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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
The alliance of 32 countries agreed to increase their defense spending, which Trump has called a win.
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Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 26 June 2025
The president has complained for years about the alliance not spending enough money, so the summit was tailored to him this year.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 26 June 2025
Lawyers with the alliance accused the city of repeatedly breaching its obligations to create new homeless beds and to reduce the number of homeless encampments by 9,800 over four years.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2025
With the global oil market well supplied and the OPEC+ alliance of producing countries steadily increasing production, oil prices could be headed even lower as long as the ceasefire holds and a lasting peace solution can be found, said Carsten Fritsch, commodities analyst at Commerzbank.
—Elaine Kurtenbach, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025
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Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 26 June 2025
The president has complained for years about the alliance not spending enough money, so the summit was tailored to him this year.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 26 June 2025
Lawyers with the alliance accused the city of repeatedly breaching its obligations to create new homeless beds and to reduce the number of homeless encampments by 9,800 over four years.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2025
With the global oil market well supplied and the OPEC+ alliance of producing countries steadily increasing production, oil prices could be headed even lower as long as the ceasefire holds and a lasting peace solution can be found, said Carsten Fritsch, commodities analyst at Commerzbank.
—Elaine Kurtenbach, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alliance
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Ukraine was one of roughly 160 countries that had agreed to the treaty, though Russia never did.—
Anders Hagstrom,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2025
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Any nation joining this campaign that is also a signatory to the NPT would have to withdraw from that treaty, Bollfrass says.—
Kevin Holden Platt,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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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
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This benefits pass-through entities like S-Corps, partnerships, and sole proprietors.—
Robert Green,
Forbes.com,
8 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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As next week's deadline approaches, the Trump administration has touted new trade agreements with countries including China, the U.K. and Vietnam, while the status of other pacts remains under wraps.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
3 July 2025
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The pact still requires approval by the FCC, headed by chairman Brendan Carr, who is an ally of Trump.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
2 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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After speaking to my physician colleagues and hearing their earnest frustrations, there’s no doubt in my mind that the system needs reform and the association’s proposals—which are not insubstantial and would address many of the problems —are a great place to start.—
Sachin H. Jain,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Shelton was honored at the association's convention which ran from June 23 through June 25 and featured a slew of keynote speakers, a ball and more at the Hot Springs Convention Center.—
Lena Miano,
Arkansas Online,
30 June 2025
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Staff employee unions at outlets including The New York Times and Politico have raised concerns about whether recent deals with AI companies violate employee contracts about AI use.—
Marta Biino,
semafor.com,
7 July 2025
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In addition, Woodard was a member of a players’ union, the United Basketball Players Association.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
7 July 2025
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The federation faced criticism from human rights groups, who called for a reverse of the decision, and FIFA did not explain the reasoning behind the rollback.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
1 July 2025
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Credit coach Emma Hayes for building out age classes in the federation and debuting 21 players over the last year — creating a bright future.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
28 June 2025
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“Alliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alliance. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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