This is the 3751st most frequent Japanese word.
そろえ
"そろえ" means "arrangement" or "alignment."
In this context, "そろえ" implies aligning or arranging items in an orderly manner.
本棚を整理して、本をそろえました。
I cleaned up the bookshelf and organized the books.
Here, "そろえ" means collecting or assembling a set of items.
市に出かけて、書き道具をそろえた。
I went out to the market and gathered writing tools.
In this usage, "そろえ" signifies unifying or consolidating thoughts or opinions.