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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 Dow closed up, which aligned with the historical trend of market rallies on Election Day.
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Dan Mangan,kevin Breuninger,rebecca Picciotto,ece Yildirim,annie Nova, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
Stay up to date on all election news with our 2024 Election Day Live Blog.
Since becoming a state, New Mexico has mostly aligned with the national popular vote in presidential elections, with the exception of 1976.
—The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
The hotel’s Parker’s Alley is aligned with high-end stores, consisting of both global names and local businesses.
—Michele Herrmann, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Yet this conveniently aligns with a desire not to expand life on Svalbard, according to Blomdahl.
—Yahya Salem, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
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Dan Mangan,kevin Breuninger,rebecca Picciotto,ece Yildirim,annie Nova, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
Stay up to date on all election news with our 2024 Election Day Live Blog.
Since becoming a state, New Mexico has mostly aligned with the national popular vote in presidential elections, with the exception of 1976.
—The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
The hotel’s Parker’s Alley is aligned with high-end stores, consisting of both global names and local businesses.
—Michele Herrmann, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Yet this conveniently aligns with a desire not to expand life on Svalbard, according to Blomdahl.
—Yahya Salem, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for align
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No one who hurls their guts up the previous night would knowingly agree to ride in a 12-passenger van hugging the cliffside of this narrow two-lane road, navigating hairpin turns on switchbacks that drop more than 2,500 feet into Red Rock Country.Erin Strout, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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Some recipients responded to the texts with anger and others with a sense of humor, but many agree that the messages seem to be a bleak foreshadowing.Char Adams, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Note: Most subscribers have some, but not all, of the puzzles that correspond to the following set of solutions for their local newspaper.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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However, the corresponding pressures to increase climate-friendly fuels will drive green energy development.Ken Silverstein, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Depreciation, depletion, and amortization expenses increased to $18.2 million from $8.9 million, reflecting expenses related to new wells placed on production.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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By the time Michele is ready to start testing rungs, Olivia has already successfully placed about four or five.Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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“Align.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/align. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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