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
Asia’s defense expansion reflects a structural shift in global security and industrial capacity, shaped by geopolitics, technology, and evolving alliances.
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Chris Oberoi,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
As Miranda works to protect the magazine's influence, old alliances and rivalries are tested, putting Andy in the middle of another complicated chapter in her career.
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Lily Brown,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Together, that has strained its finances and politics, with Britain’s historical two-party system fracturing into a patchwork of increasingly tribal alliances and factions.
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Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
23 June 2026
Amazon expects to unveil new alliances with other advertisers in the future.
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Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
23 June 2026
Because the digital supply chain is too complex for single-firm mastery, manufacturers are making deep alliances with technology providers rather than just buying equipment.
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
The second season continues a very slow build as both sides navigate alliances and shore up their power, though the Battle of Rook’s Rest gives us our first real dragon battle.
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Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
In those circumstances, Gulf countries will look to diversify their strategic alliances as much as their pipeline networks.
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Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
16 June 2026
More action means more to unpack, like incestuous bloodlines, secret plots that have been years in the making, the rapidly shifting alliances, and how to tell all the silver-haired Targaryens apart.
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Nic Juarez,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
Chris Oberoi,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
As Miranda works to protect the magazine's influence, old alliances and rivalries are tested, putting Andy in the middle of another complicated chapter in her career.
—
Lily Brown,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Together, that has strained its finances and politics, with Britain’s historical two-party system fracturing into a patchwork of increasingly tribal alliances and factions.
—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
23 June 2026
Amazon expects to unveil new alliances with other advertisers in the future.
—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
23 June 2026
Because the digital supply chain is too complex for single-firm mastery, manufacturers are making deep alliances with technology providers rather than just buying equipment.
—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
The second season continues a very slow build as both sides navigate alliances and shore up their power, though the Battle of Rook’s Rest gives us our first real dragon battle.
—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
In those circumstances, Gulf countries will look to diversify their strategic alliances as much as their pipeline networks.
—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
16 June 2026
More action means more to unpack, like incestuous bloodlines, secret plots that have been years in the making, the rapidly shifting alliances, and how to tell all the silver-haired Targaryens apart.
—
Nic Juarez,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alliances
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The force behind many co-productions treaties already in place, the latest signed in April between Canada and Republic of Korea, CMF is also behind the push for more international cooperation between Canadian producers and broadcasters and their international counterparts.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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The defense agreement is expected to reaffirm the mutual defense obligations set out in NATO and European Union treaties, to which both countries are parties.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
Noun
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Grassroots coalitions have pushed for limits in California and nationwide as parents have become alarmed over how digital activities are replacing hands-on learning and peer interaction.—
Audience Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
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But the town hall discussions, community coalitions, public petitions and even farmers’ unions reflect American democracy at work.—
Rachel Mural,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
Noun
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What is the current state of your closest partnerships?—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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By bringing together evidence from many forms of interspecies cooperation, the study provides a framework for understanding how communication helps make these unlikely partnerships possible.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
Noun
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Mediators are also discussing nonaggression pacts, non-state armed groups and nuclear issues with Iran, according to Qatar.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Disney+ has made similar pacts with the UK’s ITV and Germany’s ZDF.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
12 June 2026
Noun
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In addition to the president’s resignation, unions are demanding wage increases and an end to fuel and dollar shortages.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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The coalition, including the Motion Picture Association and the Hollywood unions, is pushing for a carve-out that would exempt film credits from the new limitation.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
19 June 2026
Noun
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The grapegrower and winemaker associations argue that bulk wine imports have increased in recent years, hurting the local wine industry.—
Lizzie Kane,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
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More than a dozen national and international journalism associations wrote a joint letter calling on the government to withdraw its case after the men's convictions were upheld by a lower court of appeal in March.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 June 2026
Noun
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The new format will be familiar to fans of other sports like soccer, where some leagues feature differentiated divisions that promote and retain the best performing teams, while relegating those who don’t perform as well to lower circuits.—
Dominic Chu,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
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His exploits in the Premier League are well-documented too, having 72 goals while staring for Fulham and Tottenham, the most by any American in top-flight European leagues.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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Uber argued that the attorneys were trying to line their pockets by forcing car-accident victims into predatory relationships with medical providers, while the attorneys accused the rideshare giant of trying to escape accountability by rewriting civil liability laws.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
22 June 2026
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And many of the gay bar owners have good relationships with each other.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
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“Alliances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alliances. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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