Synonyms of pacts

pacts

noun

plural of pact

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• treaties
• accords
• alliances
• conventions
• compacts
• covenants
• deals
• contracts
• settlements
• ententes
• understandings
• charters
• bargains
• bonds
• concords
• entente cordiales
• projets

2

as in agreements

an arrangement about action to be taken

they made a pact to meet every week at the same time

Synonyms & Similar Words

• agreements
• conventions
• contracts
• promises
• deals
• understandings
• settlements
• compacts
• covenants
• bargains
• treaties
• accords
• pledges
• associations
• dispositions
• partnerships
• charters
• alliances
• binders
• ententes
• approvals
• consents
• leagues
• acceptances
• assents
• concurrences
• entente cordiales
• OKs

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pacts

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

Under the co-exclusive pacts, all five seasons of Orphan Black are now available to stream on HBO Max and Peacock. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2026

Business also soared with ticket revenue up more than 25% and an annual sponsorship bump of $26 million, thanks to new pacts with Xfinity and Bank of America, as well as multiple extensions. — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 29 Sep. 2026

New Delhi has maintained close ties with Moscow, including through energy and defense pacts, while also deepening its strategic relationship with Washington. — ABC News, 11 Sep. 2026

NBCUniversal‘s Peacock launched a limited new membership program in a beta test with a variety of perks — aimed at keeping them from flying the coop as streaming subscribers, as well as driving incremental revenue from marketing pacts. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026

On climate, liberals would offer tax rewards for green energy, support joining climate pacts, and phasing out fossil fuels gradually over decades. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026

Since the start of the free agency period, Indiana has signed Jalen Slawson and Kobe Brown to two-way contracts, and teams are permitted to have up to three players under two-way pacts at the same time. — Tony East, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Although the text of the agreements hasn't been made public, the administration began announcing the pacts in the fall, starting with Pfizer. — Sydney Lupkin, NPR, 16 July 2026