1
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
Both coalitions align African foundations and businesses to coordinate investments, champion learning as an economic priority, and strengthen delivery through their influence and capabilities.
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Obiageli Ezekwesili, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
However, building stable coalitions is tough and talks are expected to take months.
—CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
Relational – for building trust in coalitions, partnerships, and teams.
—Big Think, 27 Oct. 2025
The measure’s submission set the stage for a battle with business coalitions and wealth donors.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Iranians began to debate whether violence should be used against the regime, and to ask how various opposition groups could build coalitions with one another.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2025
However, coalitions can be difficult to form and sustain to win.
—Shelley Inglis, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 2025
In the meantime, the French Revolution had occurred, Napoleon had risen to power and conquered half of western Europe, and various combinations of France’s enemies had formed coalitions to stop him.
—Literary Hub, 10 Oct. 2025
Some companies are indeed pulling back because of headwinds from multiple fronts, resulting in the dissolution of coalitions and the erosion of activity required for systems-wide progress, according to an analysis published last month in the Harvard Business Review.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 8 Oct. 2025
Obiageli Ezekwesili, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
However, building stable coalitions is tough and talks are expected to take months.
—CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
Relational – for building trust in coalitions, partnerships, and teams.
—Big Think, 27 Oct. 2025
The measure’s submission set the stage for a battle with business coalitions and wealth donors.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Iranians began to debate whether violence should be used against the regime, and to ask how various opposition groups could build coalitions with one another.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2025
However, coalitions can be difficult to form and sustain to win.
—Shelley Inglis, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 2025
In the meantime, the French Revolution had occurred, Napoleon had risen to power and conquered half of western Europe, and various combinations of France’s enemies had formed coalitions to stop him.
—Literary Hub, 10 Oct. 2025
Some companies are indeed pulling back because of headwinds from multiple fronts, resulting in the dissolution of coalitions and the erosion of activity required for systems-wide progress, according to an analysis published last month in the Harvard Business Review.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coalitions
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For centuries, a peace treaty between humans and the Black World — which houses all manner of witches, demons, and ghouls — has been in place to ensure separation between the two factions.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
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The town splintered into factions.—
David Peisner,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
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The family dynamics of the show hadn’t been seen in any other franchise and made for some strong alliances against other members of the cast, as well as intense drama.—
Jenni Fink,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Their journey spans icy fjords, Byzantine intrigue, and the fabled Silk Road, blending Viking grit with ancient Chinese wisdom, unexpected alliances, and a touch of magic.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
30 Oct. 2025
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The three-day Nashville event (like the position) has grown in popularity and recognition — especially so after Taylor Swift, the most famous pop star on the planet who also happens to be engaged to Kelce, gave an impromptu performance at one of its parties last summer.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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His victory ended nearly a decade of Democratic control in Richmond and underscored the state’s potential to swing between the parties.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Conventional deicing systems address the problem by redirecting hot air from engines across the wings.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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As for the team’s three wings, Barnes, Ingram and RJ Barrett, their individual numbers have been fine.—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Some of the German journalism unions were concerned about the MFE approach to ProSieben.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
31 Oct. 2025
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French authorities have acknowledged major gaps in the Louvre’s security, with unions blaming staff cuts and funding shortfalls.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Eyes not on the sides of their heads, and a quick, macular gaze that isn’t like other animals’.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Senior Producer Ivy Odom likes to use these crispy cornbread bites as a vehicle for getting a bite of all the good Thanksgiving sides together on her plate.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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As of August 2025, at least 34 local unions and 3 federations remain in registration limbo, some awaiting approval for over four years despite multiple submissions.—
Sourcing Journal,
Sourcing Journal,
15 Oct. 2025
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Against a backdrop of tales similar to Ewers’, sports stars such as American rugby player Ilona Maher are advocating for body positivity in sports, while federations and sporting bodies are being called on to act.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There are areas of player health that are already cutting edge, and areas where athletes, leagues and billion-dollar franchises are just catching up on ways to maximize their performance.—
Scott Soshnick,
Sportico.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Tasked with replacing the top five scorers, McKilliop and his staff scoured the power conferences and the traditional one-bid leagues to reload, looking for pieces to increase the balance of the roster in 2025-26.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Coalitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coalitions. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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