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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
Dalton Ross, EW.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Brand, too, has become aligned with the political right, making appearances alongside Tucker Carlson and attending the Republican National Convention.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2025
The mission of the Black Arts Council and the mission that Fred and I put forth in our collection are closely aligned.
—Keyaira Boone, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025
This will ensure that the objectives of the test are aligned with the organization’s broader security goals.
—Kevin Pierce, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
This gambler then bet $5, hit spin and watched as the symbols flashed across the screen until three Monopoly jackpot symbols aligned.
—Helena Wegner, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025
The coaching staff successfully identified transfers who not only possessed talent but also aligned well with the system and brought a level of maturity.
—Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Without clear direction on how to balance these competing factors, even the most sophisticated AI will struggle to make decisions aligned with business goals.
—Pieter Van Schalkwyk, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
School board member Roberto Alonso also spoke at the February meeting and aligned himself with Gallon, asking the school district to provide a memo related to how BusPatrol revenue is being spent.
—Clara-Sophia Daly, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2025
Verb
But the stars have aligned for Mary!
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Brand, too, has become aligned with the political right, making appearances alongside Tucker Carlson and attending the Republican National Convention.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2025
The mission of the Black Arts Council and the mission that Fred and I put forth in our collection are closely aligned.
—Keyaira Boone, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025
This will ensure that the objectives of the test are aligned with the organization’s broader security goals.
—Kevin Pierce, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
This gambler then bet $5, hit spin and watched as the symbols flashed across the screen until three Monopoly jackpot symbols aligned.
—Helena Wegner, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025
The coaching staff successfully identified transfers who not only possessed talent but also aligned well with the system and brought a level of maturity.
—Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Without clear direction on how to balance these competing factors, even the most sophisticated AI will struggle to make decisions aligned with business goals.
—Pieter Van Schalkwyk, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
School board member Roberto Alonso also spoke at the February meeting and aligned himself with Gallon, asking the school district to provide a memo related to how BusPatrol revenue is being spent.
—Clara-Sophia Daly, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aligned
Adjective
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My guess is that, after all these years, the horizontal pipe had filled with water, rendering the vent useless.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
31 May 2025
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Back in his day, Neutra rubbed shoulders with Frank Lloyd Wright and Rudolph Schindler, whose influences are recognizable through his use of clean, horizontal lines and how these structures blend into nature.—
Kristine Hansen,
Architectural Digest,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Gray said the organization could park the buses throughout the community, and some churches have agreed to allow them.—
Ryan Gillespie,
Orlando Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2025
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Based on the revenue sharing market score assigned to each team based on factors such as population, income level and cable households agreed to by the league and the MLB Players Association in their collective bargaining agreement, the Padres are ranked 24th.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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If there are grid lines on your windows, Weidenbaum recommends going with the horizontal line that lands closest to the vertical halfway point.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 May 2025
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Ateliers Horizons has dabbled in sound before, developing a first jukebox in 2019, as well as a boombox housing a vertical turntable.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
Verb
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That agreement placed strict limits on Iran’s nuclear program.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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His archrival Lachlan Kennedy, who had looked best placed to challenge him, was disqualified for a false start.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Stock up on comfortable sneakers marked down to as little as $21 and a smooth, stretchy bra slashed by 60 percent.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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The technology was working, so everything moved a lot smoother.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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The construction showed attention to detail—secure buttons, strong seams, and uniform color throughout.—
Carrie Honaker,
Southern Living,
22 May 2025
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The difference between current and voltage can be visualized by a conveyor belt carrying boxes of a uniform size.—
Erik Kobayashi-Solomon,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Chubb hasn’t played in a regular season games still sustaining serious knee injuries late in the 2023 season against Baltimore.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2025
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This past regular season was an unmitigated disaster.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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The formula for ‘true tackles’ is slightly more long-winded: tackles + challenges lost + fouls committed.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Setbacks may tempt you to stray from your vision, but staying true to yourself attracts the right clients, collaborators and opportunities.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
27 May 2025
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“Aligned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aligned. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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