federations

noun

plural of federation
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 Rather, it was based on joint research by eight major trade union federations examining the actual living expenses of 422 workers from 28 factories in Phnom Penh, Kandal and Kampong Speu provinces. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026 The 211 national federations were offered $20 million each to approve the creation of the FIFA Forward Enterprise subsidiary. — ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026 And while these residents may have varying opinions on the legislation, the 43 federations, councils and other organizations that make up Jewish California have thrown their support behind it. — Sharon Udasin, Sun Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026 As tennis has grown and the four Grand Slams — and their respective national tennis federations — have grown more powerful with it, that favoritism has evolved into something far less wild and far more predictable. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026 The national federations of Argentina, Mexico and Qatar are among those to express public support for his continued leadership. — Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026 Regional football federations in both Asia and North America also came out in opposition. — Ned Temko, Christian Science Monitor, 6 Aug. 2026 The national federations of Serbia, Sweden and Wales on Monday withdrew their support for Infantino and England’s FA is expected to do the ‌same. — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for federations
  1. coalitions
  2. unions
  3. alliances
  4. leagues
  5. confederations
Noun
  • Similarly to De Soto, residents in Emporia, El Dorado, Ottawa, Osawatomie and Edgerton have formed their own coalitions and circulated petitions to ban data centers in their respective communities.
    — Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Both parties emerged from the progressive era as messy coalitions of diverse constituencies and interests, not uniform ideologies.
    — Isaac Arnsdorf, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of coalitions
Noun
  • Student and teacher unions have called for another round of nationwide school strikes next Tuesday.
    — Makini Brice, Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Others have also voiced concerns, including several other unions that support the flight attendants union n court filings.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of unions
Noun
  • Over the six episodes, alliances shift, egos clash, and pressure builds as the group shrinks.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
  • After Washington rebuffed calls to strike Houthi rebels, Saudi Arabia is pursuing new maritime and defense alliances.
    — Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of alliances
Noun
  • Palm City Polo Club provides polo lessons and hosts leagues for people with different experience levels, Casey said.
    — Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026
  • However, restrictions have begun to loosen over the last decade, and some players have been allowed to compete abroad or join lucrative leagues.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of leagues
Noun
  • Major European and other confederations accuse Infantino of deception, undermining integrity.
    — Simon Chadwick, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The fallout from that controversial attempt has divided the soccer landscape, with continental confederations and individual national associations all split on whether a change in FIFA leadership is needed.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of confederations

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“Federations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/federations. Accessed 12 Oct. 2026.

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