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

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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

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Recent Examples of coalitions Their goal is to create one million jobs and halve recidivism by building coalitions in 30 cities. — Laurel Donnellan, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 For a long time, such coalitions tended to pull tepid critics of Israel towards public support for the ethnostate. — Literary Hub, 20 July 2026 Science advocacy groups and scientific journals led the way, and higher education coalitions, professional societies, elite research universities, and individual researchers followed. — Anil Oza, STAT, 15 July 2026 Graham’s death deprives the Senate of not only a reliable Republican vote, but also a negotiator who often helped assemble coalitions on national security issues, judicial nominations, and budget legislation. — Nik Popli, Time, 13 July 2026 While the threshold sparked debate, the decree offers financial incentives for parties to merge by discounting registration fees for coalitions and alliances. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026 And evolving coalitions of philanthropic groups, businesses, and individual citizens are stepping up to meet the need. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 6 July 2026 Right-of-center justices formed coalitions Roman Martinez, a partner at Latham & Watkins who has argued 16 cases before the justices, said there’s no question the court is highly polarized, especially on the far right and left sides. — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 3 July 2026 This year the chief justice prevailed with different coalitions. — Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coalitions
  1. factions
  2. alliances
  3. parties
  4. unions
  5. wings
  6. federations
  7. sides
  8. leagues
Noun
  • According to the think tank InSight Crime, the alliance between these factions was one of the main reasons the Sinaloa cartel consolidated itself as one of the most powerful in the region.
    — Sol Amaya, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • Across the globe, populist leaders and fundamentalist factions attempt to consolidate power by dividing populations and silencing dissent.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 20 July 2026
Definition of factions
Noun
  • The presence of dozens of international artists and filmmakers who joined us in Jerusalem this year is an acknowledgment that true exchange happens between individuals, regardless of their nationalities, alliances, or sociological identities.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 20 July 2026
  • While American and other airlines rely on alliances and partnerships to expand reach, United is flying a lot of that itself.
    — Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 19 July 2026
Definition of alliances
Noun
  • The Heat and DeRozan have had mutual interest in the past, and conversations between the parties are expected.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
  • San Jose recorded 1 million total downtown visits during the six-week FIFA World Cup, officials announced Friday — a final count over 2 ½ times initial projections — driven by energetic watch parties and strong fan culture in the city.
    — Ryan Macasero, Mercury News, 25 July 2026
Definition of parties
Noun
  • Credit unions do not need to imitate fintech companies to succeed.
    — Anand Solanki, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • California state workers returned to offices four days a week under Newsom’s return-to-office order that took effect earlier this month, but unions say the fight for telework isn’t over.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026
Definition of unions
Noun
  • The design was loosely based on the ancient Greek sculpture the ‘Winged Victory of Samothrace’, with Nike, the goddess of victory, holding an octagonal cup with her wings.
    — Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 19 July 2026
  • Not good signs for someone who will be asked to guard some of the top wings in the NBA as a rookie.
    — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 19 July 2026
Definition of wings
Noun
  • Konigsberg cautioned that neither FIFA’s contractual arrangements with national federations nor Spain’s agreements with its players are fully transparent.
    — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 23 July 2026
  • At the global stage, the latest survey from the Sport Integrity Global Alliance, found that in its 30 international federations, women now occupy 32% of executive positions, which is a significant rise from 18% in 2018.
    — Allison Smith, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of federations
Noun
  • Both sides agreed to discuss Tehran’s nuclear program under the Memorandum of Understanding that was signed in June but later fell apart.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
  • The most competitive part of the match might have been the fight between the players of the two sides right after the game ended.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of sides
Noun
  • Other parts of the world have their own football leagues as well.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • As European leagues have gained popularity through hit Apple TV+ show Ted Lasso and Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s high-profile ownership of Welsh club Wrexham, even more billionaires are hoping to get in on the action.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 23 July 2026
Definition of leagues

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