1
as in treaty
a formal agreement between two or more nations or peoples
a pact between the two small nations to defend one another in case of attack
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as in agreement
an arrangement about action to be taken
they made a pact to meet every week at the same time
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Recent Examples of pact
Meanwhile, Israeli officials appeared skeptical the pact will hold.
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Joey Garrison, USA Today, 19 June 2026
Under the new pact, Brunson will write, develop and executive produce series across Disney Entertainment Television’s brands and platforms via her banner Fifth Chance Productions led by Head of Creative Affairs Erin Wehrenberg.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 18 June 2026
For a four-year pact, the fourth season must be covered by a team option.
—Tony East, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
As part of the new pact, Brunson and her Fifth Chance Productions shingle will develop, write and executive produce projects for Disney Entertainment Television’s brands and platforms.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 18 June 2026
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Joey Garrison, USA Today, 19 June 2026
Under the new pact, Brunson will write, develop and executive produce series across Disney Entertainment Television’s brands and platforms via her banner Fifth Chance Productions led by Head of Creative Affairs Erin Wehrenberg.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 18 June 2026
For a four-year pact, the fourth season must be covered by a team option.
—Tony East, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
As part of the new pact, Brunson and her Fifth Chance Productions shingle will develop, write and executive produce projects for Disney Entertainment Television’s brands and platforms.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pact
Noun
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The treaty involves regular onsite inspections by the IAEA to confirm that countries are complying with the treaty’s terms.—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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But the treaty was plagued with problems even in its formation.—
Pamela Avila,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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Trump reiterated that military action remains on the table if Iran does not comply with their agreement.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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The Obama-era Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act, which requires presidents to submit agreements related to Iran’s nuclear program to Congress for approval, temporarily bars the president from waiving sanctions while lawmakers review.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
22 June 2026
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“Pact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pact. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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