aligner
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a word derived from
align.
alignverb (used with object)to arrange in a straight line; adjust according to a line.
Example Sentences
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Global clear aligner volumes increase 0.5% sequentially and 4.9% year over year, driven by growth in Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and EMEA.
From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2025
In an FAQ about it shutting down operations, SmileDirectClub confirmed that its telehealth aligner treatment is no longer available.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 29, 2023
Al-Jewair added that many former direct-to-consumer aligner patients end up coming to orthodontic practices for reevaluation.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 13, 2023
Loomer wrote on Twitter, promoting the demonstration — which is also being endorsed by longtime Trump aligner Roger Stone — as a "peaceful rally."
From Salon ● Jun. 13, 2023
Dr. Tran insists that prescribing an aligner to a remote patient is not delivering a lesser standard of care.
From New York Times ● Feb. 1, 2015