Synonyms of coalitions

coalitions

noun

plural of coalition

1

as in factions

a group of people acting together within a larger group

rival coalitions struggling for control of the party

Synonyms & Similar Words

• factions
• parties
• wings
• sides
• teams
• blocs
• sects
• bodies
• movements
• blocks
• sets
• denominations
• splinters
• gangs
• caucuses
• crews
• splits
• persuasions
• schisms
• packs
• scissions

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• alliances
• confederacies
• unions
• federations
• leagues
• partnerships
• blocs
• combinations
• confederations
• groups
• organizations
• combines
• axes
• associations
• factions
• blocks
• cartels
• fusions
• cooperatives
• conspiracies
• wings
• cabals
• syndicates
• affiliations
• sides
• fronts
• trusts
• juntos
• conferences
• circuits

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of coalitions

Throughout American history, interfaith coalitions have created powerful change and served as sources of inspiration, Segal said. — ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026

Washington’s unilateralism and fondness for ad hoc coalitions have also gone too far. — Charles Kupchan, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2026

Raman is endorsed by YIMBY groups and tenant rights coalitions, while Bass has endorsements from trade and construction groups as well as support from some private developers. — Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

Bipartisan coalitions in Congress have long supported the Violence Against Women Act, which creates a pathway toward legal status for immigrants who are victims of domestic violence or other serious crimes. — Melissa Sanchez, ProPublica, 14 Oct. 2026

Even if the wars do continue, the identities of both major parties are in flux—existing coalitions are shaky, and the tremors could lead to unexpectedly competitive races in seats drawn around outdated assumptions. — Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026

New coalitions can bring valuable demand, expertise and capital. — Lewis Perkins, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026

Similarly to De Soto, residents in Emporia, El Dorado, Ottawa, Osawatomie and Edgerton have formed their own coalitions and circulated petitions to ban data centers in their respective communities. — Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026

At national level, too, far-right parties now lead coalitions in Italy and the Czech Republic and serve as junior governing partners in Finland, Croatia, Slovakia and Sweden. — Melissa Bell, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026