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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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
And yet, these alliances are by no means inevitable; the multilateral sinews that bind peoples and nations need to be cultivated when times are good and bad.
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Time, 28 Oct. 2025
Fury will focus on the Sturlung Era, a period defined by family betrayal, shifting alliances and violent uprisings.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 28 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
The standoff risks testing regional alliances, drawing the attention of global powers, and increasing the possibility of accidental clashes at sea or in nearby airspace.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Building alliances before a crisis or conflict arises can actually help deter attacks, or ensure that they are deflected to easier targets.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
Political experts said that more than 35% of the vote would be a positive outcome for Milei’s government and could allow him, through alliances with other parties, to block efforts by opposition lawmakers to overturn his vetoes against laws Milei has said threaten Argentina’s fiscal balance.
—CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
Finally, some inscriptions seem to indicate strong alliances or diplomatic ties with other Mayan rulers, a critical detail given that Cobá was a major urban center for centuries.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2025
Based on the board game originally released as The Settlers of Catan, the upcoming projects will be the first adaptations to bring Catan — an island where settlers must navigate bountiful and varied landscapes, shifting alliances, and limited resources, while robbers roam the land — to life.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Oct. 2025
Time, 28 Oct. 2025
Fury will focus on the Sturlung Era, a period defined by family betrayal, shifting alliances and violent uprisings.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 28 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
The standoff risks testing regional alliances, drawing the attention of global powers, and increasing the possibility of accidental clashes at sea or in nearby airspace.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Building alliances before a crisis or conflict arises can actually help deter attacks, or ensure that they are deflected to easier targets.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
Political experts said that more than 35% of the vote would be a positive outcome for Milei’s government and could allow him, through alliances with other parties, to block efforts by opposition lawmakers to overturn his vetoes against laws Milei has said threaten Argentina’s fiscal balance.
—CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
Finally, some inscriptions seem to indicate strong alliances or diplomatic ties with other Mayan rulers, a critical detail given that Cobá was a major urban center for centuries.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2025
Based on the board game originally released as The Settlers of Catan, the upcoming projects will be the first adaptations to bring Catan — an island where settlers must navigate bountiful and varied landscapes, shifting alliances, and limited resources, while robbers roam the land — to life.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alliances
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The only nuclear defense worth believing in is disarmament — rooted in treaties, inspections and verification.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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Despite talk of using nukes to carve a second Panama Canal or excavate Alaskan ports, public concern over radiation and international treaties ultimately shut the program down.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Oct. 2025
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Relational – for building trust in coalitions, partnerships, and teams.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
27 Oct. 2025
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The measure’s submission set the stage for a battle with business coalitions and wealth donors.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Wolvaardt tried to keep the chase alive through partnerships with Sinalo Jafta (16) and Annerie Dercksen, who scored 35.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Each group must decide how to spend its resources, build its industries and form partnerships.—
Kaleb Demerew,
The Conversation,
3 Nov. 2025
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Related Stories Struck with Spain’s Movistar Plus+, the biggest Spanish pay TV/SVOD operator, the deal is a milestone for Mubi – its first Spanish series – and also for Movistar Plus+, marking one of its most significant multi-territory licensing pacts to date.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
30 Oct. 2025
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Earlier pacts with Australia, Malaysia and Thailand also outlined multibillion-dollar plans, commitments to fair trade practices and to avoid export bans or quotas.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
29 Oct. 2025
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That includes a 2024 study in Sweden of about 2 million children, more than 180,000 of whom were exposed to acetaminophen during pregnancy, which found no associations between the pain medication and children’s risk of autism, ADHD or intellectual disability.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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It is not accredited by any major zoo or sanctuary associations, which is voluntary and comes with stricter welfare and conservation standards.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Some of the German journalism unions were concerned about the MFE approach to ProSieben.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
31 Oct. 2025
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French authorities have acknowledged major gaps in the Louvre’s security, with unions blaming staff cuts and funding shortfalls.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
30 Oct. 2025
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The performers are shown living their lives on the circus backlot, having relationships, building families, and participating in the performance life and ecosystem of the circus.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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Subscribe to the Life Kit newsletter for expert advice on love, money, relationships and more.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
29 Oct. 2025
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There are areas of player health that are already cutting edge, and areas where athletes, leagues and billion-dollar franchises are just catching up on ways to maximize their performance.—
Scott Soshnick,
Sportico.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Tasked with replacing the top five scorers, McKilliop and his staff scoured the power conferences and the traditional one-bid leagues to reload, looking for pieces to increase the balance of the roster in 2025-26.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Alliances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alliances. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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