1
as in treaties
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 agreements
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 pacts
Many of the massive overall pacts made that year with top talent have since been succeeded by first-look pacts, which reflect the current economic realities by lowering the studios’ financial commitment while giving creators and producers more flexibility.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2025
In its final outing, the show’s central characters Damini, Umang, Anjana and Siddhi return with what the streamer describes as the mother of all pacts.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Dec. 2025
The talks with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will focus on energy issues, while Moscow and New Delhi are reportedly expected to announce several bilateral pacts including on defense.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 28 Nov. 2025
Controversial pacts spread across USA Named for Section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, the statute empowers local law enforcement agencies to perform certain federal immigration functions, including holding individuals in local jails until ICE takes custody.
—Rick Jervis, USA Today, 22 Nov. 2025
At the same time, the rules of origin in the Southeast Asian pacts are still hazy at best, with no firm commitments from either side.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
Earlier pacts with Australia, Malaysia and Thailand also outlined multibillion-dollar plans, commitments to fair trade practices and to avoid export bans or quotas.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
The new trade pacts with Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia, and Vietnam are set to unlock new investment and market opportunities, with practical impacts on sectors ranging from agriculture and energy to semiconductors and automobiles.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Netflix and Comcast are themselves in advanced negotiations for their own pacts.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2025
In its final outing, the show’s central characters Damini, Umang, Anjana and Siddhi return with what the streamer describes as the mother of all pacts.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Dec. 2025
The talks with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán will focus on energy issues, while Moscow and New Delhi are reportedly expected to announce several bilateral pacts including on defense.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 28 Nov. 2025
Controversial pacts spread across USA Named for Section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, the statute empowers local law enforcement agencies to perform certain federal immigration functions, including holding individuals in local jails until ICE takes custody.
—Rick Jervis, USA Today, 22 Nov. 2025
At the same time, the rules of origin in the Southeast Asian pacts are still hazy at best, with no firm commitments from either side.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
Earlier pacts with Australia, Malaysia and Thailand also outlined multibillion-dollar plans, commitments to fair trade practices and to avoid export bans or quotas.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2025
The new trade pacts with Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia, and Vietnam are set to unlock new investment and market opportunities, with practical impacts on sectors ranging from agriculture and energy to semiconductors and automobiles.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
Netflix and Comcast are themselves in advanced negotiations for their own pacts.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pacts
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Hamilton, wary of France’s descent into chaos and its aggressive wars, contended that treaties are contracts with specific regimes, not eternal bonds irrespective of change.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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This organization’s reports form the scientific understanding for UNFCCC discussions and treaties.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
8 Jan. 2026
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Phelps was also lauded for expanding NASCAR's international footprint, securing long-term media rights and charter agreements, and building a leadership team that is focused on building the future of stock car racing with fan experience at its core.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Jan. 2026
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The two countries signed dozens of bilateral agreements, including in a 20-year cooperation deal to repair and overhaul Venezuelan refineries and enhance military relations.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Pacts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pacts. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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