Synonyms of union

union

noun

ˈyün-yən 

1

as in merger

the act or an instance of joining two or more things into one

the union of East Germany and West Germany that became possible after the fall of communism

Synonyms & Similar Words

• merger
• unification
• merging
• consolidation
• connecting
• coupling
• combining
• amalgamation
• connection
• combination
• linking
• junction
• synthesis
• fusion
• blend
• mixture
• reunification
• mix
• reunion
• coalescence
• agglomeration
• commingling
• intermingling
• mingling
• compounding
• intermixture

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• division
• dissolution
• split
• partition
• breakup
• schism
• parting
• disconnection
• disunion
• separation
• severance
• scission
• detachment
• divorcement

2

as in confederacy

an association of persons, parties, or states for mutual assistance and protection

in 1949 the U.S. and Canada joined their European allies in a transatlantic union to defend Western Europe from aggression by the Soviet Union

Synonyms & Similar Words

• confederacy
• coalition
• alliance
• federation
• league
• confederation
• partnership
• bloc
• combination
• combine
• group
• axis
• organization
• association
• fusion
• block
• cartel
• conspiracy
• faction
• cooperative
• wing
• affiliation
• syndicate
• cabal
• side
• front
• trust
• junto
• conference
• circuit

3

as in association

the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters)

the movie studio is producing the blockbuster in union with another studio because of the tremendous cost involved

Synonyms & Similar Words

• association
• partnership
• relationship
• collaboration
• affiliation
• cooperation
• connection
• alliance
• relation
• merger
• confederation
• liaison
• solidarity
• interaction
• dealings
• hookup
• unification
• integration
• unity
• tie-up
• kinship
• exchange
• linkup
• symbiosis
• interconnection
• reciprocity
• interrelation
• incorporation
• business
• oneness
• intimacy
• affinity
• sympathy
• rapport
• company
• league
• attachment
• mutualism
• companionship
• togetherness
• closeness
• fellowship
• bed
• colleagueship
• cahoots

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dissociation
• dissolution
• division
• breakup
• separation
• split
• disaffiliation
• severance
• disunion
• divorce
• parting
• alienation
• estrangement

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of union

The board plans a day-long impasse hearing after abruptly postponing that meeting last month for fear the union would file an unfair labor practices lawsuit. — Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Nov. 2026

Over the past decade, our students have met former steelworkers, entrepreneurs, educators, nonprofit leaders, clergy, journalists, union heads, and local officials in Youngstown. — Todd Jick, Time, 13 Nov. 2026

In a statement to Fox News Digital, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) pushed back against the union's accusations. — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 13 Nov. 2026

The conservative Popular Party and the far-right Vox argued that the unions were trying to help Sánchez. — Arkansas Online, 12 Nov. 2026