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as in organization
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
a league of concerned parishioners who are seeking a greater voice in church affairs
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as in coalition
an association of persons, parties, or states for mutual assistance and protection
created to avert future wars, the League of Nations was a forerunner of the United Nations
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as in type
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
that falls into a different league of fiction—the popular novel
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as in to cooperate
to form or enter into an association that furthers the interests of its members
the whole block leagued together to keep a liquor store from opening in their neighborhood
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as in to collaborate
to participate or assist in a joint effort to accomplish an end
some unlikely political bedfellows leagued together to get the bill passed
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Recent Examples of league
Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 22 Feb. 2026
There’s an understanding among the leagues that given Fanatics ships around 100-million items per year, an error or defect rate of just 1% would result in hundreds of thousands of upset customers.
—A.j. Perez, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 13 Jan. 2026
Those are among the hot names league wide.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 28 Dec. 2025
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Noun
As a comparison, the league’s media partners struck new deals for last year’s 4 Nations Face-Off, Sportico reported last year, with smaller packages also sold in a handful of European markets.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 22 Feb. 2026
There’s an understanding among the leagues that given Fanatics ships around 100-million items per year, an error or defect rate of just 1% would result in hundreds of thousands of upset customers.
—A.j. Perez, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Verb
Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert missed Tuesday’s game in Milwaukee due to league suspension after accruing his sixth flagrant foul in Sunday’s win over San Antonio.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 13 Jan. 2026
Those are among the hot names league wide.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 28 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for league
Noun
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Prosecutors said county staffers raised concerns about the organization with their supervisors.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Eventually, about five years ago, several organizations came together as a collective to apply for federal and state funding for a bigger project.—
Melina Walling,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Some of the coalition’s members live in RVs that could be seized and dismantled if the city is permitted to implement the law, the group said in its complaint.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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Organizers of the protest, which was led by a broad Black Lives Matter coalition, claimed that one of the pastors is also an ICE official.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The bill compels public universities and local governments, including schools, to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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The officer attempted to detain Parnell, who allegedly did not cooperate, Thompson said.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2026
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Faison and Braff are still constantly collaborating whether that’s on a podcast or commercials, and even though she’s decamped from Los Angeles to Canada, Chalke makes a point to keep in touch.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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On the heels of a caviar giveaway for Valentine's Day and plans to roll out the Big Arch burger stateside, McDonald's and Drake — the rapper, singer and actor — are collaborating on a new late-night meal.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
20 Feb. 2026
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The current collective bargaining agreement is set to expire in December, and the biggest issue of all — the institution of a salary cap — is the one on which the two sides are furthest apart.—
J.J. Bailey,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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In 2024, Acemoglu won the Nobel Prize in economics, alongside Robinson and Simon Johnson, for demonstrating how political and economic institutions shape prosperity.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
22 Feb. 2026
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The union’s leadership council convened a call with player representatives from all 30 clubs on Tuesday evening to discuss Clark’s resignation and determine new leadership.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Hospitality union members explained that some employees at the hotels were afraid when Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents stayed in the buildings.—
Aki Nace,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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The Aspen Classic, which each June since 1983 has brought hundreds of wineries and up to 5,000 visitors to that Colorado ski town, is considered the premier event of its kind by many wine aficionados - bringing in top winemakers, superstar chefs, even Hollywood celebs.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
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The Lindner family released a statement following the death of Christopher Lindner, describing him as a loving, kind, Christ Jesus follower, husband, and father of four who had suffered from mental illness.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
20 Feb. 2026
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Europe has struggled to unite to meet the challenges of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in the last four years.—
Domi Suskova,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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The Olympics that preached harmony finally united in a single city known for love, beauty and grudges.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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