confederations

noun

plural of confederation
1
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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2
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 confederations The Confederation of African Football, which is more dependent on the money FIFA distributes than other continental confederations, has backed Infantino. — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026 Once reports of the proposal to sell off stakes in the World Cup broke last month, three confederations — Asia, Europe, and North America — along with anger from world leaders and dissenting FIFA staff pushed Infantino to back down. — Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Looking after the needs of the smaller nations has been a means of cementing the popularity of Infantino, but the backlash that has come from three confederations presents him with a new problem. — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 This centralized approach has increasingly alienated both confederations and FIFA’s own administration. — Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Together, those three confederations make up 143 of the 211 FIFA members. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for confederations
  1. federations
  2. associations
  3. coalitions
  4. partnerships
  5. alliances
  6. relationships
  7. unions
  8. collaborations
Noun
  • Regional football federations in both Asia and North America also came out in opposition.
    — Ned Temko, Christian Science Monitor, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Carney’s comments came days after Infantino abandoned the proposal following fierce opposition from the Union of European Football Associations, national soccer federations and senior FIFA advisers.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of federations
Noun
  • The organization represents CEOs and associations in manufacturing, healthcare, elder care, construction, agriculture and hospitality.
    — Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
  • For example, tropical primates form associations with other primate species and jointly forage in the tree canopy.
    — Cyril Grueter, Scientific American, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of associations
Noun
  • And as Netanyahu’s coalitions hardened Schleien’s programs became edgier, skewering Netanyahu sycophants in the Likud Party, anti-élitist demagogues, cultic settlers, and rabbinic mandarins.
    — Bernard Avishai, New Yorker, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Global coalitions and international forums like the World Economic Forum (WEF) offer a literal stage for diverse-minded experts to solve the complex governance, security, and policy challenges created by AI.
    — Shlomo Kramer, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of coalitions
Noun
  • Other microbes recycle nutrients by decomposing dead plants and animals, fix atmospheric nitrogen into forms that plants can use, and form essential partnerships with roots, insects, and other organisms.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The league also has partnerships with apparel giants Adidas and Dick’s Sporting Goods, and according to Patricof, the partnerships are paying off in dividends.
    — Allison Smith, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of partnerships
Noun
  • As campers vie for the chance to open for their favorite band, tensions rise and friendships are tested — leading to unexpected alliances, revelations, and romances.
    — Katie Campione, Deadline, 10 Aug. 2026
  • If North Korea and Russia continue to work closely on nuclear weapons, Japan and South Korea will use the North Korean threat to justify boosting their alliances with the United States.
    — ZHENG JIYONG, Foreign Affairs, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of alliances
Noun
  • One owner of an EFL club, who spoke to The Athletic on the condition of anonymity to protect relationships, was more pessimistic.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • But that’s not the reality for many content creators, who are working on media production, audience retention strategies, brand partnerships and business relationships associated with their online presence.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of relationships
Noun
  • Low labor costs, a large French-speaking workforce and relatively weak unions have made Morocco an attractive outsourcing destination for international companies, particularly French firms seeking to reduce costs.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Scholarships on the site appear to be funded largely by an array of private groups, including foundations, associations, fraternities, unions and other organizations.
    — Todd Wallack, Washington Post, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of unions
Noun
  • The Grammy and Oscar-winning musician is known for some extraordinary associations and collaborations.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026
  • In addition, some toothpaste makers like Colgate, Tom's of Maine, Arm & Hammer, and OxiClean have entered into collaborations with private recycling business TerraCycle to offer free take-back programs.
    — Anne Makovec, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
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