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as in confederacies
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 associations
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 Synonyms for confederations
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Standing athwart this effort, as uncovered by the Bull Moose Project, is a collection of trade associations and industry standards development organizations that represent corporations based in China.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Oct. 2025 -
There are still debates going on about the name for the new state, with a lot of support for the name Isratin, regardless of its associations with the Libyan dictator Muammar Qaddafi, who initially proposed it in his 2000 book.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Oct. 2025
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Against a backdrop of tales similar to Ewers’, sports stars such as American rugby player Ilona Maher are advocating for body positivity in sports, while federations and sporting bodies are being called on to act.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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National soccer federations are also being affected.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Oct. 2025
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Israel remains fully and unequivocally committed to the Abraham Accords, to expanding the circle of peace, deepening our partnerships, and ensuring that the promise of stability, prosperity, and coexistence becomes the enduring legacy of our generation.—
Yossi Shelley,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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The Pentagon has funded new rare-earth processing facilities in Texas and California, while the Department of Energy has backed partnerships with alternative suppliers such as Lynas Rare Earths in Australia.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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France, unlike Germany, the Netherlands and some other countries in Europe, doesn’t have a tradition of political coalitions governing together.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
7 Oct. 2025
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In a government reliant on fragile coalitions, every cog mattered.—
Saskya Vandoorne,
CNN Money,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Lanning excelled at relationships.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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Brown believes that, along with effort, ease and rest in relationships will become increasingly necessary when approaching love and choosing long-term partners, no matter gender.—
Essence,
Essence,
8 Oct. 2025
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When the snap legislative elections called by Macron backfired, delivering a hung Parliament since July 2024, the French leader held to the belief that his centrist camp could continue to govern effectively, despite having no stable majority, by building alliances in the National Assembly.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
7 Oct. 2025
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Entering fourth grade that September, Catherine was surprised by how many friendship alliances had formed and shifted.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Oct. 2025
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Siddiqsons will showcase collaborations with Smart Linen, Circulose, EcoVero, Marmara Hemp and Poly Clear—fiber partners who share the Pakistani mill’s vision of sustainable innovation.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Oct. 2025
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Topshop also had a string of successful collaborations with Kate Moss.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025
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By law, healthcare unions must give employers at least 10 days notice before a strike in order to ensure continuity of patient care and allow hospitals to prepare.—
Pat Maio,
Oc Register,
13 Oct. 2025
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Other recipients include film organizations such as the BFI and Pact, agencies Curtis Brown and United Agents and unions including Bectu and Equity.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Confederations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confederations. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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