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as in factions
a group of people acting together within a larger group
rival coalitions struggling for control of the party
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as in alliances
an association of persons, parties, or states for mutual assistance and protection
preservationists formed a coalition with the theater owners to preserve these historic structures
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Recent Examples of coalitions
With the help of industry unions, Schiff and Friedman are attempting to pull together bipartisan coalitions within their respective chambers to pen bills proposing such an incentive.
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Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2025
The party that believes in redemption, second chances, and big coalitions.
—Marie Alvarado Gil, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
Politics depends on coalitions of the willing, but who, exactly, comprises the constituency for gentleness?
—Michael Luo, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025
Instead, it will be written by coalitions, innovators, and businesses that choose to lead.
—Sebastian Buckup, Time, 24 Sep. 2025
When looking for leaders to manage a big transition, traits like curiosity, comfort with ambiguity and ability to build coalitions stand out as much as specific technical credentials.
—Kerry Brown, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The recommendations from both coalitions closely match those made by major medical organizations like the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American Academy of Family Physicians.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 18 Sep. 2025
Health systems are forming coalitions to lobby for the issues that matter to them, and existing collaborations are getting stronger.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, the understanding of citizens as consumers led many voters of all ideologies to view politics through the lens of choosing an ideal candidate or party rather than strategizing to build coalitions and accomplish particular aims.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 8 Sep. 2025
Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2025
The party that believes in redemption, second chances, and big coalitions.
—Marie Alvarado Gil, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
Politics depends on coalitions of the willing, but who, exactly, comprises the constituency for gentleness?
—Michael Luo, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025
Instead, it will be written by coalitions, innovators, and businesses that choose to lead.
—Sebastian Buckup, Time, 24 Sep. 2025
When looking for leaders to manage a big transition, traits like curiosity, comfort with ambiguity and ability to build coalitions stand out as much as specific technical credentials.
—Kerry Brown, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The recommendations from both coalitions closely match those made by major medical organizations like the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American Academy of Family Physicians.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 18 Sep. 2025
Health systems are forming coalitions to lobby for the issues that matter to them, and existing collaborations are getting stronger.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, the understanding of citizens as consumers led many voters of all ideologies to view politics through the lens of choosing an ideal candidate or party rather than strategizing to build coalitions and accomplish particular aims.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coalitions
Noun
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However, the group said other elements required broader agreement among Palestinian factions.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Despite outward shows of unity, Cuba’s Communist Party is riven with factions that are frequently reported to be at odds.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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The website can be a place where Judeo-Christian leaders and groups can share information and form closer alliances in the fight against Islamic fundamentalism.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Under an imperial decree, her captors become unlikely allies, guiding Jewish refugees through ambushes, shifting alliances and treacherous waters, while Sara confronts leadership, loyalty and love at a high cost.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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An ally of Hungarian leader Viktor Orban, Babis has teamed up with a number of far-right parties in the Patriots for Europe group in the European Parliament to challenge the mainstream direction of Europe’s policies, including decarbonisation.—
Reuters 3 hr ago,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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There are no easy fixes, so figuring out how to cushion the harsh impact will be the basis of negotiations with other parties in the Japanese legislature, the Diet.—
Jeff Kingston,
Time,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Checkers offerings include burgers, wings, fries, fish, milkshakes.—
Adrienne Davis,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Indecisive eaters like me will find a number of options to satisfy their taste buds, with shareable plates that include guava chicken wings, eggplant dip with crudités, and a refreshing heart of palm ceviche.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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While most people in established unions may grow closer, like moving in, making long-term promises, getting engaged or married or even in a business sense, like signing a contract, others that are not in alignment may go their separate ways.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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Aviation unions have long opposed raising the age, citing safety concerns.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Those two near-perfect sides just kept on winning every week.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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While the classic pairing elsewhere may be schnitzel with sides of potato and cucumber salads, Gutierrez likes to pair Spätlese with dishes such as oysters with melon granita and halibut with mussel reduction.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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National soccer federations are also being affected.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Oct. 2025
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The government set a goal to increase it to 40 percent and undertook a bevy of projects with the national Olympic committee, sports world federations, and sports clubs under the auspices of the Ministry of Sport.—
Blythe Lawrence,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Outside of deep leagues, Buffalo’s receivers will be on most benches.—
Jess Bryant,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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The new professional flag football leagues are also viewed as an opportunity to attract new demographics to the sport, including younger fans, families, and women.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Coalitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coalitions. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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