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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
Economists warn the incoming administration faces immediate challenges, including securing fuel supplies and building coalitions in a fragmented legislature.
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Reuters 3 Min Ago, CNN Money, 20 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
France, unlike Germany, the Netherlands and some other countries in Europe, doesn’t have a tradition of political coalitions governing together.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
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.
—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
Reuters 3 Min Ago, CNN Money, 20 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
France, unlike Germany, the Netherlands and some other countries in Europe, doesn’t have a tradition of political coalitions governing together.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coalitions
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These factions do not hold stable territory, but their sporadic resistance — from raids to armed standoffs — signals the first cracks in Hamas’s grip.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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The White House is still of the position that Hamas is participating in good faith despite reports of violence against rival factions taking place since the ceasefire was implemented.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Oct. 2025
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This marks the first attempt at bringing to the screen the fictional island of Catan — a place where settlers must navigate bountiful and varied landscapes, shifting alliances, and limited resources, while robbers roam the land.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
21 Oct. 2025
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Based on the board game originally released as The Settlers of Catan, the upcoming projects will be the first adaptations to bring Catan — an island where settlers must navigate bountiful and varied landscapes, shifting alliances, and limited resources, while robbers roam the land — to life.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Oct. 2025
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Stars such as LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian, Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward, as well as Kelsey Grammer and Kayte Walsh all found their forever person while one or both parties were married.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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What To Know The Terminator star said his proposal would combine ideas supported by both parties.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Other insects, like the tiny grey butterflies and the pale cloudy-yellow ones who danced above my head, as well as the lethe butterflies – the ones that flattened their wings upon the soil.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Oct. 2025
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The longtime Victoria's Secret Angel wore a pair of bronze angel wings during the runway show, which featured musical performances from the likes of Missy Elliott and Madison Beer.—
Michael Nied,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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The strike, the largest ever for Kaiser unions, began less than a week ago, with the healthcare giant flying in thousands of replacement staff from around the country to fill critical patient care jobs.—
Pat Maio,
Oc Register,
19 Oct. 2025
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Trade unions formed a political action committee called Nevada Jobs Now, which has raised over $1 million to be used for digital advertisements, mailers and some TV commercials, White said.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
19 Oct. 2025
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Gaza ceasefire broken by both sides Hamas fired anti-tank missiles at Israeli positions and Israel responded with air strikes.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
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While the middle school and Montessori sides don’t have a lot of crossover, Diemer and Herrera-Gundale have seen interactions between students and staff across the two sides of the building, such as staff sharing lunch or students walking their younger siblings to class.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
19 Oct. 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
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Investors are bidding up the entry price to own 1/30th of an entity with a new $76 billion TV contract and global aspirations, including building new leagues in Africa and Europe.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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The Apple exec said leagues could eliminate blackouts, have more streaming bundles, and ask media partners to make accessible features that allow multitasking streams to show games happening simultaneously, even those on different platforms.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Coalitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coalitions. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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