confederacies

noun

plural of confederacy
as in coalitions
an association of persons, parties, or states for mutual assistance and protection a confederacy of several small nations who had promised to come to one another's aid if any were attacked

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confederacies
  1. coalitions
  2. alliances
  3. unions
  4. federations
  5. leagues
  6. confederations
Noun
  • But the parties and groups of parliamentary pro-Western opposition that joined forces in many districts in broad coalitions, have altogether 26 candidates making the next round.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 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flux—existing coalitions are shaky, and the tremors could lead to unexpectedly competitive races in seats drawn around outdated assumptions.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
Definition of coalitions
Noun
  • In Greece to discuss deepening economic, energy and security cooperation, Rubio made the case for nationalism while emphasizing the importance of global alliances.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Unlike The Traitors, the gameplay does not compel them to form alliances, as the teams are fixed.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of alliances
Noun
  • Student and teacher unions have called for another round of nationwide school strikes next Tuesday.
    — Makini Brice, Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Others have also voiced concerns, including several other unions that support the flight attendants union n court filings.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of unions
Noun
  • While club competitions revenue mostly goes back to the teams as prize money, UEFA needs lucrative national-team events to fund its own running costs, support 55 member federations and keep a reserves fund around 500 million euros ($560 million).
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Rather, it was based on joint research by eight major trade union federations examining the actual living expenses of 422 workers from 28 factories in Phnom Penh, Kandal and Kampong Speu provinces.
    — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of federations
Noun
  • The company is also exploring emerging soccer, volleyball and flag football leagues, alongside international opportunities.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The hosts talk about how some teams are choosing to lock up young talent earlier than ever, including some instances of contracts signed before the player even reaches the major leagues.
    — Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of leagues
Noun
  • Major European and other confederations accuse Infantino of deception, undermining integrity.
    — Simon Chadwick, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The fallout from that controversial attempt has divided the soccer landscape, with continental confederations and individual national associations all split on whether a change in FIFA leadership is needed.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of confederations
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