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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
These poles are not relics but living records of family lineage, alliances, and legends.
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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
Forming alliances is now Survivor 101, but at the time, colluding to control the vote was a surprising—and controversial—tactic.
—Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026
To him, these alliances resemble the tiny Lilliputians trying to bind the giant Gulliver with paralyzing strings.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 11 May 2026
Global middle powers moved to strengthen their alliances in a bid to shield their economies from US unreliability and Chinese aggression.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 6 May 2026
See video … LISTEN Tune in for a look at what rising gas prices, Iran tensions, and shifting global oil alliances could mean for America’s energy future.
—FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
Choose your alliances wisely and move with intention.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
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
Forming alliances is now Survivor 101, but at the time, colluding to control the vote was a surprising—and controversial—tactic.
—Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026
To him, these alliances resemble the tiny Lilliputians trying to bind the giant Gulliver with paralyzing strings.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 11 May 2026
Global middle powers moved to strengthen their alliances in a bid to shield their economies from US unreliability and Chinese aggression.
—Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 6 May 2026
See video … LISTEN Tune in for a look at what rising gas prices, Iran tensions, and shifting global oil alliances could mean for America’s energy future.
—FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
Choose your alliances wisely and move with intention.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alliances
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With countries offering affordability, long-term security, tax treaties, an array of accessible visas—golden or otherwise—and lifestyle perks ranging from sunshine to accessible healthcare, Americans are finding that Europe offers both practical advantages and a sense of stability.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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Instead, aid may foster a form of international cooperation that does not depend on treaties or direct reciprocity between nations but emerges from ordinary people’s willingness to pass on goodwill.—
JB Bae,
The Conversation,
5 May 2026
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By introducing legislation, advocating through committee work, building coalitions with other high‑cost districts and working directly with federal agencies to obtain grants, waivers and emergency allocations.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Some progress is easier with aligned leadership, but effective lawmakers still build coalitions issue by issue.—
Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
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Alongside Next Step Studio Indonesia, an Indonesia-France Film Lab and institutional partnerships with La Fémis and the CNC form the core of the country’s European co-production strategy, with the Netherlands also identified as a key partner in talent exchange and film education.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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Beyond music, Lipa has expanded her profile through fashion campaigns, luxury brand partnerships and appearances on the covers of magazines including Vogue, Elle and Rolling Stone.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
16 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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But the deals are done project by project, rather than via the older model of pacts that paid out millions in development funds and compensation over three or four years.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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Condos are particularly tough for builders to invest in because California law allows homeowners associations, or HOAs, to sue developers for construction defects for up to 10 years after a building is completed.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Perkin was an award-winning artist and a member of many art associations, Keto said.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which operates the LIRR, has spent months negotiating a new contract with five unions that represent about 3,500 workers, or roughly half of system’s workforce.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
15 May 2026
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Then, unions can bargain over the issue with the new boss.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
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If deadlines clash, broker a simple trade, document it carefully, and share the update with the team, because transparent agreements protect both relationships and results.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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Forefront has built that value proposition on the foundation of relationships with carriers, with shippers, and within the team itself.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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To hear team officials describe it, the Astros have exhausted every avenue to make Imai feel comfortable and aid his transition to the major leagues, which Enomoto already acknowledged has been a struggle.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Jason Collins, a longtime NBA center who became the first man to come out as openly gay while playing in any of America’s four leading professional sports leagues, died Tuesday following months of treatment for glioblastoma, his family said.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 May 2026
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“Alliances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alliances. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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