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
On March 1 of this year, the Qatari soccer federation postponed all matches during the ongoing war between Israel and Iran while other sporting events in the region were also affected.
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Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 13 June 2026
Israel did not qualify for the World Cup and hasn’t since 1970 — due, in part, to geopolitics that pushed its soccer federation to compete in the talented European body, not in Asia.
—Jacob Gurvis, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 2026
The approach of the Mexican federation has evolved over the years.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 11 June 2026
In 2024, entrepreneur and Washington Spirit owner Michele Kang announced a $30 million investment into girls’ and women’s soccer programs through U.S. Soccer — the largest donation in the federation’s history.
—Ruslan Bashirov, Fortune, 31 May 2026
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Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 13 June 2026
Israel did not qualify for the World Cup and hasn’t since 1970 — due, in part, to geopolitics that pushed its soccer federation to compete in the talented European body, not in Asia.
—Jacob Gurvis, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 2026
The approach of the Mexican federation has evolved over the years.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 11 June 2026
In 2024, entrepreneur and Washington Spirit owner Michele Kang announced a $30 million investment into girls’ and women’s soccer programs through U.S. Soccer — the largest donation in the federation’s history.
—Ruslan Bashirov, Fortune, 31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for federation
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The coalition, including the Motion Picture Association and the Hollywood unions, is pushing for a carve-out that would exempt film credits from the new limitation.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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Kemp said the union was told that the carriage owner has suspended the driver indefinitely and plans to retire the horse involved in the accident.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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And the citizenship question, the birthright-citizenship question, is part of that effort to federalize power such that a confederacy, a secession or anything like it, could never happen again.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
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Speakers said the spot was once the temple of the confederacy and became holy ground of the civil rights movement.—
Kim Chandler,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
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Under Obama, the US was part of an international coalition that reached an agreement with Iran to limit its nuclear program.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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The United Kingdom is working with France to build a coalition of nations to help with the demining of the Strait of Hormuz once a peace deal is reached.—
Franco Ordoñez,
NPR,
14 June 2026
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In those circumstances, Gulf countries will look to diversify their strategic alliances as much as their pipeline networks.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
16 June 2026
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More action means more to unpack, like incestuous bloodlines, secret plots that have been years in the making, the rapidly shifting alliances, and how to tell all the silver-haired Targaryens apart.—
Nic Juarez,
Vulture,
15 June 2026
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Many players play in the European leagues or the Champions League.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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He was suspended multiple times during his career for infractions including violating the league's substance abuse and personal conduct policy.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Greenland operates under Danish self rule, while Nunavut remains a territory within the Canadian confederation.—
Barry Scott Zellen,
Hartford Courant,
12 June 2026
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Chosen from all six confederations and across 50 FIFA member associations, the 170-strong refereeing contingent – featuring six women – is the largest roster of officials in tournament history.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2026
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“Federation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/federation. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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