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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
Ian King, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Expansion teams across sports leagues almost always struggle out of the gate, but Foley had other ideas.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 2 June 2026
In his role at Paradigm Sports Group, Dexter advised leagues, teams, athletes, and entertainment properties on media rights, content development, and franchise expansion.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 1 June 2026
The Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961 grants professional sports leagues, including the NFL, a limited antitrust exemption that allows teams to pool their television rights and sell them collectively as a league package rather than having each team negotiate its own broadcasting contracts.
—Armando Salguero, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
For years, women’s soccer leagues have wrestled with how to capitalize on spikes in global soccer attention.
—Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
This fall, the Argonauts two drop two leagues in the Orange County Football Conference to the Omicron League.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 1 June 2026
Kendall George, an outfield prospect for the Los Angeles Dodgers and one of the fastest players in the minor leagues, injured his left knee on Monday night trying to avoid the bat dog for the Double-A Tulsa Drillers, league sources told The Athletic.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 27 May 2026
The two volleyball leagues have vastly different models.
—Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 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.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 6 Nov. 2025
Noun
That may deter some investors, particularly American owners, whose professional sports leagues do not feature the jeopardy of relegation.
—Ian King, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Expansion teams across sports leagues almost always struggle out of the gate, but Foley had other ideas.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 2 June 2026
In his role at Paradigm Sports Group, Dexter advised leagues, teams, athletes, and entertainment properties on media rights, content development, and franchise expansion.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 1 June 2026
The Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961 grants professional sports leagues, including the NFL, a limited antitrust exemption that allows teams to pool their television rights and sell them collectively as a league package rather than having each team negotiate its own broadcasting contracts.
—Armando Salguero, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
For years, women’s soccer leagues have wrestled with how to capitalize on spikes in global soccer attention.
—Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
This fall, the Argonauts two drop two leagues in the Orange County Football Conference to the Omicron League.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 1 June 2026
Kendall George, an outfield prospect for the Los Angeles Dodgers and one of the fastest players in the minor leagues, injured his left knee on Monday night trying to avoid the bat dog for the Double-A Tulsa Drillers, league sources told The Athletic.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 27 May 2026
The two volleyball leagues have vastly different models.
—Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
Verb
The world watched athletes kneel, teams protest and leagues pause.
—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.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leagues
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After the claims were not submitted because one of the behavioral health organizations' accreditation was invalid, the two allegedly conspired with another individual to submit claims.—
Luke Barr,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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While some organizations may prefer to wait and see how AI Search evolves, others are already exploring ways to improve their visibility within these platforms.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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In the South, coalitions are securing legally-binding Community Benefits Agreements to ensure that the green energy transition includes union contracts and local hiring.—
Sarita Gupta,
Time,
2 June 2026
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Paloma Valencia, a candidate for the conservative Centro Democrático party who was a protégé of right-wing former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe and pitched herself as a centrist who could build coalitions, was forecast as a candidate who could advance to the second round.—
Raquel Coronell Uribe,
NBC news,
1 June 2026
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It’s also sold directly to consumers, via the company website or at Walmart, in four different kits tailored for first-time exams, menopause and different body types.—
Wendy Naugle,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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Credit counselors can assist with budgeting, creating a debt management plan and certain types of creditor negotiations.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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When the weather cooperates, the courtyard becomes one of downtown's most appealing outdoor drinking spots.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
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Create a space that meets your emotional needs as the sun cooperates with Neptune.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
24 May 2026
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Sridharan, for example, usually collaborates with AI to work through issues, but her experience using it in technical tests usually entails using it as a replacement for hands-on coding.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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For this experience, the winery’s culinary team collaborates closely with winemakers, creating dishes inspired directly by individual wines.—
Yuri Shima,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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The march was organized by the Confederation of Chilean Students and supported by other organizations, including the Teachers’ Union, secondary school student associations, and feminist groups.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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Kenjura said neighborhood homeowners’ associations can adopt rules to limit the use of electric mobility devices, but only if the HOA owns and maintains the streets and sidewalks.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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The four Grand Slams are organized by their respective national tennis federations.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
23 May 2026
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On gender eligibility, Gasol emphasizes that recent policy shifts reflect evolving science and extensive consultation with athletes and international federations.—
Tim Genske,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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The rooms The room count has dropped from 121 to 112 following the extensive renovations, resulting in more spacious offerings across 12 categories.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Convenience is one of the few categories shoppers will still pay a premium for, with pre-cut vegetables, meal kits and ready-to-cook options gaining ground as busy households trade time for ease.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Leagues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leagues. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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