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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
By introducing legislation, advocating through committee work, building coalitions with other high‑cost districts and working directly with federal agencies to obtain grants, waivers and emergency allocations.
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Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Some progress is easier with aligned leadership, but effective lawmakers still build coalitions issue by issue.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
Governing coalitions are essential here, given Wales' proportional voting system.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 6 May 2026
Campaigns have also sought to highlight the breadth of their support, particularly as candidates work to build coalitions that extend beyond traditional political bases.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
Now all but two of Florida’s 30 early learning coalitions are trying it out.
—Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Twenty-four coalitions from different organizations across the state took part in Monday's event.
—John Lauritsen, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Since last week, residents in parts of Port-au-Prince have been trapped in gang crossfire after rival coalitions escalated their fight for territory.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Voters are fragments of coalitions, habits, grudges, identities, and instincts.
—Matt Klink, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Some progress is easier with aligned leadership, but effective lawmakers still build coalitions issue by issue.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
Governing coalitions are essential here, given Wales' proportional voting system.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 6 May 2026
Campaigns have also sought to highlight the breadth of their support, particularly as candidates work to build coalitions that extend beyond traditional political bases.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
Now all but two of Florida’s 30 early learning coalitions are trying it out.
—Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Twenty-four coalitions from different organizations across the state took part in Monday's event.
—John Lauritsen, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Since last week, residents in parts of Port-au-Prince have been trapped in gang crossfire after rival coalitions escalated their fight for territory.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Voters are fragments of coalitions, habits, grudges, identities, and instincts.
—Matt Klink, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coalitions
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Masculinism has been a great gift, because factions with different views on, say, protectionism or Israel or Big Tech can all agree on the overreach of feminism and the need for a return to traditional gender roles.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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Streeting’s views could prove a significant hurdle in garnering support from Labour’s membership, however, with left-wing factions within the party regarding him as too centrist or even right wing.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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These poles are not relics but living records of family lineage, alliances, and legends.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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By upending decades-old international trade norms and security alliances – not to mention launching a war with Iran that seems to have benefited almost no one – Trump is seen by many to have helped China score not only strategically but even morally.—
Steven Jiang,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
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There’s a friendly reception area with a giant chalkboard informing guests of local events, ranging from in-house parties to full moon nights at the Acropolis and big name gigs by the touring artists.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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The surrogacy process has safeguards in place to ensure the safety of all parties involved.—
Ann Marie Luft,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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The place is a sound-effects recording studio, with three sound designers creating and dubbing aural effects — footsteps on a sandy beach, flapping bird wings — onto pieces of film footage.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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That rapid decision-making will be a glove fit for a Hawks team looking to play faster in coach Jeff Blashill’s second season and searching for consistent wings for Bedard.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which operates the LIRR, has spent months negotiating a new contract with five unions that represent about 3,500 workers, or roughly half of system’s workforce.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
15 May 2026
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Then, unions can bargain over the issue with the new boss.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
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At the most recent debate, hosted by NBC4 and Telemundo 52 on May 6, the seven candidates again clashed over housing and immigration, while Becerra and Steyer faced fierce attacks from both sides of the political spectrum, The Los Angeles Times reported.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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These are two elite teams led by masterminds on opposite sides of the ball in Kyle Shanahan and Mike Macdonald.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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The International Federation of American Football counts football-playing members in 79 countries, but the global governing bodies of basketball and soccer boast federations in more than 200 countries.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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Of those three, media rights offer the four federations that run the Grand Slams the most valuable long-term financial stability, because their current structure relies on lengthy deals with huge networks.—
Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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To hear team officials describe it, the Astros have exhausted every avenue to make Imai feel comfortable and aid his transition to the major leagues, which Enomoto already acknowledged has been a struggle.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Jason Collins, a longtime NBA center who became the first man to come out as openly gay while playing in any of America’s four leading professional sports leagues, died Tuesday following months of treatment for glioblastoma, his family said.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Coalitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coalitions. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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