They aligned themselves with the Liberals.
Source: tatoeba (306804)
Aligned
/əˈlaɪnd/
Synonyms for "aligned" (139 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (28)
Adjective(7 words)
aesthetic standardarchitectural planattunedclinical workflowcomprehensive theme planconcordantconsistent findings
Noun(3 words)
Strong matches (42)
Adjective(11 words)
consistent pullconstitutional doctrinecoordinated networkcovariantcurriculum-alignedformatted reportgood management approachhigh relevanceinline noteinstructional designerinstructional makeover
Verb(11 words)
coordinatecoordinate eventscorrespondingdovetailedflush leftflush rightharmonizeharmonizedin linejivedjustified
Noun(11 words)
Preposition(1 words)
in phase
Related words (69)
Verb(23 words)
Noun(18 words)
like mindednessmath activitymathematics curriculummore comparablemost ruler-guidednormally expectedparallellingpolicy on academic disorganizationpolitical alignmentproduct linespot price benchmarkstate guidelinesstate standards alignmentsynchronizingsystem orientedtest plantown planning guidelinesunit objective
Adjective(13 words)
Adverb(1 words)
politically affiliated donor
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: adjust, aesthetic standard, align, analogous, architectural plan.
- Sentence evidence is available for aligned, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "aligned".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "aligned"
Keep "aligned" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "aligned" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "aligned", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "aligned" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
4 entriesMore specific
5 entriesCollocations
11 entriesaligned goalsaligned objectivesaligned schedulealignment withalignment with standardscurriculum alignmentfully alignedin alignmentleft alignedperfectly alignedrealignment schedule
Inflections
4 entriesDerivations
10 entriesAntonyms
1 entriessimilar
2 entriesSample sentences
11 total sentences available.
The chakras are all aligned in a vertical column along one's spine.
Source: tatoeba (3393689)
Maybe the stars were not properly aligned.
Source: tatoeba (4828325)
Uranus’ magnetic field and rotation axis are out of alignment by 59 degrees, unlike Earth’s, whose magnetic field and rotation axis are nearly aligned.
Source: tatoeba (6548004)
Showing 4 of 11 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "aligned"?
Closest matches include adjust, aesthetic standard, align, analogous, architectural plan.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "aligned"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.