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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
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of union
Musk has clashed with union proponents for years, including at his automotive business, Tesla.
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Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
Per the Japanese government, the ritual symbolizes the union of the couple and the joining of their families.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
Others questioned why the bill specifically targeted teachers unions and not other unions.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 10 Apr. 2026
The previous bargaining agreement between the union and the stadium’s operator Legends Global has now expired.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
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Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
Per the Japanese government, the ritual symbolizes the union of the couple and the joining of their families.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
Others questioned why the bill specifically targeted teachers unions and not other unions.
—Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 10 Apr. 2026
The previous bargaining agreement between the union and the stadium’s operator Legends Global has now expired.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for union
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Bank’s trading desks, which match buyers and sellers of securities and provide them with financing to make trades, have feasted off of the volatility of the period, while more corporate clients are planning mergers to boost their prospects.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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Realistically, there is no end of hurdles — legal, political, practical — that would have to be surmounted for a partial Texas-New Mexico merger to occur.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2026
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However, a pro-Union group headed toward Arizona to stop this forward movement of the confederacy.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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The Wainfleet area falls within the traditional homeland of the Six Nations of the Grand River, a confederacy comprising the Mohawk, Seneca, Oneida, Cayuga, Onondaga, and Tuscarora peoples — the Haudenosaunee.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Mar. 2026
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People on my block were unhappy, and block association president was unhappy.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Eighty-six percent of college and university leaders are worried about their schools' long-term financial viability, according to a survey in December by the American Council on Education, the principal industry association.—
Jon Marcus,
NPR,
13 Apr. 2026
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Support for unification with China remains low.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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Each entry will be assessed for impact, civic vision, unification, originality, and craftsmanship.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2026
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The rare Sunday Cabinet meeting to finalize the relief measures came as the coalition government faces new political pressures from rivals critical of their handling of the crisis.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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This coalition comes together only every three years.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Themes are typically selected based on factors including their appeal to a wide demographic, ability to execute compelling content, marketing, exhibits and potential community partnerships, according to a fairgrounds staff report.—
Luke Harold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Reichelt, founder of Rocky Peak Marketing, will expand Thermore’s apparel partnerships and support the integration of technology.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
17 Apr. 2026
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This bottleneck causes daily backups of at least half a mile, creating dangerous merging conditions into bumper-to-bumper traffic.—
Jim Radcliffe,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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The mayor has also touted his merging of several city departments in the last two years as a successful effort to reduce middle management.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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As the castle’s internal order collapses under the weight of a string of baffling crimes, Araki strikes a fragile alliance with Kuroda Kanbei – a razor-minded captive languishing in his own dungeon – in a race to root out a traitor before Oda’s army closes in.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2026
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The next priority would be the alliance’s 20th package of sanctions against Moscow, which imposes sweeping restrictions on Russian trade — including maritime oil transport, banking systems, and more tangible exports such as rubber and machinery.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Union.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/union. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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