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as in merger
the act or an instance of joining two or more things into one
the union of East Germany and West Germany that became possible after the fall of communism
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as in confederacy
an association of persons, parties, or states for mutual assistance and protection
in 1949 the U.S. and Canada joined their European allies in a transatlantic union to defend Western Europe from aggression by the Soviet Union
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as in association
the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters)
the movie studio is producing the blockbuster in union with another studio because of the tremendous cost involved
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Recent Examples of union
Every state in the union produces wine, but the country’s most celebrated wine regions—from Napa Valley and Sonoma to Oregon’s Willamette Valley and Washington State’s Walla Walla—have helped establish the United States as one of the world's leading wine-producing nations.
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Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
The bill has broad support among many entertainment industry guilds and unions, studios and record labels, as well as tech companies OpenAI and Google/YouTube.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 18 June 2026
The company that owns the carriage involved in the fatal crash has also suspended the driver indefinitely, and the horse will be retired from the business, according to the union representing the industry.
—Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
Despite Valdez’s union background, Reynoso has overwhelmingly more endorsements from unions.
—Naaman Zhou, New Yorker, 18 June 2026
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Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
The bill has broad support among many entertainment industry guilds and unions, studios and record labels, as well as tech companies OpenAI and Google/YouTube.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 18 June 2026
The company that owns the carriage involved in the fatal crash has also suspended the driver indefinitely, and the horse will be retired from the business, according to the union representing the industry.
—Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
Despite Valdez’s union background, Reynoso has overwhelmingly more endorsements from unions.
—Naaman Zhou, New Yorker, 18 June 2026
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If the Paramount merger doesn’t kibosh the whole project, Variety says production could begin as early as the middle of 2027, as Cooper is committed to work on a new Ocean’s film.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2026
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That’s in addition to its investigation of potential anticompetitive issues under standard merger rules with a July 7 deadline.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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And the citizenship question, the birthright-citizenship question, is part of that effort to federalize power such that a confederacy, a secession or anything like it, could never happen again.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
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Speakers said the spot was once the temple of the confederacy and became holy ground of the civil rights movement.—
Kim Chandler,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
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Starting around September, Morejon said, the DDA will work with several landscape architect firms to create potential design concepts for the park and reach out to community members, civic associations and the city’s parks and recreation advisory board for feedback.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
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An Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield spokesperson did not answer the Courant’s questions but instead asked that questions be directed to Susan Halpin, executive director of the Connecticut Association of Health Plans, who is listed as a lobbyist for the association.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2026
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The second vintage of the unification of two iconic Syrahs from France and Australia, this selection was created by winemakers Peter Gago of Grange and Caroline Frey of La Chapelle.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
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Not only does the opening hour pay off on the eight episodes of build-up that first aired two years ago, but the ensuing half-season benefits from the focus and unification lent by the results.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
15 June 2026
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During Sánchez’ time in office, Spain has become one of Europe’s most dynamic economies, despite the fragility of his ruling coalition, which includes Catalan and Basque separatist parties.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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Supporters of Historic Pact coalition presidential candidate Ivan Cepeda attend his campaign rally in Bogota, Colombia, Saturday, June 13, 2026.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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Madeline Mitchell's role covering women and the caregiving economy at USA TODAY is supported by a partnership with Pivotal and Journalism Funding Partners.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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Food and beverage Saturday will be in partnership with THE BOP Coffee House.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
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Then there's the merging of the two in the same video.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 June 2026
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The University of Denver announced a major academic restructuring Tuesday that includes closing and merging departments and combining schools at the 11,500-student campus.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
9 June 2026
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In those circumstances, Gulf countries will look to diversify their strategic alliances as much as their pipeline networks.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
16 June 2026
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More action means more to unpack, like incestuous bloodlines, secret plots that have been years in the making, the rapidly shifting alliances, and how to tell all the silver-haired Targaryens apart.—
Nic Juarez,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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“Union.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/union. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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