Synonyms of alliances

alliances

noun

plural of alliance

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• treaties
• pacts
• accords
• conventions
• compacts
• covenants
• settlements
• contracts
• deals
• ententes
• understandings
• charters
• bonds
• bargains
• concords
• entente cordiales
• projets

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• coalitions
• confederacies
• unions
• leagues
• federations
• partnerships
• combinations
• blocs
• confederations
• groups
• axes
• combines
• organizations
• associations
• factions
• blocks
• conspiracies
• cartels
• fusions
• affiliations
• cabals
• wings
• syndicates
• cooperatives
• sides
• trusts
• fronts
• juntos
• conferences
• circuits

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• partnerships
• associations
• relationships
• collaborations
• affiliations
• connections
• cooperations
• relations
• liaisons
• unions
• mergers
• interactions
• confederations
• dealings
• hookups
• solidarities
• kinships
• tie-ups
• linkups
• interrelations
• integrations
• exchanges
• interconnections
• affinities
• reciprocities
• intimacies
• unities
• sympathies
• incorporations
• rapports
• unifications
• symbioses
• companies
• companionships
• attachments
• businesses
• mutualisms
• fellowships
• cahoots
• leagues
• beds
• colleagueships

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dissociations
• divisions
• dissolutions
• breakups
• separations
• splits
• partings
• disaffiliations
• severances
• divorces
• estrangements
• alienations
• disunions

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of alliances

Central bank governor Abdolnasser Hemmati said Thursday that Iran will soon join the BRICS New Development Bank, as Tehran seeks to shore up its economic alliances. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026

Throughout much of the Cold War, regional alliances held off both Soviet communism and Arab radicalism, which meant that the United States felt the need to intervene only rarely and briefly. — Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 13 Aug. 2026

Japan sought to build alliances against Russia, Great Britain and other European nations. — Mimi Hanaoka, The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2026

As campers vie for the chance to open for their favorite band, tensions rise and friendships are tested — leading to unexpected alliances, revelations, and romances. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 10 Aug. 2026

If North Korea and Russia continue to work closely on nuclear weapons, Japan and South Korea will use the North Korean threat to justify boosting their alliances with the United States. — Zheng Jiyong, Foreign Affairs, 10 Aug. 2026

For 15 years, dozens of American lawmakers have had the opportunity to see one of the country's most important — and increasingly debated — alliances firsthand. — Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026

So far, 17 political alliances representing 227 political parties have registered with the elections council to run candidates. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026

Advertisement Four enemies of America The relationships among Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea do not constitute alliances in a formal sense of the word. — Ariane Tabatabai, Time, 4 Aug. 2026