FEDERATING Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

federating

verb

present participle of federate

as in cooperating

to form or enter into an association that furthers the interests of its members in the years following World War II, the U.S. and the nations of western Europe made the decision to federate as the North Atlantic Treaty Organization

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Recent Examples of federating Plus, there’s a social and federating function at play. — Colton Valentine, New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2026 Diverse capabilities federating while preserving local identity. — Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025

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Moskowitz, a centrist known for cooperating with Republicans, and Larkin, a democratic socialist, are far apart on many issues.

— Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026
Both the ordinance and the act largely prohibit law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration agents, and from stopping, arresting, searching, detaining or continuing to detain a person solely due to immigration status.

— Chris Tye, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

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The push westward On May 10, 1869, the Central Pacific and Union Pacific Railroads met in Promontory, Utah – uniting their two tracks and making the transcontinental railroad whole.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
The Knicks winning the NBA championship after 53 years sparked wild celebrations in New York, inspiring collective joy and uniting diverse communities across all five boroughs.

— Kian Bakhtiari, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

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Sherman-Palladino and Graham are also collaborating on a book about the making of Gilmore Girls, which is due for publication in fall 2027.

— Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2026
And to be collaborating with the brilliantly talented Molly Manners is a dream come true.

— Peter White, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026

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This week, Musk once again dominated trending topics—from warning short sellers to addressing speculation over merging his companies, every issue has been a top concern for investors.

— , CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026
The Soviet Union created the CPUSA to advance its geopolitical interests by merging multiple communist groups in the 1920s, as noted by scholars and the party’s website.

— Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 3 Aug. 2026

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