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.
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Looking back on it all now, Lee is still awestruck by the way the stars aligned.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
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The stars aligned on Friday night to celebrate the launch of Wardrobe.
—Eliseé Browchuk, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2023
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The stars aligned and we were gifted this moment in time.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 7 June 2023
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You’re filled with creative inspo as the moon and Venus align.
—USA TODAY, 7 Apr. 2024
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This lack of progress aligns with Women Who Tech’s study.
—Allyson Kapin, Fortune, 28 Dec. 2023
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The steel guide bars ride over the cutters ensuring that the tool stays aligned.
—Joe Truini, Popular Mechanics, 10 July 2023
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And all the stars aligned with Baccarat as well [this season].
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 15 Aug. 2024
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The trio spoke with The Times about aligning the puzzle pieces for Season 2.
—Whitney Friedlander, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2023
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Your wants may not align with your budget while the moon and Mercury square off.
—USA TODAY, 25 Aug. 2023
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This marks the second time this year that five planets will align.
—Francisco Guzman, USA TODAY, 15 June 2023
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Sure, if the stars align and hell freezes over, the Pacers could make the NBA playoffs this season.
—Matthew Vantryon, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Oct. 2022
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The answers aligned perfectly with the space on Williams Street.
—Jonathan Shikes, The Denver Post, 17 June 2024
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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
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Some of your answers align with some of the survey results.
—Mike Bass, The Enquirer, 15 Dec. 2022
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Holding the front wall flat, drizzle a line of glue along each edge, and then align and stick it to both side walls.
—Bradley Ford, Popular Mechanics, 30 Nov. 2022
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And the third thing are champions, people that have the stature and the power to align with the message and subject of the film.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Feb. 2023
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But sometimes, things align just right and the Moon appears to pass in front of a planet from our point of view.
—Alison Klesman, Discover Magazine, 7 Dec. 2022
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Do 3 times on each side. Stand up straight and align your head, shoulders, hips and ankles.
—Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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The 16x figure aligns with the stock’s average P/E ratio over the last three years.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Loading your audio article Through the end of February, all the planets in our solar system will visibly align in the sky, like a trope taken straight from fiction.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2025
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The Mets are expected to use a six-man rotation at times this season, which better aligns with the pitching schedule Senga operated under in Japan.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 31 Jan. 2025
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