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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
Together, that has strained its finances and politics, with Britain’s historical two-party system fracturing into a patchwork of increasingly tribal alliances and factions.
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Alexander Smith, NBC news, 23 June 2026
Amazon expects to unveil new alliances with other advertisers in the future.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 23 June 2026
The alliance was also born in part out of a desire, among area business groups, for a more unified voice at Sacramento City Hall, leaders of the member organizations said in interviews.
—Sacbee.com, 22 June 2026
Isaac Chotiner speaks with a member of an alliance challenging the Israeli Prime Minister in the upcoming elections.
—Austin Elias-De Jesus, New Yorker, 22 June 2026
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Alexander Smith, NBC news, 23 June 2026
Amazon expects to unveil new alliances with other advertisers in the future.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 23 June 2026
The alliance was also born in part out of a desire, among area business groups, for a more unified voice at Sacramento City Hall, leaders of the member organizations said in interviews.
—Sacbee.com, 22 June 2026
Isaac Chotiner speaks with a member of an alliance challenging the Israeli Prime Minister in the upcoming elections.
—Austin Elias-De Jesus, New Yorker, 22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alliance
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The treaty involves regular onsite inspections by the IAEA to confirm that countries are complying with the treaty’s terms.—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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But the treaty was plagued with problems even in its formation.—
Pamela Avila,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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During Sánchez’ time in office, Spain has become one of Europe’s most dynamic economies, despite the fragility of his ruling coalition, which includes Catalan and Basque separatist parties.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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Supporters of Historic Pact coalition presidential candidate Ivan Cepeda attend his campaign rally in Bogota, Colombia, Saturday, June 13, 2026.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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Madeline Mitchell's role covering women and the caregiving economy at USA TODAY is supported by a partnership with Pivotal and Journalism Funding Partners.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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Food and beverage Saturday will be in partnership with THE BOP Coffee House.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
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The pact also stipulates that the key Strait of Hormuz trading route will be reopened after months of disruption for the global economy, but particularly oil and gas markets.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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The legal obstacles also come as critics warn the pact gives Iran major economic benefits while leaving some of the most difficult nuclear and security questions for future negotiations.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
19 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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Starting around September, Morejon said, the DDA will work with several landscape architect firms to create potential design concepts for the park and reach out to community members, civic associations and the city’s parks and recreation advisory board for feedback.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
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An Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield spokesperson did not answer the Courant’s questions but instead asked that questions be directed to Susan Halpin, executive director of the Connecticut Association of Health Plans, who is listed as a lobbyist for the association.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2026
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The coalition, including the Motion Picture Association and the Hollywood unions, is pushing for a carve-out that would exempt film credits from the new limitation.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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Kemp said the union was told that the carriage owner has suspended the driver indefinitely and plans to retire the horse involved in the accident.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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The new partnership marks the most ambitious collaboration between HRTS and Easterseals Disability Services to date, with the organizations previously joining forces on numerous initiatives aiming to improve accessibility in the entertainment industry and authentic representation on screen.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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With its warped aesthetic and arrival amid the low-profile craze, the Gazelle Indoor has been one of the best received of Bad Bunny‘s Adidas collaborations.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
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“Alliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alliance. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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