confederation

noun

kən-ˌfe-də-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce confederation (audio)
Definition of confederationnext
1
as in confederacy
an association of persons, parties, or states for mutual assistance and protection the smaller nations were forced to form a confederation out of self-defense

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2
as in association
the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters) the big-budget movie was produced by the studio in confederation with another in order to lower the risk

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Recent Examples of confederation Weinberg says the confederation has evolved immensely since then, shifting from simply managing competitions to actively trying to help develop football in the region. — Juliana Kim, NPR, 16 July 2026 Factoring in that its football confederation has changed ties to play in Asia in between tournaments rather than with Oceania teams, Australia will be more battle-tested when the 2030 edition rolls around. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 July 2026 Hence such loyal Englishmen as Benjamin Franklin proposed a simple confederation against the French and their Indian proxies. — Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026 Its departure left New Zealand as the dominant team in a confederation where the next‑highest‑ranked team is New Caledonia. — ABC News, 20 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for confederation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confederation
  1. confederacy
  2. association
  3. federation
  4. partnership
  5. coalition
  6. collaboration
  7. union
  8. relationship
Noun
  • July 4 birthed independence but also a dysfunctional confederacy.
    — Max Taves, Mercury News, 3 July 2026
  • The headstone, a memorial to texans who served the confederacy, was erected in 1964, which is to say the state missed the hundred-year anniversary of the battle itself but did remember to put it up in the year that Lyndon Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act.
    — Christopher Hooks, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026
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  • When that proved unsustainable, the association hired a landscaping company.
    — Josh Bergeron, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
  • On July 14, council member Meredith Stead pointed to two neighborhood associations in her district — one in favor of the designation, the other strongly opposed.
    — Mark Dee July 24, Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2026
Definition of association
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  • 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
  • Klaveness is a lawyer and judge who has positioned the Norwegian federation as a conscience in world soccer since her election in 2022.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
Definition of federation
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  • On the property, though, Arlo Williamsburg offers a gym for its guests, and features on-demand fitness videos in partnership with Alo Moves (the online fitness arm of Alo Yoga).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, Éléonore Caroit, France’s minister for international partnerships, urged tourists not to cancel their holiday plans and emphasized that most of the country remains untouched.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
Definition of partnership
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  • The coalition now spans chipmakers, cloud providers, security vendors, application companies and the venture firms behind them.
    — Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • Two years ago, a broad bipartisan coalition in the House approved the Social Security Fairness Act.
    — Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026
Definition of coalition
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  • These innovations signal a shift from robotic spectacle to practical, everyday applications, emphasizing collaboration, accessibility, and human-robot comfort as robots integrate into our lives.
    — Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
  • Industry analysts note that the collaboration with Anduril also enables Archer to leverage a common aircraft platform across both defense and commercial sectors, potentially reducing development costs while increasing production scale.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 23 July 2026
Definition of collaboration
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  • His top priorities include driving economic growth, creating well-paying jobs, and expanding opportunities for both union and non-union workers.
    — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
  • The union’s increasing involvement in the city’s politics has given pause to some in the business community.
    — DJ Simmons July 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026
Definition of union
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  • According to the arrest warrant affidavit, detectives received a tip shortly after the killing that Velasquez’s husband may have been jealous of the women’s close relationship.
    — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
  • That’s why Lee has visions of Reid joining forces with Coby White, the new leader of the Hornets’ offense, to form a bond that fosters a relationship on and off the court.
    — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
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