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as in treaty
a formal agreement between two or more nations or peoples
the smaller countries signed an alliance pledging to protect one another against the belligerent behemoth in their midst
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as in coalition
an association of persons, parties, or states for mutual assistance and protection
an alliance between the French and the Algonquians to check Iroquois advances into their territory
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as in partnership
the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters)
in alliance with booksellers, the nation's schools are promoting National Reading Month
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Recent Examples of alliance
In fact, Vance’s new faith highlights a growing alliance between culturally conservative elements of American Catholicism and America’s religious right, dominated by conservative Protestants since its emergence in the 1970s.
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Matthew Smith, The Conversation, 8 June 2026
Valtonen’s comments carry particular weight because Finland is one of NATO’s newest members and now sits on the alliance’s longest border with Russia.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
The robots this year played a game called REBUILT, with alliances working to score balls in massive goal towers, alternating between offensive and defensive play over the course of the match.
—P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2026
For their part, Mamdani and Valdez are happy to spotlight their potent political alliance.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 8 June 2026
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Matthew Smith, The Conversation, 8 June 2026
Valtonen’s comments carry particular weight because Finland is one of NATO’s newest members and now sits on the alliance’s longest border with Russia.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
The robots this year played a game called REBUILT, with alliances working to score balls in massive goal towers, alternating between offensive and defensive play over the course of the match.
—P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2026
For their part, Mamdani and Valdez are happy to spotlight their potent political alliance.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alliance
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The difference in treaties can lead to differential tax treatment for the country’s taxpayers.—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Tribal Chairman Steve Sitting Bear said Standing Rock will consider its options to uphold its treaty rights, ensure safe water, and hold the government and corporations accountable.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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Under Obama, the US was part of an international coalition that reached an agreement with Iran to limit its nuclear program.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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The United Kingdom is working with France to build a coalition of nations to help with the demining of the Strait of Hormuz once a peace deal is reached.—
Franco Ordoñez,
NPR,
14 June 2026
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In partnership with Purina and KC2026, there were dogs that people could pet and play with.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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Additionally, Astroscale plans to build and launch its Provisioner (or Astroscale Prototype Servicer–Refueler) in partnership with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), and two directorates of SSC.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
12 June 2026
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According to the Islamic Republic of Iran broadcasting, Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said the pact is still being reviewed by the country’s top officials.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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Jackson is entering the final year of his two-year pact — signed in 2025 — and Young had his fifth-year option picked up in April.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
12 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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Police officers and members of the local hunting association are now patrolling the city and preparing to capture the bear, or bears, on the loose.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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The move is politically controversial due to Armenia’s troubled past with the two powers, but the opposition remained too fractured and scarred by association with past corruption to put up a considerable fight.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2026
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But while the union asked for voluntary recognition, the company did not accede to that request.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2026
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The lawsuit accuses Boscio and the union of defamation.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
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The collaboration comes after Ephea was incubated by Kering’s Material Innovation Lab in Milan, which identifies, evolves, and helps to operationalize hundreds of alternative materials, with the hope of embedding them into brand collections.—
Bella Webb,
Vogue,
11 June 2026
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New openings include Zel by Meliá, in collaboration with Rafael Nadal.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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“Alliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alliance. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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