align
verb (used with object)
to arrange in a straight line; adjust according to a line.
aligning
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present participleof align.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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But later, the task of aligning a small knife into the utensil basket proved to be another challenge.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
The characters grapple with the difficulty of aligning their moral callings with the competitive nature of professional success.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
Perhaps the most difficult hurdle has been aligning the event with Netflix's preference to broadcast during prime-time hours in the United States.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
"What Egypt is seeking is strategic autonomy: not breaking with Washington, not aligning completely with Beijing, but creating enough room to pursue its own national interests," he added.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
It was like the planets and the stars were aligning to ensure my success.
From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen
