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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
The deal is Washington’s latest on the continent, with more than a dozen nations agreeing to similar pacts recently.
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Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Several countries have already entered into the new pacts.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
About 800 entities have task force pacts, granting the most expansive authority.
—David A. Lieb, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
During the same period, New Delhi finalized pacts with Britain, New Zealand and Oman.
—CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
Some countries are forming new security pacts, as Saudi Arabia and Pakistan recently did.
—Andreas Kluth, Twin Cities, 22 Jan. 2026
The implications of his remarks were enormous, potentially rupturing an alliance that has held firm since the dawn of the Cold War and seemed among the globe’s most unshakable pacts.
—Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
The deal follows Paramount pacts with the Duffer Brothers and Will Smith among others.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2026
Rae’s deal is the latest in a string of high-profile talent pacts for Paramount since its merger with Skydance closed in August 2025.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 14 Jan. 2026
Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Several countries have already entered into the new pacts.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
About 800 entities have task force pacts, granting the most expansive authority.
—David A. Lieb, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
During the same period, New Delhi finalized pacts with Britain, New Zealand and Oman.
—CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
Some countries are forming new security pacts, as Saudi Arabia and Pakistan recently did.
—Andreas Kluth, Twin Cities, 22 Jan. 2026
The implications of his remarks were enormous, potentially rupturing an alliance that has held firm since the dawn of the Cold War and seemed among the globe’s most unshakable pacts.
—Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
The deal follows Paramount pacts with the Duffer Brothers and Will Smith among others.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2026
Rae’s deal is the latest in a string of high-profile talent pacts for Paramount since its merger with Skydance closed in August 2025.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pacts
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Undergoing demographic changes After Minnesota gained statehood in 1858, a series of broken treaties, armed conflicts and several laws forced Indigenous people onto reservations, opening up large swathes of land for white settlement.—
Daniel Cueto-Villalobos,
The Conversation,
26 Feb. 2026
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Kallas said reneging on that goes against EU treaties.—
SAM McNEIL,
Arkansas Online,
24 Feb. 2026
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And, thanks to cooperation agreements that will give ICE more access to jails—and, again, possibly sensitive voter data—the reach of these agents will be longer than ever.—
Phillip Atiba Solomon,
Time,
24 Feb. 2026
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Rapid Rehousing also teaches students about managing personal finances, understanding lease agreements, handling roommate conflicts, and planning for housing after graduation.—
CalMatters,
Oc Register,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Pacts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pacts. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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