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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
Harry Enten, CNN Money, 7 June 2025
He’s tied for third in the league among blueliners in points (11) and assists (eight) while being tied for fourth in goals (three) while averaging just shy of 24 minutes of ice time per game.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 June 2025
Ana Osorno, Them, 15 Jan. 2025
His command and contact management performance have regressed to league average or even worse.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Noun
In fact, there hasn’t been an NBA Finals’ with two teams in the bottom 10 in the league in terms of worth since at least the early 1990s.
—Harry Enten, CNN Money, 7 June 2025
He’s tied for third in the league among blueliners in points (11) and assists (eight) while being tied for fourth in goals (three) while averaging just shy of 24 minutes of ice time per game.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 June 2025
Verb
In huge news for girls, gays, and especially gay girls who love basketball, there’s a new hoops league in town, and a full 50% of the players are LGBTQ+.
—Ana Osorno, Them, 15 Jan. 2025
His command and contact management performance have regressed to league average or even worse.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for league
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In honor of the organization’s 40th anniversary, President and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis spoke about GLAAD’s achievements, impact and future.—
Matt Alderton,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
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The Gaza Humanitarian Fund, the American organization, has given out, so far, like nearly 8 million meals to the people of Gaza through these aid distribution.—
Steve Inskeep,
NPR,
4 June 2025
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The coalition’s premise is that homes built on smaller lots will be less expensive than a traditional single-family home on a large lot.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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The other suit was filed by a coalition of 21 Democratic attorneys general.—
Mark Sherman,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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South Korean officials said that North Korea was also cooperating with Russia to build drones for both nations.—
Choe Sang-Hun,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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The district is fully cooperating with the West Memphis Police Department and will actively support efforts to prosecute those responsible to the fullest extent of the law.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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To avoid having big chunks of empty seats, FIFA dropped prices and collaborated with Miami Dade College to offer up to four complementary tickets for fans who buy a single one for $20, meaning a cost of just $4 per person to see Messi, according to an email seen by NPR.—
Rafael Nam,
NPR,
13 June 2025
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In that spirit, French fashion house Celine collaborated with the Pompidou to offer four days of free admission to the exhibition: on Friday, the opening day, July 3, Aug. 28 and the final day, Sept. 22.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
13 June 2025
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McCann covered what’s in the agreement, including billions in backpay to previous college athletes, as well as the institution of a new system for paying players.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
10 June 2025
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The question is whether institutions will take it—before the public demands it from them.—
Matthew Scogin,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
Noun
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However, Gac insisted that many of the performer’s lyrics are steeped in skepticism toward political leaders, union bosses, and employers.—
John Scott Lewinski,
The Washington Examiner,
13 June 2025
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The teachers union and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, who used to be an organizer and legislative liaison for the union, are quick to shut down discussion of downsizing.—
Jennifer Smith Richards,
ProPublica,
13 June 2025
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Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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The move marks the first time a major Hollywood studio has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit of this kind.—
Regina Cho,
VIBE.com,
11 June 2025
Verb
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The One, Big, Beautiful Bill directly undermines some of the actions Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency have taken since the two united.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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The shapes differ from column to column, but unite to form a cohesive visual whole.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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“League.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/league. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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