline Castrillon, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2023
• Additionally, supportive footwear helps align your feet and balance your stride, which can minimize strain on the ankles and knees while keeping injuries at bay.
  — Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 27 Jan. 2023
• This lack of visibility didn’t align with its commitment to transparency, so over the last two years, Veja has been leading the way in changing this.
  — Victoria Malloy, TIME, 27 Nov. 2024
• Three of the subcategories align with the typical characteristics of sleep music: slow, low-tempo, acoustic instruments, no lyrics, etc.
  — Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 31 Jan. 2023
• Their work also suggests the rock rotates completely about once an hour, which aligns with how a large celestial body should behave after being knocked off the moon or another object by a violent collision.
  — Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Nov. 2024
• The stars aligned on Friday night to celebrate the launch of Wardrobe.
  — Eliseé Browchuk, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2023
• The stars aligned and we were gifted this moment in time.
  — Hunter Ingram, Variety, 7 June 2023
• You’re filled with creative inspo as the moon and Venus align.
  — USA TODAY, 7 Apr. 2024
• This lack of progress aligns with Women Who Tech’s study.
  — Allyson Kapin, Fortune, 28 Dec. 2023
• The steel guide bars ride over the cutters ensuring that the tool stays aligned.
  — Joe Truini, Popular Mechanics, 10 July 2023
• And all the stars aligned with Baccarat as well [this season].
  — Lauren Huff, EW.com, 15 Aug. 2024
• The trio spoke with The Times about aligning the puzzle pieces for Season 2.
  — Whitney Friedlander, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2023
• Your wants may not align with your budget while the moon and Mercury square off.
  — USA TODAY, 25 Aug. 2023
• This marks the second time this year that five planets will align.
  — Francisco Guzman, USA TODAY, 15 June 2023
• Not least in a year that’s so far seen the tepid The Acolyte and Masters of the Air aligned next to a string of sequels and reboots.
  — Geoffrey Bunting, TIME, 5 Aug. 2024
• Roll each strip to make a berry, starting at one short end and keeping the long straight edge aligned.
  — Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2023
• If your preferences don’t align with the home decor trends of the week, month, or year, don’t feel the need to conform.
  — Abby Wilson, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Oct. 2023
• On April 8, the stars (and sun and moon) are aligning for a rare event: a total solar eclipse.
  — Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 6 Apr. 2024
• The answers aligned perfectly with the space on Williams Street.
  — Jonathan Shikes, The Denver Post, 17 June 2024
• But at this point it would not be aligned with my aesthetic to do a whole bunch of stuff.
  — Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 26 Oct. 2023

Last Updated: 12 Dec 2024