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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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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
The intercontinental playoff features six teams from five different confederations (AFC, CAF, Concacaf, CONMEBOL and OFC) with two spots up for grabs.
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José Sánchez Córdova, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
The most likely replacement scenario would have Iraq, the top non-qualifier from the Asian confederation, taking Iran’s place.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
The agreement also includes the Concacaf W Champions Cup, the confederation’s premier women’s club competition.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Portugal is in Group K and opens the World Cup against the winner of the Inter-confederation playoff (New Caledonia, Jamaica, Congo) on June 17 in Houston.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
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José Sánchez Córdova, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
The most likely replacement scenario would have Iraq, the top non-qualifier from the Asian confederation, taking Iran’s place.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
The agreement also includes the Concacaf W Champions Cup, the confederation’s premier women’s club competition.
—Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Portugal is in Group K and opens the World Cup against the winner of the Inter-confederation playoff (New Caledonia, Jamaica, Congo) on June 17 in Houston.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confederation
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However, a pro-Union group headed toward Arizona to stop this forward movement of the confederacy.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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The Wainfleet area falls within the traditional homeland of the Six Nations of the Grand River, a confederacy comprising the Mohawk, Seneca, Oneida, Cayuga, Onondaga, and Tuscarora peoples — the Haudenosaunee.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Mar. 2026
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As a result, religious – and specifically Catholic – leaders suspected an association between the philosophically consistent Illuminati and Freemasons.—
Derek Arnold,
The Conversation,
6 Apr. 2026
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So, while the findings are compelling, they should be interpreted as an association rather than proof that choosing passive activities directly leads to dementia.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2026
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These licenses give Fanatics/Topps the rights to use the intellectual property of the respective soccer federations — their names, logos, crests that appear on uniforms and uniform designs — on trading cards and stickers.—
Larry Holder,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The rally was organized by the Federation of Cuban Women, a massive organization with close ties to the government and the Communist Party, to honor the late Vilma Espín, the federation’s founder, a guerrilla fighter and Raúl Castro’s wife.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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That is why healthcare providers, insurers, and policymakers are beginning to explore ways to integrate nutrition into care —through produce prescriptions, grocery benefits, and partnerships with local food systems.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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This story was originally published by Honolulu Civil Beat and distributed through a partnership with the Associated Press.—
Thomas Heaton,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Cracks were forming in the MAGA coalition, and the Groypers saw an opening.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The coalition, backed by the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, argues that Catholic schools are being unlawfully excluded from the program because of their religious beliefs.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Apr. 2026
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Your 11th House of Community gains drive as ambitious Mars enters, energizing ongoing collaborations while uplifting hope for what comes next.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Since its inception in 1981, Wednesday's Child has been a collaboration of the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE), the Department of Children & Families and WBZ-TV/CBS Boston.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The union is advocating for federal legislation to expand the definition of overtime workers who qualify for the tax break.—
Shannon Pettypiece,
NBC news,
9 Apr. 2026
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The two sides met earlier this week, with the district offering a 10% salary increase over three years, while the union has pushed for higher, double-digit raises over a shorter timeline.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Seek out relationships with those who are kind, helpful and have your back.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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Warmer air holds more water, and the relationship is exponential, so small increases in temperature can yield huge jumps in rainfall intensity.—
Eric Klinenberg,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Confederation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confederation. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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