- present tense form of align (3rd person singular).
aligns
Example Sentences
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The Bank of England’s decision aligns with the Federal Reserve but diverges from the European Central Bank and Bank of Japan.
From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026
The next consideration is whether your strategy aligns as closely as possible with your and your wife’s financial needs, goals, and circumstances.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
He said that the proposal could mean that a country that aligns itself with the EU on certain criteria would be allowed to join certain bloc formats, for example, attending European Council meetings.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
The U.S. company said Monday that the planned investment aligns with agreements with the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
I watch as she aligns her two yellow pencils.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
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