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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
Damian Calhoun, Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
Dejan Joveljic had a goal and an assist against his former team, Lasse Johnsen had a goal and an assist in his league debut and Sporting Kansas City beat the Galaxy 2-1 on Saturday night.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 15 Jan. 2026
Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert missed Tuesday’s game in Milwaukee due to league suspension after accruing his sixth flagrant foul in Sunday’s win over San Antonio.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 13 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The equalizing goal never materialized, despite heavy pressure from the Galaxy and seven extra minutes of stoppage time, leaving the Galaxy to deal with a 2-1 defeat at the hands of what was the worst team in the league.
—Damian Calhoun, Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
Dejan Joveljic had a goal and an assist against his former team, Lasse Johnsen had a goal and an assist in his league debut and Sporting Kansas City beat the Galaxy 2-1 on Saturday night.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
Verb
After playing host to league newcomer Boston on May 30 (more about expansion in a moment), the Current’s next home game isn’t until July 17, the Friday before the World Cup final.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 15 Jan. 2026
Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert missed Tuesday’s game in Milwaukee due to league suspension after accruing his sixth flagrant foul in Sunday’s win over San Antonio.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for league
Noun
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Not every organization immediately moved to cancel events or cut ties.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2026
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Some medical organizations, including the Royal College of Psychiatrists and the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, are also opposed.—
JILL LAWLESS THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
19 Mar. 2026
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People not attuned to the evangelical world may have missed the growing prominence of hyper-politicized churches such as Mercy Culture, which have become a key wing of the MAGA coalition.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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Look, this war represents in my view the single biggest challenge to the president’s electoral coalition from 2024.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The City Council also voted Wednesday to approve an ordinance designating Civilian Office of Police Accountability the investigating body for cases of Chicago police violating the Welcoming City ordinance that bans them from cooperating with immigration officials.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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The driver stopped at the scene and cooperated with the investigation, Hernandez said.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Looking back at the Chelsea win offers multiple reminders of how well the strikers collaborated with the rest of the team that night.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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Before her Saturn return, she’s already collaborated with all of those icons, turning in newly definitive performances in their work.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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Even veritable institutions in the state, such as Cape Cod Potato Chips, pulled out.—
Betsy McCaughey,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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The institution weaponized its own status.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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The union represents more than 900 non-tenure faculty who teach about a quarter of classes.—
Naomi Ruchim,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The rally followed a recent fact-finding process—a formal step in labor negotiations—which took place last Monday and Wednesday, during which union leaders said the district ended discussions early.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Christgau may indeed be one of the last of his kind — hopefully this won’t be my last review.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Mar. 2026
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Claimed to be the world’s first of its kind, the trial involved Oceanus12 USV and Teledyne Slocum Glider.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Charlotte Checkers hosted its first Book Club Night in partnership with Trope Bookshop, uniting 450 hockey fans and sports romance lovers.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2026
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The ground that unites the powerless against the powerful is always about to collapse.—
George Packer,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2026
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“League.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/league. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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