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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
Each confederation was awarded a set number of places based upon its strength.
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Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 8 June 2025
Then, in 2034, the Asian confederation has the tournament in Saudi Arabia.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 17 May 2025
This rules out those four confederations, which leaves only Concacaf and Oceania as potential destinations for 2038.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 17 May 2025
An Israeli-Palestinian confederation could channel the broad international recognition both national movements have received: approximately 163 nations for the State of Israel and 148 for the State of Palestine.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
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Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 8 June 2025
Then, in 2034, the Asian confederation has the tournament in Saudi Arabia.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 17 May 2025
This rules out those four confederations, which leaves only Concacaf and Oceania as potential destinations for 2038.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 17 May 2025
An Israeli-Palestinian confederation could channel the broad international recognition both national movements have received: approximately 163 nations for the State of Israel and 148 for the State of Palestine.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confederation
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Americans are divided on that topic, with 55% saying historical figures that supported the confederacy and racial segregation should not be memorialized in a June 2024 survey by the Public Religion Research Institute.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Men were the representatives of their clans and nations in the Haudenosaunee council, which made decisions for the confederacy as a whole.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
21 Nov. 2024
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In town halls and in conversations with community associations across Maryland over the past two years, citizens have expressed concern with the state of our juvenile justice system.—
Ivan J. Bates,
Baltimore Sun,
30 June 2025
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After speaking to my physician colleagues and hearing their earnest frustrations, there’s no doubt in my mind that the system needs reform and the association’s proposals—which are not insubstantial and would address many of the problems —are a great place to start.—
Sachin H. Jain,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Bwalya had since retired from playing and was now serving as the head of the Zambian soccer federation.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
21 June 2025
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Saarinen apologised for the error via a formal statement from the Finnish federation.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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The minimum qualifications for this job are 15 years of progressive leadership experience supporting clients or staff across multiple regions and programs and at least 10 years leading partnerships results at a national scale.—
Terina Allen,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Analysts say the resort will open to Russian tourists first, as evidenced by its booming military and other partnerships with Russia, before eventually opening to Chinese tours.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2025
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This framework reflects the work of a center-right and center-left coalition of civics educators and other stakeholders.—
Bruno V. Manno,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Inspired by Sergeant First Class Fast’s story and championed by a bipartisan coalition, the law establishes a new, forward-looking standard of care.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
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The budget also preserves Newsom’s plan to provide $750 million to expand the California Film and Television Tax Credit, a proposal supported by Hollywood film studios and unions representing workers in the industry.—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2025
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At the time of publication, 23 of the over 80 Safeway locations listed on the union’s website have gone on strike, consisting of 22 stores and one distribution center.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
24 June 2025
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The relationship with the United Kingdom is very strong.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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When Perception and Awareness Align The relationship between consciousness and perception is complicated.—
Christian Wolf,
Scientific American,
25 June 2025
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The alliances people form, the water cooler conversations, the unspoken rules about who gets promoted.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Just this week, the alliance released its first ever Commercial Space Strategy, stressing three goals – leveraging commercial solutions, ensuring continuous access during peace, crisis or conflict and bolstering coherent relationships with the commercial sector.—
Ruxandra Iordache,
CNBC,
27 June 2025
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“Confederation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confederation. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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