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litigations

noun

plural of litigation
as in lawsuits

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for litigations
  1. lawsuits
  2. proceedings
  3. actions
  4. suits
Noun
  • The Cook County State’s Attorney, which represents county officials in such lawsuits, sought an extension in court Thursday and intends to file a motion to dismiss.
    — A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The arch faces lawsuits from veterans and preservationists arguing that Congress must sign off.
    — Seung Min Kim, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of lawsuits
Noun
  • But immigration attorneys say release may simply mean continuing court proceedings outside detention before deportation.
    — Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Member states have submitted approximately 1,000 requests for bilateral meetings, while about 168 events are scheduled alongside the official proceedings.
    — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of proceedings
Noun
  • The lawmakers ask whether officials are monitoring firms’ actions and weighing direct refunds, like tax relief.
    — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Other actions have triggered further suspicions, including that, like CBS News, changes would be afoot for CNN, including appointing Weiss to oversee that network as well.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of actions
Noun
  • Wilson’s social media posts in July 2024 are at the center of both suits.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Diana would call them the 'men in gray suits' – people working for the royal family in particular.
    — Mark Phillips, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of suits
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“Litigations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/litigations. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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