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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
Sean Gregory, Time, 9 June 2026
The Padres led the major leagues with 48 sacrifice bunts in 2025 and were second with 28 sacrifice bunts in ‘24.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
Other professional sports leagues have grown faster.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
The Maine East and Wabash Valley College alum was selected by the Milwaukee Brewers in the second round of the MLB draft in 2019 and has toiled in the minor leagues with the Brewers, Texas Rangers, Colorado Rockies and the Dodgers.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
In exchange, a portion of the money collected through the leagues goes to the recreation and athletic programs of Soccer KC’s partner schools.
—Zuri Primos
june 8, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
There have been attempts to start up professional softball leagues before.
—Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
The best starting staff in the major leagues was at a crossroads just a month ago with Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow ailing, while Roki Sasaki was struggling.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
He's spent five seasons in the minor leagues after being acquired by the Dodgers in August 2022 from the Toronto Blue Jays.
—CBS News, 7 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.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 6 Nov. 2025
Noun
Michele Kang, a billionaire entrepreneur, has made consistent bets on the growth of women’s sports—investments that should pay off given rising viewership, attendance, and valuations for teams and leagues.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 9 June 2026
The Padres led the major leagues with 48 sacrifice bunts in 2025 and were second with 28 sacrifice bunts in ‘24.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
Other professional sports leagues have grown faster.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
The Maine East and Wabash Valley College alum was selected by the Milwaukee Brewers in the second round of the MLB draft in 2019 and has toiled in the minor leagues with the Brewers, Texas Rangers, Colorado Rockies and the Dodgers.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
In exchange, a portion of the money collected through the leagues goes to the recreation and athletic programs of Soccer KC’s partner schools.
—Zuri Primos
june 8, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
There have been attempts to start up professional softball leagues before.
—Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
The best starting staff in the major leagues was at a crossroads just a month ago with Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow ailing, while Roki Sasaki was struggling.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 8 June 2026
He's spent five seasons in the minor leagues after being acquired by the Dodgers in August 2022 from the Toronto Blue Jays.
—CBS News, 7 June 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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The United States is hosting the World Cup for the first time in more than 30 years, and organizations and businesses in Metro Detroit are making sure sports fans have a place to watch the competition.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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When benefits aren't visibly embedded into workplace norms, organizations risk low utilization and, over time, higher employee burnout.—
Dilan Gomih,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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The coalitions’ members are already doing many of the things outlined in Abbott’s letter, such as using advanced cooling technologies, working closely with communities and paying for power and energy infrastructure costs, Diorio said.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
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In diverse Los Angeles, mayors are elected by building coalitions, ethnically and geographically.—
Michael R. Blood,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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One of the real forefronts in the field right now is figuring out how to solve the delivery problem for all these other tissue types.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
11 June 2026
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Though diamond art kits have been popular for the past several years, sales are up 28% on Michaels' platform, indicating that these types of crafts are still generating new interest.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 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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The next time your computer powers up instantly, your paycheck arrives electronically, your team collaborates across time zones or your work helps another person solve a problem, pause for a moment.—
ByBryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
1 June 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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Brennan explained that explorations of society’s associations with mental health, both broadly in the aftermath of World War II and specifically Gein’s own struggles with schizophrenia, were key when penning the script.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
10 June 2026
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The letter was signed by representatives of four employee groups, including associations representing office, public works, supervisory, professional, managerial and confidential employees.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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Advancing into the knockout rounds brings additional prize money, more broadcast exposure, more sponsor visibility and a longer commercial runway for federations and players.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Gang federations such as the G9, for example, has blockaded access to ports and restricted access to gasoline and diesel supplies, while other groups, including the 5 Segonn gang, have periodically blocked access to the private Port Lafito.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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Complimentary sun loungers at La Môme Riviera, daily breakfast, welcome bottle of Champagne on ice, access to Surrenne spa and daily shuttle to Monaco are also part of all room categories.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Local residents competed in a variety of whimsical categories, with winners walking away with bouquets and bragging rights.—
La Jolla Light,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Leagues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leagues. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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