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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
This decision aligns with a previous executive order by President Trump.
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Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2025
The move aligns with efforts by the Trump administration to get DEI out of all facets of American life, including higher education.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2025
The other approaches include aligning the district’s budget toward literacy, aligning instructional resources, screening and monitoring students’ literacy performance and professional development for educators.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Apr. 2025
Implementing The Circular Economy In Your Business Again, any company can align itself with circular economy practices.
—Wayne Elsey, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 12 Apr. 2025
The move aligns with efforts by the Trump administration to get DEI out of all facets of American life, including higher education.
—Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2025
The other approaches include aligning the district’s budget toward literacy, aligning instructional resources, screening and monitoring students’ literacy performance and professional development for educators.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Apr. 2025
Implementing The Circular Economy In Your Business Again, any company can align itself with circular economy practices.
—Wayne Elsey, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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The panel also agreed Way acted with malice, oppression or fraud, and awarded her another $250,000 in punitive damages.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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In an exciting Instagram post on Wednesday (April 9), the West Coast icon and league owner revealed that the eight-time NBA All-Star has agreed to join the BIG3 league for one final season as a professional basketball player.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice hosted the event to correspond with National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, an annual commemoration that promotes justice for victims.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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The Indiana Pacers will host the Milwaukee Bucks in the 4-5 matchup in the East, while the Orlando Magic, Atlanta Hawks, Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat finished seventh through 10th, respectively, with corresponding Play-In matchups ahead.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
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Instead, the Trump administration only placed tariffs on foreign parts that make up vehicles imported from Canada and Mexico.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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Texas and Florida have already placed even stricter limits on academic content seen as biased or indoctrinating.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Align.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/align. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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