as in coalitions
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 federations
Panini currently holds licenses for those four federations, continuing the ongoing trend of Fanatics winning licenses, which diminishes Panini’s portfolio.
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Larry Holder, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
The six national soccer federations, also including Bosnia-Herzegovina, Czech Republic and Sweden, now get allocations from FIFA of several thousand tickets for each of their World Cup games.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
The new policy is expected to supersede existing policies established in some international sports federations, including in track and field, boxing, and swimming.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 27 Mar. 2026
The new collection features official away jerseys for 25 partner federations—each boasts a Trefoil on the chest and leans heavily into nostalgic ’90s design.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
In markets such as Malaysia, Turkey, and Thailand, partners include federations working closely with grassroots communities, while in emerging regions like Indonesia and Mongolia, partners are being supported through structured development to represent their nations on a global stage.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026
Those costs can be a burden, as salaries for women in soccer have historically not been high, though some teams and federations may offer some form of sponsorship for those seeking licenses.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
Genius Sports, which is also in the business of enhancing the sports viewing experience, boasts data deals with over 400 sports leagues and federations worldwide, including the NBA.
—Nick Watt, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
Official rosters for the qualified teams will not be finalized until closer to the 2028 Olympics, and will be selected by each respective National Olympic Committee upon recommendation from national federations and each team's selection process.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
Larry Holder, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
The six national soccer federations, also including Bosnia-Herzegovina, Czech Republic and Sweden, now get allocations from FIFA of several thousand tickets for each of their World Cup games.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
The new policy is expected to supersede existing policies established in some international sports federations, including in track and field, boxing, and swimming.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 27 Mar. 2026
The new collection features official away jerseys for 25 partner federations—each boasts a Trefoil on the chest and leans heavily into nostalgic ’90s design.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
In markets such as Malaysia, Turkey, and Thailand, partners include federations working closely with grassroots communities, while in emerging regions like Indonesia and Mongolia, partners are being supported through structured development to represent their nations on a global stage.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026
Those costs can be a burden, as salaries for women in soccer have historically not been high, though some teams and federations may offer some form of sponsorship for those seeking licenses.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
Genius Sports, which is also in the business of enhancing the sports viewing experience, boasts data deals with over 400 sports leagues and federations worldwide, including the NBA.
—Nick Watt, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
Official rosters for the qualified teams will not be finalized until closer to the 2028 Olympics, and will be selected by each respective National Olympic Committee upon recommendation from national federations and each team's selection process.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for federations
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Ellison’s team is hoping to have the deal closed by the end of September, while coalitions are forming in the industry to mount an opposition front.—
Erik Hayden,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, Muslim groups like Council on American-Islamic Relations and national interfaith coalitions such as Shoulder to Shoulder Campaign have worked with Christians to challenge these portrayals and promote more nuanced understandings of Islam.—
Anna Piela,
The Conversation,
13 Apr. 2026
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After withdrawing their endorsement of Swalwell, the California Teacher’s Association put its support behind Steyer, a sure blow to Porter, who has also sought to win the support of unions.—
Douglas Schoen,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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The groups, including DRUM Beats NYC, Jews For Racial & Economic Justice and unions CIR-SEIU, Teamsters Local 804 and United Auto Workers, were fundamental to Mamdani’s successful mayoral campaign.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Trump’s approach to foreign policy — characterized by skepticism toward alliances, withdrawal from multilateral agreements and transactional deals — has caused anxiety and distress in Taiwan.—
Michelle Kuo,
The Dial,
14 Apr. 2026
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Competition, alliances, and egos collide as this group puts public reputations on the line, testing players’ self-reliance, problem-solving, and grit, per the logline.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
13 Apr. 2026
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As women’s sports become more popular, ticket prices are going up—which is great for the growth of the leagues, but is pricing out some fans who have been with these teams for years.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Recreation Supervisor Luke Ruter said bocce ball leagues will soon form for spring, summer and fall at Northridge Park.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
14 Apr. 2026
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There are six teams from five confederations.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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The intercontinental playoff features six teams from five different confederations (AFC, CAF, Concacaf, CONMEBOL and OFC) with two spots up for grabs.—
José Sánchez Córdova,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Federations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/federations. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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