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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
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
2 July 2026
Queiroz is confident his experience can help guide a team of talented players, many of whom also play in some of the biggest pro leagues in the world.
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Pj Green,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Volo Sports, which started in Baltimore in 2011, has actually been operating recreational adult sports leagues in San Jose for the past three years.
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Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
Omaha’s growing interest in projects tied to women’s sports mirrors the broader attention being paid to leagues including NWSL, WNBA and others.
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Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
2 July 2026
Charle-Edouard D’Astous signed with Tampa Bay as a free agent last May following three seasons in multiple European leagues.
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Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Flag football’s prolific growth has strengthened the sport at every amateur level from peewees to the Olympics and led to the NFL’s $32 million commitment for men’s and women’s professional flag leagues to debut next year.
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Tim Graham,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
The new format will be familiar to fans of other sports like soccer, where some leagues feature differentiated divisions that promote and retain the best performing teams, while relegating those who don’t perform as well to lower circuits.
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Dominic Chu,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
His exploits in the Premier League are well-documented too, having 72 goals while staring for Fulham and Tottenham, the most by any American in top-flight European leagues.
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Austin Perry Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
While still leagues ahead of other wealthy individuals, Musk isn’t the only Texan with an astronomical net worth.
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Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
In other pro sports leagues, there are salary caps and maximum salaries, which are depicted as helping to promote fair play and leveling the playing field.
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Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
2 July 2026
Queiroz is confident his experience can help guide a team of talented players, many of whom also play in some of the biggest pro leagues in the world.
—
Pj Green,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Volo Sports, which started in Baltimore in 2011, has actually been operating recreational adult sports leagues in San Jose for the past three years.
—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
Omaha’s growing interest in projects tied to women’s sports mirrors the broader attention being paid to leagues including NWSL, WNBA and others.
—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
2 July 2026
Charle-Edouard D’Astous signed with Tampa Bay as a free agent last May following three seasons in multiple European leagues.
—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Flag football’s prolific growth has strengthened the sport at every amateur level from peewees to the Olympics and led to the NFL’s $32 million commitment for men’s and women’s professional flag leagues to debut next year.
—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
The new format will be familiar to fans of other sports like soccer, where some leagues feature differentiated divisions that promote and retain the best performing teams, while relegating those who don’t perform as well to lower circuits.
—
Dominic Chu,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
His exploits in the Premier League are well-documented too, having 72 goals while staring for Fulham and Tottenham, the most by any American in top-flight European leagues.
—
Austin Perry Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Verb
The world watched athletes kneel, teams protest and leagues pause.
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Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
While still leagues ahead of other wealthy individuals, Musk isn’t the only Texan with an astronomical net worth.
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Julianna Duennes Russ,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leagues
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Dias said that backers of noncitizen voting need to build a broad coalition — grassroots organizations, election officials, lawyers for the city — before taking the proposal to voters.
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The prince is the official royal patron of the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) and also the Patron of the Football Association (FA), England's governing body for soccer organizations.
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Women build communities, launch initiatives, and create coalitions on shoestring budgets while the institutional resources that would let those efforts scale remain largely inaccessible.
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Grants will fund coalitions of two or more organizations, such as healthcare providers, local health departments and organizations with experience in food assistance and distribution.
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These types of floor are easy to clean, handle moisture well, and don’t show every footprint.
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While terracotta pots and baskets lined with coconut coir have their uses, these types of containers dry out much faster and will need careful management to ensure plants don't wither away.
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As a matter of practice, the district cooperates fully with any review conducted by the Office for Civil Rights.
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Your 3rd House of Communication lights up as sensual Venus cooperates with The Great Awakener Uranus in your 1st House of Identity, giving your words charisma and courage.
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Social is a family affair—Rivera often collaborates with sister Lexi (#34) on skits and challenges.
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In 2026 the United States collaborates with Israel to kill Iran’s Ayatollah Khamenei.
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To mitigate the financial impact, players’ associations usually create a lockout fund that pays players a portion of their salary during a work stoppage.
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These non-profit associations focus on every imaginable issue and activity, and reflect the widely divergent views of our population.
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The rule change was unanimously approved by IFAB, which includes officials from FIFA and the four British soccer federations, at a special meeting ahead of the FIFA Congress.
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Phil McCartney, chief innovation, design and product officer for Nike, said the company worked with athletes, coaches and football federations to understand how uniforms affect the game.
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The four-day contest is a major event on the barbecue competition circuit, with more than $190,000 in prizes across categories like beef, exotics (like alligator, or emu, for instance), wings, and sauce.
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The report also highlighted improvements in clearance rates and an overall decrease in major crime categories, including robberies.
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“Leagues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leagues. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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