civil unions

plural of civil union

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for civil unions
relationships
Noun
  • 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
  • And many of the gay bar owners have good relationships with each other.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 22 June 2026
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“Civil unions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/civil%20unions. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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