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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
Employees had been threatening to strike until the company reached a tentative agreement with the United Food and Commercial Workers union this week.
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Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2025
The Constitution included mechanisms for amendment precisely because its authors knew the work of creating a more perfect union would continue across generations.
—Tim Ryan, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
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
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
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Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2025
The Constitution included mechanisms for amendment precisely because its authors knew the work of creating a more perfect union would continue across generations.
—Tim Ryan, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for union
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The deal ends up being halted at the last minute after Alex presents a merger between UBA and rival network NBN to the board and confronts Paul over his shady practices.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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After a decade of merger fever, media companies no longer believe that bigger is always better.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
9 July 2025
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Americans are divided on that topic, with 55% saying historical figures that supported the confederacy and racial segregation should not be memorialized in a June 2024 survey by the Public Religion Research Institute.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Men were the representatives of their clans and nations in the Haudenosaunee council, which made decisions for the confederacy as a whole.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
21 Nov. 2024
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The chapters are organized as brief essays extending from an event that triggers thoughts and associations which Li gathers, not necessarily to make sense of — because this is sometimes not possible — but to notice.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Recent research has sparked new concerns over its side effects, including a possible association with neurodegeneration.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
12 July 2025
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In September 2019, Poirier faced Khabib Nurmagomedov in a title unification bout.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Beijing has vowed to achieve unification with the island, by force if necessary.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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And their coalition is divided between a centrist establishment and an insurgent progressive wing with diverging priorities in addressing inequality.—
Nathan Meyers,
The Conversation,
11 July 2025
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The coalition reached the fundraising goal on the final day.—
Douglas C. Towne,
AZCentral.com,
11 July 2025
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The district is also relying on community partnerships and grants to transform their outdoor areas from asphalt to native gardens and natural play areas.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 July 2025
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Permanent and enhanced tax deductions Qualified Business Income (QBI) deduction: The 20% deduction for qualified business income, crucial for pass-through entities (sole proprietorships, partnerships, S corporations), is made permanent.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
8 July 2025
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His loyalty is always in question, making any alliance with him inherently unstable.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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Oil and gas stocks fell after the OPEC+ alliance on Saturday agreed to a bigger-than-expected production increase.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
8 July 2025
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As Americans celebrated a long Independence Day weekend, they were treated to a few noteworthy displays of festivity and fireworks in the ever-fascinating relationship between Silicon Valley and Washington, D.C.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
7 July 2025
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Building also prides itself on establishing long-term relationships with clients, remaining a resource even after the project ends.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
7 July 2025
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“Union.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/union. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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