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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
In the next few years, Li said to expect cost convergence through scale, deeper mill integration, and shared data frameworks with alliances to standardize claims and speed adoption.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 11 Nov. 2025
To sustain preeminence, Washington must reinforce its institutions, alliances, and incumbency advantages—not erode them.
—Lael Brainard, Foreign Affairs, 10 Nov. 2025
But European allies may benefit from that through cooperation under the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and other alliances.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
And, as McGinley points out, the traditional tours might require more than just algorithms and alliances to survive.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
In truth, the patriots’ path to victory was a near decade-long slog characterized by a string of strange bedfellows, strained alliances, and dramatic reversals.
—Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
After World War II, the historic decision by the US to reinvigorate the economies shattered by decades of war through the Marshall Plan helped rebuild the continent and forge enduring alliances.
—Jon Medved, semafor.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Their journey spans icy fjords, Byzantine intrigue, and the fabled Silk Road, blending Viking grit with ancient Chinese wisdom, unexpected alliances, and a touch of magic.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
The studio will also help Under Amour strike alliances with independent creators, who may have interest in coming up with ideas that help boost the company among athletes.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 11 Nov. 2025
To sustain preeminence, Washington must reinforce its institutions, alliances, and incumbency advantages—not erode them.
—Lael Brainard, Foreign Affairs, 10 Nov. 2025
But European allies may benefit from that through cooperation under the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and other alliances.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
And, as McGinley points out, the traditional tours might require more than just algorithms and alliances to survive.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
In truth, the patriots’ path to victory was a near decade-long slog characterized by a string of strange bedfellows, strained alliances, and dramatic reversals.
—Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
After World War II, the historic decision by the US to reinvigorate the economies shattered by decades of war through the Marshall Plan helped rebuild the continent and forge enduring alliances.
—Jon Medved, semafor.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Their journey spans icy fjords, Byzantine intrigue, and the fabled Silk Road, blending Viking grit with ancient Chinese wisdom, unexpected alliances, and a touch of magic.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025
The studio will also help Under Amour strike alliances with independent creators, who may have interest in coming up with ideas that help boost the company among athletes.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alliances
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Unlike the United States or Russia, which have operated under arms control treaties for decades, China faces no such limits, signaling a new era defined not by two superpowers but by three nuclear peers.—
Naveed Jamali,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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None of them have officially tested warheads since the 1990s, but the relevant treaties have largely lapsed, and Russia is believed to have carried out secret tests.—
Semafor Events,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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As both sides weigh their options, the possibility of court challenges or legislative pushes from business coalitions remains.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, coalitions involving labor organizations are considering a 1-cent increase in the city sales tax and a half-cent increase in the countywide sales tax, according to the Voice of San Diego.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
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Such partnerships could prove a boon to XRP, the native token of the XRP Ledger, a decentralized blockchain aimed to service fast and low-cost transactions.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
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Even so, partnerships are starting to form.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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On the video side, Amazon this year has been busy signing up DSP partners, inking recent pacts with Netflix, Disney and Roku for programmatic ad sales.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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At the same time, the rules of origin in the Southeast Asian pacts are still hazy at best, with no firm commitments from either side.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Nov. 2025
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Over time, pathways in the brain are formed that translate certain associations with libido.—
Rachel Murray,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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The actual culling is reserved for licensed hunters and local hunting associations, some of whom do it recreationally or as a part-time job.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Those three couples represent a range of partnerships, from young, recently separated parents that are hoping for a reconciliation to longterm partners intent to work through the issues that plague such unions (think power, recognition, respect, money and more).—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Nov. 2025
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The unions said their members voted to strike over the university’s failure to agree on a contract that addressed issues of affordability, recruitment and retention and work-life balance.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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International relationships, meanwhile, are strained by wars, trade battles and deep disagreement over the future direction of the energy economy.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Since its founding, Facebook has described itself as a kind of public service that fosters relationships.—
Damon Beres,
The Atlantic,
5 Nov. 2025
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Putnam asserted that the long-term decline in social connection and civic engagement—symbolized in his book by the fact that the number of people participating in bowling leagues has fallen off a cliff—is the core issue facing America.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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Disney in particular, given its family-friendly brand, resisted entering the betting space for years, though the tide has turned for leagues and their media partners.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Alliances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alliances. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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