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as in organization
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
a league of concerned parishioners who are seeking a greater voice in church affairs
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as in coalition
an association of persons, parties, or states for mutual assistance and protection
created to avert future wars, the League of Nations was a forerunner of the United Nations
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as in type
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
that falls into a different league of fiction—the popular novel
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as in to cooperate
to form or enter into an association that furthers the interests of its members
the whole block leagued together to keep a liquor store from opening in their neighborhood
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as in to collaborate
to participate or assist in a joint effort to accomplish an end
some unlikely political bedfellows leagued together to get the bill passed
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Recent Examples of league
Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
In the league, the Sounders often outshoot their opponents.
—Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 8 June 2025
Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 21 Jan. 2025
In huge news for girls, gays, and especially gay girls who love basketball, there’s a new hoops league in town, and a full 50% of the players are LGBTQ+.
—Ana Osorno, Them, 15 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Luis Rengifo holds the second-lowest on-base percentage in the league at .242.
—Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
In the league, the Sounders often outshoot their opponents.
—Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 8 June 2025
Verb
Since it was created by ESPN (which remains a minority investor after selling the majority stake in 2022), the series received top billing alongside the major team leagues that its networks and over-the-air sibling ABC telecasted daily.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 21 Jan. 2025
In huge news for girls, gays, and especially gay girls who love basketball, there’s a new hoops league in town, and a full 50% of the players are LGBTQ+.
—Ana Osorno, Them, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for league
Noun
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His organization advocates for housing developers across the region.—
Jack Rodriquez-Vars,
Sacbee.com,
28 June 2025
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The celebration is typically composed of numerous local organizations, schools and entertainment groups along with more than 1,2000 people marching in the parade, according to the committee.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
Noun
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This framework reflects the work of a center-right and center-left coalition of civics educators and other stakeholders.—
Bruno V. Manno,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The groups behind the summer organizing effort include the Democratic National Committee, the Democrats' coalition of state parties as well as the campaign arms for House, Senate and gubernatorial contests.—
Zak Hudak,
CBS News,
30 June 2025
Verb
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Grossi said Iran is legally obligated to cooperate with the IAEA under the Non-Proliferation Treaty.—
Jon Gambrell,
Fortune,
26 June 2025
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The trouble is, some of the streamers don’t want to cooperate, and no single platform has universally emerged to unify everyone.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
25 June 2025
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Weekly analysis and insights from Asia’s largest economy in your inbox Subscribe now On Wednesday, Li urged global business leaders and senior government representatives to collaborate and avoid turning trade into a political or security issue.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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More Michael Tran/FilmMagic His experience echoes decades of collaborating on films like Jurassic Park, Avatar and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.—
Gabriel Snyder,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
Noun
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That trend accelerated after World War II, driven by a combination of new military technologies and evolving global institutions.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
23 June 2025
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Amid this changing environment, institutions have been updating their curricula to better prepare their students and put a greater emphasis on on-camera training and on actors creating their own work.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
23 June 2025
Noun
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The budget also preserves Newsom’s plan to provide $750 million to expand the California Film and Television Tax Credit, a proposal supported by Hollywood film studios and unions representing workers in the industry.—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2025
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At the time of publication, 23 of the over 80 Safeway locations listed on the union’s website have gone on strike, consisting of 22 stores and one distribution center.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
24 June 2025
Noun
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Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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The move marks the first time a major Hollywood studio has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit of this kind.—
Regina Cho,
VIBE.com,
11 June 2025
Verb
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This annual event unites nominees on Broadway to put on a show in just 10 days.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
23 June 2025
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This Chicago organization united the religious community and, among other projects, developed, implemented and oversaw the emergency shelter program in concert with Chicago’s city government.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2025
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“League.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/league. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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