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also alinement
as in layout
the way objects in space are arranged in proper relation to one another
The alignment of the text with the pictures is off.
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Recent Examples of alignment
Venus’ alignment with Chiron promises a resolution.
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Usa Today, USA Today, 1 June 2025
Lindor talked about getting his body in the right alignment through some physical therapy.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 31 May 2025
An Operation Warp Speed for AI alignment could ensure that AGI doesn’t go rogue.
—Luke Drago, Time, 30 May 2025
And that could be shifting your body out of alignment and causing avoidable pain.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 30 May 2025
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Usa Today, USA Today, 1 June 2025
Lindor talked about getting his body in the right alignment through some physical therapy.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 31 May 2025
An Operation Warp Speed for AI alignment could ensure that AGI doesn’t go rogue.
—Luke Drago, Time, 30 May 2025
And that could be shifting your body out of alignment and causing avoidable pain.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alignment
Noun
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On the top floor, there is a two-bedroom penthouse available with a 550 sq ft. wraparound terrace, as well as three-bedroom option with an even larger terrace, ensuite bathrooms, and an open layout with a dining area, and a lounge area with a daybed and sectional sofa.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
3 June 2025
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Despite being spread across different categories and brand names, the sites often use the same layouts, AI agents and payment structures, all pointing to a centralized fraud network.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2025
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Jiaxing Train Station not only improves connectivity, but also offers a vision of how architecture can foster a sense of community and continuity with the past, while embracing the future.—
Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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This approach also enables dynamic avoidance of drains, ladders, and lighting fixtures, reducing entrapment risks and improving cleaning continuity. 3.—
Rhiannon Frater,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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The company’s distribution model, however, remains costly.—
Nina Bambysheva,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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That said, Brian had also uploaded their music to Spotify via a British distribution service called RouteNote.—
Tyler Hicks,
Rolling Stone,
5 June 2025
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The experience of working with elite football clubs exposed Bord to inefficiencies, and the absence of sophisticated algorithms that his company designs.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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The only thing to keep in mind is that, because of their sleek design, the shoe may seem narrow for those with wide feet.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
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Soil pits, trellising design, canopy orientation and clonal selection will be shared with club members.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Medications that can affect blood pressure, balance, and spatial orientation (the vestibular system), or the central nervous system can all lead to side effects, including lightheadedness.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
4 June 2025
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The telescope's images included unforeseen artifacts, such as noise patterns and distortions, which the team had to carefully correct.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
5 June 2025
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That pattern held, and by the end Gauff had claimed 34 of the 51 points that lasted at least five strokes.—
Howard Fendrich,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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That’s why finding a pair with actual structure, like Archie's Flip Flops, can make a big difference.—
Lauren Paige Richeson,
Health,
29 May 2025
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The traditional ceremony, where the final steel beam with an evergreen tree affixed to it is placed on the structure, marks a milestone in the construction process.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
29 May 2025
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“Alignment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alignment. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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