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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
Lillian Rizzo,contessa Brewer, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
Former Angels Torii Hunter and Albert Pujols, who have expressed interest in becoming major-league managers, are considered candidates for the job.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 30 Sep. 2025
Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Later, a brief one-on-one match between Will and league up-and-coming superstar Mane Attraction is shown.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 9 June 2025
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Noun
Amazon became the newest partner for national NBA games in the league's recent media rights negotiations, which saw the tech giant, Disney's ESPN and Comcast's NBCUniversal enter into an 11-year deal valued at about $77 billion.
—Lillian Rizzo,contessa Brewer, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
Former Angels Torii Hunter and Albert Pujols, who have expressed interest in becoming major-league managers, are considered candidates for the job.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
This is coupled with helmet manufacturers better explaining the benefits of their products to league officials and equipment managers who more often are embracing related data.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Later, a brief one-on-one match between Will and league up-and-coming superstar Mane Attraction is shown.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for league
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Like many students waiting outside, Bolin, 25, first discovered Charlie Kirk, the organization’s co-founder, a few years ago when his videos began popping up on her TikTok ‘For You’ page.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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The morning kicked off behind the Rose Creek Cottage and was one of many activities hosted by Friends of Rose Creek, an organization aimed at preserving the natural habitat and connecting community members.—
Madison Beveridge,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
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However, the move drew fire from legislators, nonprofit leaders and the Urban Council, a coalition of civil rights organizations in the Kansas City area affiliated with the Urban Summit.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
27 Sep. 2025
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The Gang Suppression Force is supposed to be overseen by a group representing the coalition of the willing, troop contributing countries.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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Dallas Police Chief David Comeaux told local press that Jahn's parents are cooperating with investigators.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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El Cajon leaders have tacked in the opposite direction, voting 3-2 in February to cooperate with ICE officials to the extent permitted by state law and also seeking federal indemnification for city police officers.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Sep. 2025
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On past tracks, Mustelier Oruña has collaborated with former boxer and fellow reparto artist Wildeys García Cascaret, known simply as Wildey.—
Ana González Vilá,
Rolling Stone,
25 Sep. 2025
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Bryant has collaborated with a list of celebrity hairstylists for major public appearances and cover shoots, including Brenton Kane Diallo, a global brand ambassador for L’Oréal Matrix.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
25 Sep. 2025
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Bitcoin is up about 25% this year, rising as more Wall Street institutions embrace the cryptocurrency and global investors begin to view it as a reputable portfolio allocation and not just a quick trading vehicle.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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As part of the deal, all three institutions will aid in the distribution of English-language African films to Francophone territories, while also reversing the flow by introducing French-language African films to English-speaking regions.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
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Unlike past protests driven by unions or political parties, the leaderless movement organizing the weekend protests publicized them largely on social media platforms such as TikTok and Discord, popular among gamers and teenagers.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
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The players union has already said a salary cap is a non-starter.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Leaf blowers of any kind may disturb wildlife habitat and contribute to soil erosion by removing organic matter and exposing the top layer of soil.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Sep. 2025
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There are slumps, patches of mediocre play, doldrums of various kinds.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Off the pitch, Zayu embraces Mexican culture through dance, food and tradition, uniting people across borders with passion.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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What unites them all are comb rows, which are made of stacks of little hairs (cilia) that row together to propel the animal through the water.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Sep. 2025
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“League.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/league. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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