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also alined
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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also alined
1
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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2
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
Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
This shift could reduce time-to-hire significantly and reshape job roles, prioritizing skills aligned with AI capabilities.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
The fate of Artemis is an important question not just for NASA but for the US commercial space industry, the European Space Agency, and other international partners who have aligned with the return of humans to the Moon.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 3 Jan. 2025
Knowing how to engage different team members, personas, technologies and the like will serve to keep the organization aligned no matter the circumstances.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
This ensures departments stay informed and aligned and can address issues early for smoother collaboration.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
When individual aspirations and organizational needs are aligned, workforces become future-proof.
—Saurabh Jain, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Advanced tools help assess workforce capabilities, as well as monitor evolving roles and skills in the broader marketplace to keep organizations aligned with industry trends.
—Saurabh Jain, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Be honest with yourself and tell the truth about what no longer feels aligned for you.
—Amanda Miller Littlejohn, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Verb
Starr notes that societies develop measures aligned with their expectations of government.
—Teresa Ghilarducci, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
This shift could reduce time-to-hire significantly and reshape job roles, prioritizing skills aligned with AI capabilities.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
The fate of Artemis is an important question not just for NASA but for the US commercial space industry, the European Space Agency, and other international partners who have aligned with the return of humans to the Moon.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 3 Jan. 2025
Knowing how to engage different team members, personas, technologies and the like will serve to keep the organization aligned no matter the circumstances.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
This ensures departments stay informed and aligned and can address issues early for smoother collaboration.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
When individual aspirations and organizational needs are aligned, workforces become future-proof.
—Saurabh Jain, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Advanced tools help assess workforce capabilities, as well as monitor evolving roles and skills in the broader marketplace to keep organizations aligned with industry trends.
—Saurabh Jain, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Be honest with yourself and tell the truth about what no longer feels aligned for you.
—Amanda Miller Littlejohn, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aligned
Adjective
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With the first option, businesses can use an agentic framework platform to handle some of their more horizontal tasks.—
Rodrigo Madanes,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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The company completed 41 net horizontal wells in 2024 and plans to complete 60 to 65 net horizontal wells in 2025.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
12 Feb. 2025
Verb
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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
Adjective
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Installing Garden Structures Garden structures add vertical interest to the garden and maximize the space in a small garden by keeping vines and climbing vegetables from taking over the ground.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
2 Mar. 2025
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The lander touched down at 3:34 a.m. after running through a powered descent 12 minutes out bringing the lander into a vertical position and slowing down from 3,800 mph to about 90 mph.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In the current digital age, countless enterprises have placed their focus on improving automation and implementing emergent artificial intelligence (AI) technology.—
William Mullane,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
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Retail media refers to any advertising placed by brands within a retail environment, including digital ads on websites and apps or promotional displays in brick-and-mortar stores.—
Mustafa Khanwala,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Leaving a great glow behind, skin instantly feels softer and smoother.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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SkinMedica also swaps astringent alcohol for witch hazel extract, which has antibacterial and exfoliating benefits for smoother, softer, and bouncier skin.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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At this point, the material should have a fairly uniform look and fine particle size, when it can be considered finished and ready for use.—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Feb. 2025
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The uniform change is part of the vision Richard has for his legacy.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Corddry is a series regular on the show, playing the character Tom Ruffage.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
21 Feb. 2025
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Henderson was a series regular on TruTV’s Tacoma FD for 4 seasons.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Some may worry that setting back your thermostats could end up costing more money, based on the common misconception that furnaces work harder to warm a space back up — but experts say that’s not true.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2025
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First, throughout the world women outperform men in educational settings, outnumbering in the vast majority of academic degrees (including MBAs) and outscoring them on standardized assessments and GPA (same is true for primary and secondary school).—
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Aligned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aligned. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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