as in union
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 confederacy
Adams wanted to align the young Republic with Great Britain, while Jefferson favored a confederacy with France.
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Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Aug. 2024
The constitution of this confederacy served as the basis for the U.S. Constitution.
—Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 15 July 2024
At this early stage, stakeholders that include the Plaza District Council — a confederacy of residents and businesses working to maintain the vitality of the Plaza and its surrounding neighborhoods — see the new ownership as providing fresh hope.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2024
Others were composed of city-states or anchored by large nomadic confederacies.
—Alexander Cooley, Foreign Affairs, 26 Mar. 2021
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Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Aug. 2024
The constitution of this confederacy served as the basis for the U.S. Constitution.
—Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 15 July 2024
At this early stage, stakeholders that include the Plaza District Council — a confederacy of residents and businesses working to maintain the vitality of the Plaza and its surrounding neighborhoods — see the new ownership as providing fresh hope.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2024
Others were composed of city-states or anchored by large nomadic confederacies.
—Alexander Cooley, Foreign Affairs, 26 Mar. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confederacy
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The union said the goal of the flyering is to inform school families in Latino and Black neighborhoods of their legal rights as the city prepares for the possible deployment of National Guard troops and ICE agents.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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Unifor said on April 11 that GM informed the union that CAMI Assembly would initiate temporary layoffs starting April 14 with workers returning in May for limited production.—
Jackie Charniga,
Freep.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Elsewhere along the alliance’s eastern edge, Latvia, Lithuania and Romania have all reported Russian drone incursions.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
15 Sep. 2025
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Poland’s foreign minister has suggested that NATO states should consider imposing a no-fly zone over Ukraine to protect the alliance’s territory and people from Russian drones.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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Contenders for the leadership of Brazil’s right wing coalition are already emerging and are bargaining for Bolsonaro’s endorsement for being presidential candidates in the 2026 elections.—
Adriana Carranca,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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Article 76 allows the President to dissolve Parliament and hold elections within six months if no Prime Minister can be appointed from the majority, a coalition, or any member of Parliament.—
Sonal Nain,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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His already held the confederation’s qualifying scoring record, with his Thursday brace taking his overall tally to 34.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Italy’s largest industry confederation, Confindustria, insisted that amid difficult times, geographical diversification is key.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
24 Aug. 2025
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The latest addition is England U19 forward Princess Ademiluyi, who joined on loan from the NWSL’s Gotham this week, pending league and federation approval.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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The federation did not respond to The Athletic’s requests for comment.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Notable Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase revealed that she was fined by the league after her comments regarding Game 1’s officiating.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
17 Sep. 2025
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First baseman Nolan Schanuel is expected to start a minor-league rehab assignment with Salt Lake on Wednesday, and catcher Logan O’Hoppe was reinstated from the seven-day concussion list and in the starting lineup against Milwaukee.—
Andrew Wagner,
Oc Register,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Confederacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confederacy. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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