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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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Toward the end of the book, the pages go horizontal, to accommodate a chapter presented in the form of a seventy-five-page PowerPoint.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
9 Apr. 2025
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Some of the key graphics include diamond motifs, horizontal stripes, four-directional crosses placed within each diamond and zig-zag patterns reminiscent of the desert mountain landscapes.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
8 Apr. 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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If both series were graphed using a single vertical axis, the (blue) intraday series would hug the horizontal axis.—
Hersh Shefrin,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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This vertical plant support made from coconut fiber mimics the texture of tree bark, allowing climbing plants to attach their aerial roots and grow upwards.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In the early days after the storm, the state hired crisis counselors and placed them in walk-in centers.—
Katia Riddle,
NPR,
8 Jan. 2025
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All that remained was the center of Structure 10, and there, in the weak morning light, was the hearth where the cow skull had been placed upside down.—
Peter Ross,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The ride: The Niro’s suspension is tuned for comfort, providing a generally smooth and comfortable ride, especially in urban environments.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Wow Dreamcoat and Pop & Lock Finishing Serum for creating a super smooth and sleek look.—
Jessica Fields,
Essence,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Until uniform federal guidance emerges, multi-state employers will have to navigate this.—
Tim Pratte,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Before he was deported, he’d been promoted at work and given new uniform shirts.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Hair Brush with Greatness The healthiest possible hair requires regular brushing.—
Michael Odell,
Air Mail,
10 Apr. 2025
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Bridgeport Islanders forward Adam Beckman, 23, will miss the remainder of the regular season with just five games remaining after he was suspended by the American Hockey League’s Player Safety Committee on Wednesday.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Read More | Local’s theory about ancient standing stone in UK forest turns out to be true.—
Stories by Real-Time news team, with AI summarization,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2025
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That versatility is, in a lot of ways, the true beauty of unicorns.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Aligned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aligned. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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