1
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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2
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
When the snap legislative elections called by Macron backfired, delivering a hung Parliament since July 2024, the French leader held to the belief that his centrist camp could continue to govern effectively, despite having no stable majority, by building alliances in the National Assembly.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
Entering fourth grade that September, Catherine was surprised by how many friendship alliances had formed and shifted.
—Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2025
The mini-alliances keep shifting.
—Grace Byron, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2025
Major global ocean carriers and their vessel-sharing alliances have made efforts to adapt to the fee structure since it was announced in April so that there will be minimal impacts on both service and bottom line.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 6 Oct. 2025
However, this is too great a task for any one company to tackle alone so forging alliances is key.
—Miguel A. Torres, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
These alliances enable top-tier projects to join the Forum as special guests, creating new paths for international co-production and distribution.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
The website can be a place where Judeo-Christian leaders and groups can share information and form closer alliances in the fight against Islamic fundamentalism.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
But being in a band means dealing with people, forming alliances, promotion.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2025
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
Entering fourth grade that September, Catherine was surprised by how many friendship alliances had formed and shifted.
—Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2025
The mini-alliances keep shifting.
—Grace Byron, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2025
Major global ocean carriers and their vessel-sharing alliances have made efforts to adapt to the fee structure since it was announced in April so that there will be minimal impacts on both service and bottom line.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 6 Oct. 2025
However, this is too great a task for any one company to tackle alone so forging alliances is key.
—Miguel A. Torres, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
These alliances enable top-tier projects to join the Forum as special guests, creating new paths for international co-production and distribution.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 1 Oct. 2025
The website can be a place where Judeo-Christian leaders and groups can share information and form closer alliances in the fight against Islamic fundamentalism.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
But being in a band means dealing with people, forming alliances, promotion.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alliances
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Indeed, Clara Films is one of several Latino companies setting up shop in Spain in order to better tap the country’s generous film incentives and expanding co-production treaties with a host of countries.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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But throughout the mid-to-late twentieth century, the two countries sustained a high degree of cooperation in establishing and enforcing a global network of treaties, institutions, technology controls, and practices to inhibit nuclear proliferation.—
MARIANO-FLORENTINO CUÉLLAR,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Sep. 2025
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France, unlike Germany, the Netherlands and some other countries in Europe, doesn’t have a tradition of political coalitions governing together.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
7 Oct. 2025
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In a government reliant on fragile coalitions, every cog mattered.—
Saskya Vandoorne,
CNN Money,
6 Oct. 2025
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These partnerships aim to turn ChatGPT into a multi-functional platform where users can shop, plan, book, and enjoy entertainment, all without leaving the chat.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
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Sarian, who offers a blend of true crime and beauty content to her online and social media followers, is looking to the Hollywood talent agency to grow her media footprint in TV, movies, live events, brand partnerships, podcasts and other new markets.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Oct. 2025
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The company also has agreements with firms including Nvidia and Oracle — pacts that have raised fears of an AI bubble.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Amazon has in recent months struck pacts with Netflix, SiriusXM and Disney to make more platforms available to advertisers seeking to use programmatic technology to pick up availabilities.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
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Standing athwart this effort, as uncovered by the Bull Moose Project, is a collection of trade associations and industry standards development organizations that represent corporations based in China.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Oct. 2025
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There are still debates going on about the name for the new state, with a lot of support for the name Isratin, regardless of its associations with the Libyan dictator Muammar Qaddafi, who initially proposed it in his 2000 book.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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While most people in established unions may grow closer, like moving in, making long-term promises, getting engaged or married or even in a business sense, like signing a contract, others that are not in alignment may go their separate ways.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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Aviation unions have long opposed raising the age, citing safety concerns.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In recent months, China expanded visa waivers to tourists from much of Europe, Asia, and parts of the Middle East, sought to attract more international students to its universities and exchange programs, and boosted its trade and diplomatic relationships with the rest of the world.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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As the season plays out, several couples fall in love in the pods and get engaged before testing their relationships on the outside during a romantic vacation and later living together.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Outside of deep leagues, Buffalo’s receivers will be on most benches.—
Jess Bryant,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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The new professional flag football leagues are also viewed as an opportunity to attract new demographics to the sport, including younger fans, families, and women.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Alliances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alliances. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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