Thesaurus results for PACT

pact

noun

ˈpakt

Definition of pact

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 The majority of about 50,000 American troops in Japan under the bilateral security pact are on the small but strategically important southern island. — Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026 The debut show from the pact, about the disappearance of Spanish petty criminal El Nani, remains in development, Corral confirmed. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2026 The United States’ network of defense pacts is poised to get stronger as its allies get stronger, but only if rebalancing occurs with consent, foresight, and respectful treatment of partners. — Charles Kupchan, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2026 Turkey’s Defense Ministry said Thursday that a mutual defense pact between Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, as well as any deployment of Turkish forces under the agreement, requires parliamentary approval. — ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pact

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Its treaties and agreements focus on preserving the peaceful, safe, and sustainable use of outer space, preventing collisions, managing space debris, and ensuring responsible operations.

— David Zamora, Space.com, 23 Oct. 2026
The treaty affirmed the continued existence of Virginia’s Tribal Nations, acknowledged our relationship with the Crown and recognized our connection to our communities and homelands.

— Dana Adkins, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026

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After six weeks of filling in as lead NFL game analyst for CBS Sports, Watt has reached a multi-year agreement to continue alongside play-by-play announcer Jim Nantz in the network’s top broadcast booth.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Lawmakers from the candidates’ respective parties also found much agreement when debating a critical minerals law that centers domestic value addition earlier this year.

— Eugenia Perozo, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2026