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as in treaties
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 coalitions
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 partnerships
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 alliances
Progressive alliances are weakening, political identities are shifting, and emotional ties to Israel are being strained.
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Michael W. Sonnenfeldt, The Atlantic, 20 May 2026
But Canada is focused on bolstering new alliances.
—Reuters, NBC news, 16 May 2026
Countries built strategic reserves, protected shipping routes, made alliances with fossil fuel producers and treated fossil energy as the bloodstream of national power.
—Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
What looks like a straightforward art heist gradually turns into a multi-layered criminal scheme involving a hidden fortune, an underground vault, and shifting alliances inside the team.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 15 May 2026
Our country has enjoyed 80+ years of Pax Americana because of our strong military, strong alliances, strong use of soft power, and strong economy.
—Rachel Royster
may 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
These poles are not relics but living records of family lineage, alliances, and legends.
—Josh Rivera, USA Today, 13 May 2026
By upending decades-old international trade norms and security alliances – not to mention launching a war with Iran that seems to have benefited almost no one – Trump is seen by many to have helped China score not only strategically but even morally.
—Steven Jiang, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
Unwell Games is a high-stakes reality competition where top creators and reality stars live under one roof, battling for power and prize money by day while alliances, relationships and drama unravel by night.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 13 May 2026
Michael W. Sonnenfeldt, The Atlantic, 20 May 2026
But Canada is focused on bolstering new alliances.
—Reuters, NBC news, 16 May 2026
Countries built strategic reserves, protected shipping routes, made alliances with fossil fuel producers and treated fossil energy as the bloodstream of national power.
—Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
What looks like a straightforward art heist gradually turns into a multi-layered criminal scheme involving a hidden fortune, an underground vault, and shifting alliances inside the team.
—Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 15 May 2026
Our country has enjoyed 80+ years of Pax Americana because of our strong military, strong alliances, strong use of soft power, and strong economy.
—Rachel Royster
may 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
These poles are not relics but living records of family lineage, alliances, and legends.
—Josh Rivera, USA Today, 13 May 2026
By upending decades-old international trade norms and security alliances – not to mention launching a war with Iran that seems to have benefited almost no one – Trump is seen by many to have helped China score not only strategically but even morally.
—Steven Jiang, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
Unwell Games is a high-stakes reality competition where top creators and reality stars live under one roof, battling for power and prize money by day while alliances, relationships and drama unravel by night.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alliances
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Or to put it another way, the nation states, treaties, and climate summits make up the globe, while climate modeling and evolution and the periodic table of elements and carbon cycle are what define the planet.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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While defending the defense agreements, parliament defense committee chair Nelson Koech said Kenya's treaties with advanced militaries provide training and intelligence-sharing opportunities that will make its defense stronger.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 May 2026
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Public Counsel, a pro bono law firm in Los Angeles that works with low-income communities and vendors, is also working with coalitions and the city of Inglewood to ask that vendors be included in economic opportunities at the games and people in the area without legal status be protected.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
18 May 2026
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To be effective the AG must be able to navigate a complex political environment, build coalitions, work with AGs from other states, and work both against and with the opposing political party.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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The media response to Burden’s book has portrayed it as offering hard-won lessons in personal finance for all women in heterosexual partnerships.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
23 May 2026
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Sarah Bang, director of public school partnerships for UCLA School of Education & Information Studies, who helped develop the curriculum for TREEAMS, noted that the students at the planting event had gone through trauma and that incidents like the Simi Valley fire re-triggers it.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
23 May 2026
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Truwit has struck sponsorship pacts with such blue-chip brands as Nike, and is on the corporate speaking tour for such heavyweights as Amazon, Merck and Bank of America.—
William Earl,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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Pickett and Grier are signed to one-year pacts.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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These are associations across multiple studies, not clinical guarantees, but the directional signal is consistent.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2026
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Instead, private entities known as state guaranty associations collect money from insurers to cover policyholders’ losses.—
Gretchen Morgenson,
NBC news,
20 May 2026
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Paz’s termination of a popular but fiscally unsustainable fuel subsidy and other austerity measures triggered strikes earlier this month, which escalated into a coordinated effort from the Bolivian Workers’ Central, peasant unions, and miners to paralyze the country.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
20 May 2026
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Bass’ standing is weak across the electorate post-fires even as Hollywood’s crew unions and other labor groups have endorsed her.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
20 May 2026
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Venus in Cancer is here to make memories, sweetening up your ninth house of travel and long-distance relationships.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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Good communication has many potential benefits, such as improved teamwork, faster decision-making, a reduction in miscommunication, solid customer relationships, and efficient workflows.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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In 2014, the leagues began a remarkable about-face.—
Luke Connors,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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The results of Wednesday’s CIF-SS Division 1 quarterfinals will go a long way toward answering that question as the leagues clash in two of the games.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
19 May 2026
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“Alliances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alliances. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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