LEAGUES Synonyms: 171 Similar and Opposite Words

leagues 1 of 2

noun

plural of league

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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leagues

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of league

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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of leagues

Noun

Suarez has reached exciting heights since his summer move to Portugal, enjoying a newfound consistency that leaves him trailing only Harry Kane in the goalscoring charts across Europe’s top eight leagues. —

Thom Harris, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026 There's been a lot of thinking to do given the new Giants manager's frustrating 3-8 start in his jump from college coach to the major leagues. —

CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026 Altenar claims that Sportradar and Genius enjoy a duopoly over live sports data of pro leagues. —

Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 Apr. 2026 Adam, who generally works the eighth inning, was tied for the team lead with 65 appearances and was second in the major leagues with 30 holds when he got injured last season. —

Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026 After years of testing in the minor leagues and spring training, baseball’s new Automated Ball-Strike challenge system has finally arrived in the majors. —

Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026 Eaton’s brief stint as a player with the Angels came in 2021 as Adell was trying to break into the major leagues but was struggling to make an impact both offensively and defensively. —

Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 5 Apr. 2026 None of the past dual winners were two-way players, thus how does Shohei Ohtani, who has won MVPs in both leagues, win the Cy Young and MVP? —

Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026 The Jets currently hold the longest active playoff drought in the NFL and across all major North American professional sports leagues, having missed the postseason for 15 consecutive seasons (2011–2025). —

Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 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

Noun

The event will also include a kids’ area, as well as local artisans and community organizations.

— Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
From ballpark enhancements and fan experience to large-scale real estate developments like Mission Rock, the panel will examine how long-term, flexible capital is helping organizations build enduring value while maintaining operational control.

— Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 9 Apr. 2026