as in union
an association of persons, parties, or states for mutual assistance and protection
the new organization is a federation of existing organizations that were all dedicated to preserving Civil War battlefields
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Recent Examples of federation
The latest addition is England U19 forward Princess Ademiluyi, who joined on loan from the NWSL’s Gotham this week, pending league and federation approval.
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Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
The federation represents more than two million workers statewide and made more than $2.1 million in political donations to Assembly and Senate members last year, according to the CalMatters Digital Democracy database.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 25 Aug. 2025
After weeks of mounting pressure on Israel to address reports of a humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with longtime allies lining up to condemn the government or recognize a Palestinian state, the largest Jewish federation in the United States took a news making step.
—Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2025
The gang federation was responsible for coordinating a series of large-scale attacks early last year that included raids on Haiti’s two biggest prisons that led to the release of some 4,000 inmates.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2025
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Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
The federation represents more than two million workers statewide and made more than $2.1 million in political donations to Assembly and Senate members last year, according to the CalMatters Digital Democracy database.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 25 Aug. 2025
After weeks of mounting pressure on Israel to address reports of a humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with longtime allies lining up to condemn the government or recognize a Palestinian state, the largest Jewish federation in the United States took a news making step.
—Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2025
The gang federation was responsible for coordinating a series of large-scale attacks early last year that included raids on Haiti’s two biggest prisons that led to the release of some 4,000 inmates.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for federation
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Rodrigo’s comments align with those of SAG-AFTRA, the union representing around 160,000 actors, dancers, singers, recording artists and other media professionals.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
21 Sep. 2025
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The actress and her husband, Michael Cummings, say the secret to a lasting union under the Hollywood spotlight is surprisingly simple.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
21 Sep. 2025
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In the sixteenth century, the nomadic, reindeer-herding Sámi people of what’s now northern Sweden and Finland and the Shawnee of the Ohio Valley in North America, who lived in farming villages organized as a confederacy, didn’t necessarily have much in common.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Aug. 2025
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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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However, the move drew fire from legislators, nonprofit leaders and the Urban Council, a coalition of civil rights organizations in the Kansas City area affiliated with the Urban Summit.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
27 Sep. 2025
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The Gang Suppression Force is supposed to be overseen by a group representing the coalition of the willing, troop contributing countries.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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The project, a top Spanish content performer at the platform since its December release, illustrates how alliances between global streamers and local producers are reshaping Spanish drama economics.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
22 Sep. 2025
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The Russian aircraft ignored signals from NATO pilots during the 12-minute incursion, Estonian officials said, marking the latest test of the alliance’s response to Moscow’s threats, more than a week after Russian drones crossed into Poland.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
22 Sep. 2025
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Accelerating to 2026 Accelerating media talks may be tricky in the early part of 2026 from a regulatory perspective, as ESPN has a pending deal with the NFL that would see the league acquire a 10% stake in the network.—
Alex Sherman,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 2025
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The team will bring three minor-league pitchers — Daniel Harper, Tommy McCollum and Andrew Walling — to Citizens Bank Park to throw to Turner this week.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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His already held the confederation’s qualifying scoring record, with his Thursday brace taking his overall tally to 34.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Italy’s largest industry confederation, Confindustria, insisted that amid difficult times, geographical diversification is key.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
24 Aug. 2025
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“Federation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/federation. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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