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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
Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 3 Feb. 2026
His 116 so far this season are more than any other under-23 centre-back in Europe’s top five leagues.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
That’s the most of any of the nation’s professional sports leagues.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The leagues and federations that sell broadcasting rights are struggling to convince people that online piracy is bad.
—Olivia Solon, Bloomberg, 27 Jan. 2026
That’s similar to the baseline Authorized Gaming Operator (AGO) status that MLS and other leagues set up for sports betting partners over the past decade, according to Chris Schlosser, the league’s SVP of emerging ventures.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 26 Jan. 2026
This is the final full week of the regular season in Orange County boys basketball leagues.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
The best way to think about this is that dynasty leagues are extremely close to a real NFL format.
—Steve Bradshaw, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
These wins don’t come from leagues voluntarily deciding to do better, but athletes who understand their value and refuse to accept anything less.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 25 Jan. 2026
Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Noun
The 49-year-old Cancel had an impressive playing career, playing 20 professional seasons, mostly in the minor leagues, from 1994-2014.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 3 Feb. 2026
His 116 so far this season are more than any other under-23 centre-back in Europe’s top five leagues.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
That’s the most of any of the nation’s professional sports leagues.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The leagues and federations that sell broadcasting rights are struggling to convince people that online piracy is bad.
—Olivia Solon, Bloomberg, 27 Jan. 2026
That’s similar to the baseline Authorized Gaming Operator (AGO) status that MLS and other leagues set up for sports betting partners over the past decade, according to Chris Schlosser, the league’s SVP of emerging ventures.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 26 Jan. 2026
This is the final full week of the regular season in Orange County boys basketball leagues.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
The best way to think about this is that dynasty leagues are extremely close to a real NFL format.
—Steve Bradshaw, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
These wins don’t come from leagues voluntarily deciding to do better, but athletes who understand their value and refuse to accept anything less.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 25 Jan. 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
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Summers is a former treasury secretary and Harvard University president who has been ostracized from a number of organizations after Epstein files made public earlier showed his close relationship with Epstein.—
MEG KINNARD THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Many colleges host online platforms, including Handshake, that allow organizations to post jobs targeting new college graduates.—
Micki Meyer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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With trust, members can bargain in smaller coalitions—and, with hard work, engage in durable policy-making.—
Hayleigh Colombo,
IndyStar,
4 Feb. 2026
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No country has boycotted a World Cup since World War II, though Olympic boycotts have been more frequent with coalitions of as many as five dozen countries refusing to take part in the Summer Games four times between 1956 and 1984.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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The company believes that directional borehole disposal could provide robust and deep isolation for many types of radioactive waste, provide flexibility in repository siting, as well as allow for modular implementation adaptable to specific waste management programs and inventories.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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This recipe combines ground beef and veggies, chewy tortillas, rich enchilada sauce, and two types of gooey cheese.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
5 Feb. 2026
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If the weather cooperates, the rail yard will be open until March.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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Your wider social sphere benefits as passionate Mars cooperates with dreamy Neptune in your sign, supporting gentle teamwork that honors your sensitive nature and your need for a calm pace.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Jan. 2026
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The concierge collaborates with local artists and curators to create tailored experiences like private gallery or museum tours, studio visits, and neighborhood walks designed to reflect each guest’s interests.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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Olsen often collaborates with stylist Elizabeth Stewart.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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However, major medical associations have condemned these practices, noting they are not supported by evidence and contribute to discrimination and stigma.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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But university associations and states revolted, arguing the move violated Congress’ directions and the NIH’s own policies.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
4 Feb. 2026
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If national soccer federations feel trapped between a rock and the World Cup, however, there’s nothing to keep fans from voting with their wallets and electing to stay home.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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The leagues and federations that sell broadcasting rights are struggling to convince people that online piracy is bad.—
Olivia Solon,
Bloomberg,
27 Jan. 2026
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Maye, meanwhile, emerged as one of the NFL’s premier QBs in his second season, leading the league in completion percentage, yards per attempt, passer rating, QBR and a slew of other categories.—
Zack Cox,
Hartford Courant,
4 Feb. 2026
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The majority of extremely low-income renters in Oklahoma are working, disabled or elderly, with those three categories making up 83% of extremely low-income renters.—
Jake Ramsey,
Oklahoma Watch,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Leagues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leagues. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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