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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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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
The report noted that other vessel-sharing alliances have already taken some precautions to ensure they will not get impacted by the fines.
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 Sep. 2025
Graduate School Forum Showcase At the Inflection Point Global networks, alliances, and partnerships are being challenged like never before.
—Foreign Affairs, 9 Sep. 2025
Now with the barriers to entry to publishing information largely eradicated by social media and technology, such alliances may not be as immediately essential.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
Already, there have been rapid responses with states changing their policies to ensure pharmacists can provide vaccines, and states making alliances with other states to provide vaccine recommendations and vaccines themselves.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
The outcome of the new space race, lawmakers say, has the potential to shape international policies and alliances, and the economic landscape of the globe for decades to come.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 4 Sep. 2025
His approach has prompted resignations at the agency and new alliances among states like California, Oregon, and Washington to issue joint vaccine guidance.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
Countries will soon face pressure to choose not just which tools to adopt, but which norms, standards, and alliances to embrace.
—Craig S. Smith, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
China hasn’t done much to shake up American alliances in Asia, either.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 2 Sep. 2025
Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 Sep. 2025
Graduate School Forum Showcase At the Inflection Point Global networks, alliances, and partnerships are being challenged like never before.
—Foreign Affairs, 9 Sep. 2025
Now with the barriers to entry to publishing information largely eradicated by social media and technology, such alliances may not be as immediately essential.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 8 Sep. 2025
Already, there have been rapid responses with states changing their policies to ensure pharmacists can provide vaccines, and states making alliances with other states to provide vaccine recommendations and vaccines themselves.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
The outcome of the new space race, lawmakers say, has the potential to shape international policies and alliances, and the economic landscape of the globe for decades to come.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 4 Sep. 2025
His approach has prompted resignations at the agency and new alliances among states like California, Oregon, and Washington to issue joint vaccine guidance.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2025
Countries will soon face pressure to choose not just which tools to adopt, but which norms, standards, and alliances to embrace.
—Craig S. Smith, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
China hasn’t done much to shake up American alliances in Asia, either.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alliances
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Hunting regulations and migratory bird treaties have also been key.—
Tom Langen,
The Conversation,
9 Sep. 2025
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Yes, the more nuclear treaties the better.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025
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Business coalitions like Brands for Public Lands, of which Patagonia is one of more than 125 members, are rallying our respective communities to speak out.—
Ryan Gellert,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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Through community engagement, bold decision-making, and navigating political resistance, Williams advanced an ambitious vision driven by diverse coalitions across business, government, and nonprofit sectors.—
Forbes Books Press Release Official,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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There have been various similar streamer-broadcaster partnerships struck in 2025, with Netflix’s agreement to carry the live channels and on-demand content from France’s TF1 starting 2026 arguably the most eye-catching.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
8 Sep. 2025
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The key lies in innovation—developing new approaches to old problems, nurturing solid partnerships with customers and investors, and staying ahead of the technology curve.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Shorter than a typical first-look deal, the mini pacts usually cover the development of a couple of projects and expire when either the set number of scripts have been completed or the deal’s term has come to an end — whatever comes first.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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So despite industry complaints that surfaced during the coronavirus pandemic and the rise of a group of rival upstarts that have struck a series of measurement pacts with advertisers, media agencies and TV companies, Nielsen’s work remains the sector standard.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The asylum application asked whether Soliman had belonged to political parties or other associations in his home country.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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Researchers believe that these past associations may be attributable to confounding.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Polls showed consistent opposition and unions organized the biggest demonstrations in decades, but Macron refused to budge.—
Cole Stangler,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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College athletes gaining a cut of revenue, becoming recognized as employees and forming unions weren’t on the radar screen.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Bombshells will arrive on the scene throughout the season, looking to find any cracks in relationships and find their own connections.—
Christopher Kuhagen,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Dealerships work with multiple financial institutions and often have deep relationships with them from years of dealmaking.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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There is tremendous demand to be part of NFL team ownership and, relative to other leagues, very few sales or transfers of ownership stakes give a buyer controlling interest in a team.—
Michael Ozanian,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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For reference, in Europe’s top five leagues last season, 514 penalties were taken and 94 saved (with another 14 missed), putting the general save rate at around 18 per cent.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Alliances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alliances. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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