align
verb (used with object)
to arrange in a straight line; adjust according to a line.
has aligned
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present perfectof align (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The comments, which came during a rare White House Rose Garden appearance by an attorney general, underscore how closely Blanche has aligned himself with the president.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
Out of the more than 3,700 federal actions that have come before the coastal commission for review since the 1970s, the commission has aligned with the actions 96% of the time.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
"Remy hair has aligned cuticles, hair flows uniformly in one direction, which leads to less tangling and a silkier texture. This is high-value hair," says George Cherion, the company's chief executive.
From BBC ● Feb. 17, 2025
She has climbed the ranks of leadership in recent years — snagging a spot on the powerful House Appropriations Committee — and has aligned herself with the Congressional Progressive Caucus.
From New York Times ● Nov. 17, 2022
Russia has aligned with China’s moon program, while 21 nations have joined a U.S.-initiated effort meant to bring guidelines and order to the civil exploration and development of space.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 14, 2022
