- present tense form of align (3rd person singular).
aligns
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But McElwee’s nonlinear construction and brusque, confessional narration slowly transform the film into something much deeper, a poignant work of art that instantly yet subtly aligns itself with the great stories of our time.
From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2026
But regardless of what he calls himself, Lamb’s behavior aligns with a movement with a deeply checkered history.
From Slate ● Jul. 23, 2026
Everything aligns — front to back, inside to outside.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
Instead, the group representing sleep doctors favors permanent standard time, saying it aligns best with a human’s circadian rhythm, meaning your body’s natural clock.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
I watch as she aligns her two yellow pencils.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
