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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
America is forming new critical mineral and technology coalitions, most recently Pax Silica, the Department of State’s flagship effort on AI and supply chain security.
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Jared Cohen, Time, 18 Feb. 2026
Some of the other council members cited Matsui’s ability to build coalitions and secure funding for flood protection measures.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 17 Feb. 2026
The Swedish bank was established soon after a war with Russia at the end of the 1650s and facilitated the Great Northern War of shifting coalitions that engulfed the Baltic from 1700-1721.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2026
My background as a veteran, educator, and nonprofit executive has prepared me to listen, build coalitions, and deliver for working families.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Gun groups across the country are seeing skyrocketing requests for firearm training from women, people of color and liberals, according to national gun coalitions and local trainers who spoke with NBC News in recent weeks.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 11 Feb. 2026
This would begin to break down the polarization and allow for different coalitions to form across different issues.
—Jennifer Lynn McCoy, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2026
At least five competing proposals have emerged from major coalitions, several of which have fractured in recent days as internal disputes deepened.
—Jacqueline Charles Miami Herald, Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026
At least five competing proposals have emerged from major coalitions, several of which have fractured in recent days as internal disputes deepened.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Jared Cohen, Time, 18 Feb. 2026
Some of the other council members cited Matsui’s ability to build coalitions and secure funding for flood protection measures.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 17 Feb. 2026
The Swedish bank was established soon after a war with Russia at the end of the 1650s and facilitated the Great Northern War of shifting coalitions that engulfed the Baltic from 1700-1721.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2026
My background as a veteran, educator, and nonprofit executive has prepared me to listen, build coalitions, and deliver for working families.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Gun groups across the country are seeing skyrocketing requests for firearm training from women, people of color and liberals, according to national gun coalitions and local trainers who spoke with NBC News in recent weeks.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 11 Feb. 2026
This would begin to break down the polarization and allow for different coalitions to form across different issues.
—Jennifer Lynn McCoy, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2026
At least five competing proposals have emerged from major coalitions, several of which have fractured in recent days as internal disputes deepened.
—Jacqueline Charles Miami Herald, Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026
At least five competing proposals have emerged from major coalitions, several of which have fractured in recent days as internal disputes deepened.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coalitions
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War is finally kicking into gear between these Targaryen factions.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
19 Feb. 2026
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France's broad political spectrum has long included far-left and far-right factions that harbor intense, sometimes violent disregard for each other, although deaths in clashes between them have been rare in recent decades.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Roku in recent months has struck new alliances with other companies’ demand-side platforms, opening itself up to broader programmatic buys.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2026
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The two lawmakers, who are set to retire at the end of the year, reassured their counterparts throughout the weekend that there was a new generation of lawmakers coming up behind them that was committed to maintaining, and building new, global alliances.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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Mountbatten-Windsor and Giuffre's settlement was confidential, the parties had said in a joint statement in the filing.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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The current law has also been used to prosecute secondary parties, such as journalists who allegedly encouraged public office holders to leak confidential information – something that the Law Commission said has generated significant controversy.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Head to the two-level beach club for more fun in the sun, with two side wings that can open for some more room aboard.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
13 Feb. 2026
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Specialties include hummus plates and chicken wings, club sandwiches and their famous French onion chicken.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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The Human Artistry Campaign, a coalition of artists’ rights groups affiliated with the Hollywood unions, also spoke out against the AI model on Friday.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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While those insurance changes must be bargained, the coverage of specific medications do not require negotiations with unions, Martin-Ogburn said at the meeting.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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Fringe trim along the sides adds texture and visual interest to your space, while plush cushions keep you comfortable.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
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In these squabbles, lies are told, stories are made up and the mantra that there are two sides to everything is proven false.—
Dave Lieber,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Host committees liaise with the IOC, international sports federations and professional sports leagues like the NHL to determine the specific health needs of each sport before the host committee staffs up.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Kravetz’s comments add JFNA, the umbrella organization of hundreds of local Jewish federations in the United States and Canada, to an emerging group of Jewish leaders calling to open dialogue with Jews who have recently taken stands against Israel or in support of its opponents.—
Andrew Lapin,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Feb. 2026
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Moe always remained an avid follower of the NBA and other leagues after his NBA career was over.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
17 Feb. 2026
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There are leagues in over 12 different sports, available year-round, including tennis, softball, soccer, flag football and bowling.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Coalitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coalitions. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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