ALIGN Synonyms: 112 Similar and Opposite Words

align

verb

variants also aline

Definition of align

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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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 These low-level thugs typically are not believed to be formally aligned with Iran. — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2026 Hayes pulled down the bandana that covered his face and revealed himself to be the latest WWE superstar to align himself with the 946. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026 Estimates from the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air tracking how much the EU has spent importing fossil fuels from Russia since the start of war with Ukraine roughly align with the figure Trump mentioned. — ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026 Pina argued YouTube’s revenue-share model was proof the platform’s interests aligned with that of its traditional TV partners. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for align

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Lee agrees to visit Mekka, which brings us to the episode’s title.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
Zelenskyy, meanwhile, has agreed to halt Ukraine's monthslong campaign targeting Russian oil refineries that caused fuel shortages for Russians.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of agree

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It was discovered the hot box was not turned on soon enough prior to placing hot food in the unit.

— NWA Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
These devices can be placed onto a balcony, backyard, or patio, and easily set up to start powering homes right away.

— Liz Krueger, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026

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