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
National soccer federations are also being affected.
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Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
The government set a goal to increase it to 40 percent and undertook a bevy of projects with the national Olympic committee, sports world federations, and sports clubs under the auspices of the Ministry of Sport.
—Blythe Lawrence, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The federations said that the ultra-fast-fashion groups break a number of laws in Europe, including avoiding taxes and cheating on custom duties, as well as violating intellectual property rights.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
Governments and national federations will play a vital role.
—Sportico Sponsored Content, Sportico.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Jewish federations aren’t in the habit of donating to Palestinians, especially in wartime, and blowback from some givers and critics was inevitable.
—Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2025
Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
The government set a goal to increase it to 40 percent and undertook a bevy of projects with the national Olympic committee, sports world federations, and sports clubs under the auspices of the Ministry of Sport.
—Blythe Lawrence, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The federations said that the ultra-fast-fashion groups break a number of laws in Europe, including avoiding taxes and cheating on custom duties, as well as violating intellectual property rights.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2025
Governments and national federations will play a vital role.
—Sportico Sponsored Content, Sportico.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Jewish federations aren’t in the habit of donating to Palestinians, especially in wartime, and blowback from some givers and critics was inevitable.
—Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for federations
Noun
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With the help of industry unions, Schiff and Friedman are attempting to pull together bipartisan coalitions within their respective chambers to pen bills proposing such an incentive.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Sep. 2025
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The party that believes in redemption, second chances, and big coalitions.—
Marie Alvarado Gil,
Oc Register,
29 Sep. 2025
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Rehana’s experience is one of more than 250 recorded as part of a new report publishing this week, shared exclusively with CNN, providing a window into the everyday lives of girls worldwide who married or entered unions as children – some as young as 12 years old.—
Carlotta Dotto,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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The cries to even the playing field, from both the players and the unions, are unlikely to cease between now and the expiration of the CBA.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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The website can be a place where Judeo-Christian leaders and groups can share information and form closer alliances in the fight against Islamic fundamentalism.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Under an imperial decree, her captors become unlikely allies, guiding Jewish refugees through ambushes, shifting alliances and treacherous waters, while Sara confronts leadership, loyalty and love at a high cost.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
29 Sep. 2025
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Outside of deep leagues, Buffalo’s receivers will be on most benches.—
Jess Bryant,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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The new professional flag football leagues are also viewed as an opportunity to attract new demographics to the sport, including younger fans, families, and women.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Federations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/federations. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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