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
Infantino’s ideas and antics have frequently drawn resistance from some European federations and even the continent’s confederation, UEFA.
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Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Representatives from each of the 211 federations in soccer’s governing body were expected to attend the event that begins Thursday.
—ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026
The launch is part of Levi’s broader global partnership with four of soccer’s most iconic national federations—Mexico, USA, England and France.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 24 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
Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Representatives from each of the 211 federations in soccer’s governing body were expected to attend the event that begins Thursday.
—ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026
The launch is part of Levi’s broader global partnership with four of soccer’s most iconic national federations—Mexico, USA, England and France.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 24 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for federations
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Governing coalitions are essential here, given Wales' proportional voting system.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
6 May 2026
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Campaigns have also sought to highlight the breadth of their support, particularly as candidates work to build coalitions that extend beyond traditional political bases.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
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That job involves forming unions from the ground up, as well as contract talks that have taken him to Canada, Mexico, Brazil and Europe.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Park is seeking her second term with the benefit of incumbency and the backing of two powerful unions, the Los Angeles Police Protective League and the United Firefighters of Los Angeles City.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Global middle powers moved to strengthen their alliances in a bid to shield their economies from US unreliability and Chinese aggression.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
6 May 2026
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Set within the shadowy world of female poker grifters and featuring original song, the movie follows a once-loyal sisterhood as shifting alliances—and a triple-con—fracture the bond that once held them together.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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Pro leagues, including the NBA, have worked with sports betting companies to generate new streams of revenue.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Senga’s $75 million, five-year contract, which runs through the 2027 season, specifies the pitcher cannot be assigned to the minor leagues without his consent.—
Ronald Blum,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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This year, for the first time, all six confederations crowned a women’s continental club champion and competed in the inaugural Women’s Champions Cup.—
Michelle Kaufman
April 27,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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Concacaf is one of FIFA’s six continental confederations, covering soccer teams from Canada up north to Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana in the south.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Federations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/federations. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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