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as in organizations
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 coalitions
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 types
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 cooperates
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 collaborates
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 leagues
Cbs News Atlanta Staff, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
With the deal, the Pac-12 becomes one of just a handful of leagues to openly commercialize its gambling data.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 17 Mar. 2026
That was before waves of realignment began roughly two decades ago, gradually leading to sprawling leagues.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
On Monday, they were sent to the minor leagues.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
Even more on a young man who carries the name of one of the organization’s greatest players and is the brother of one of the fastest risers ever in the minor leagues.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
Pablo Reyes, a glove-first utility man who has played parts of seven seasons in the major leagues, drove in two runs with a single in the second inning and another run with a single in the fourth.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Sports Acquisition Capital, a venture capital and private equity firm headquartered in Seattle, published a list of average ticket prices for the 2024 and ’25 seasons for MLB, the NFL, NBA and NHL and each team in those leagues.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026
In baseball, high school players come out and get drafted but start their careers in the minor leagues.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Noun
And with soccer already deeply embedded in the community — from youth leagues to Atlanta United watch parties — officials believe Decatur is ready for the world stage.
—Cbs News Atlanta Staff, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
With the deal, the Pac-12 becomes one of just a handful of leagues to openly commercialize its gambling data.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 17 Mar. 2026
That was before waves of realignment began roughly two decades ago, gradually leading to sprawling leagues.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
On Monday, they were sent to the minor leagues.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 16 Mar. 2026
Even more on a young man who carries the name of one of the organization’s greatest players and is the brother of one of the fastest risers ever in the minor leagues.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
Pablo Reyes, a glove-first utility man who has played parts of seven seasons in the major leagues, drove in two runs with a single in the second inning and another run with a single in the fourth.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
Sports Acquisition Capital, a venture capital and private equity firm headquartered in Seattle, published a list of average ticket prices for the 2024 and ’25 seasons for MLB, the NFL, NBA and NHL and each team in those leagues.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026
In baseball, high school players come out and get drafted but start their careers in the minor leagues.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
The world watched athletes kneel, teams protest and leagues pause.
—Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leagues
Noun
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Israel’s overt objectives included not only the removal of Palestinian organizations from Lebanon but also the installment of an Israeli-friendly government that would conclude a peace deal.—
Asher Kaufman,
The Conversation,
20 Mar. 2026
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The two organizations recognized the compound could fight tumors caused by a rare genetic disorder, so Pfizer licensed it to a new spin-off, SpringWorks Therapeutics.—
Annette Bakker,
Fortune,
19 Mar. 2026
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Child care providers and employees applied to be part of the wage pilot and were then selected by regional coalitions based on a number of factors that also varied by region.—
Beki San Martin,
Freep.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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Across the country, women are building bipartisan coalitions and filing litigation to challenge unlawful barriers.—
Celina Stewart,
Time,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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If Kidman’s character is tough, so were investigator types played by Sarah Lancashire (Happy Valley), Brenda Blethyn (Vera), Amy Adams (Sharp Objects), and Toni Collette (Unbelievable).—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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Alongside the wildflower meadow, the kitchen garden is home to more than 90 types of vegetables and 70 herbs, while the orchard is devoted to unusual British fruit species.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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If the weather cooperates next winter, the bulbs can perform well again.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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Closure finally feels possible as Luna in your pensive 12th house cooperates with tender Chiron in your 8th House of Delicate Topics.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In this deeply intimate and haunting documentary, Alan Berliner posthumously collaborates with his friend and colleague, experimental New York City filmmaker Benita Raphan, who died by suicide during the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Guilford Police Department regularly collaborates with affiliated agencies in conducting these complex investigations.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Broader cultural implications Meanwhile, the negative associations also impact how people feel about San Francisco more broadly.—
Chloe Veltman,
NPR,
18 Mar. 2026
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El Concilio, a coalition of Mexican American neighborhood associations rooted in Austin, is proposing that the street César Chavez, named a few months after Chavez’s death, be reversed to its original name First Street.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Iran’s participation in the World Cup has become uncertain, with Iranian representatives missing last week from a World Cup planning meeting in Atlanta involving all competing federations.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Those federations will decide how to distribute them to their most loyal fans who attended previous games.—
Graham Dunbar,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Kohl's is making moves to boost sales Consumers are being buffeted by high prices in all categories of spending, and the company has to address that.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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The Netflix limited series about a teenage boy arrested on suspicion of murdering a female classmate won five categories, including Best Single Drama or Mini-Series.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Leagues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leagues. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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