CIVIL UNIONS Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

civil unions

noun

plural of civil union

as in domestic partnerships

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relationships

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Shouldn’t Tamra take that as a sign to repair her relationships with the women rather than alienate the one person who is willing to look past her bad behavior?

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 July 2026
The tariffs – whether threatened or implemented – sent shockwaves through the global economy, tested relationships with longstanding allies and pushed a handful of countries to strike trade deals with Washington to limit the damage.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 16 July 2026

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