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as in mergers
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 coalitions
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 associations
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 unions
Over the last several months, tensions have been high between the two unions.
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Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
As a possible Long Island Rail Road strike looms, the consortium of five unions representing 3,500 LIRR workers said Friday that ongoing talks with the MTA have not been productive.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 8 May 2026
Face-to-face negotiations resume The MTA and the unions agree the path to a deal is through good-faith, ongoing bargaining.
—Jennifer McLogan, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Government unions are trying to undo them.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 6 May 2026
The thing that is hard — as someone who lives in Georgia — is that the unions have never really been successful with runaway productions.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 4 May 2026
In the 1880s, unions pushed for an eight-hour workday through strikes and demonstrations.
—Sylvie Corbet, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
So were other unions and community organizations — and a California governor hopeful, Xavier Becerra.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Both unions are working to raise public awareness of their struggles and to compel their employers to engage in discussions about fair compensation and labor practices.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
As a possible Long Island Rail Road strike looms, the consortium of five unions representing 3,500 LIRR workers said Friday that ongoing talks with the MTA have not been productive.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 8 May 2026
Face-to-face negotiations resume The MTA and the unions agree the path to a deal is through good-faith, ongoing bargaining.
—Jennifer McLogan, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Government unions are trying to undo them.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 6 May 2026
The thing that is hard — as someone who lives in Georgia — is that the unions have never really been successful with runaway productions.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 4 May 2026
In the 1880s, unions pushed for an eight-hour workday through strikes and demonstrations.
—Sylvie Corbet, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
So were other unions and community organizations — and a California governor hopeful, Xavier Becerra.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 1 May 2026
Both unions are working to raise public awareness of their struggles and to compel their employers to engage in discussions about fair compensation and labor practices.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unions
Noun
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As Gould mentioned, the core of WBD has been through a number of mergers in recent years.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
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Analyst Noah Poponak said the company’s history of mergers and acquisitions is attractive.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
11 May 2026
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By introducing legislation, advocating through committee work, building coalitions with other high‑cost districts and working directly with federal agencies to obtain grants, waivers and emergency allocations.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Some progress is easier with aligned leadership, but effective lawmakers still build coalitions issue by issue.—
Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards,
Mercury News,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Condos are particularly tough for builders to invest in because California law allows homeowners associations, or HOAs, to sue developers for construction defects for up to 10 years after a building is completed.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Perkin was an award-winning artist and a member of many art associations, Keto said.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
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The mayor’s team has rolled out several cost-savings measures guided through a citywide efficiency study, including a voluntary retirement program and consolidations.—
Abby Church,
Houston Chronicle,
5 May 2026
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That duplication has raised concerns about staff consolidations and widespread newsroom layoffs.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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These poles are not relics but living records of family lineage, alliances, and legends.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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By upending decades-old international trade norms and security alliances – not to mention launching a war with Iran that seems to have benefited almost no one – Trump is seen by many to have helped China score not only strategically but even morally.—
Steven Jiang,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
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Taking partnerships and brand deals was not an easy decision, but one that makes her work sustainable.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 May 2026
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Unlike the public-private partnerships other presidential foundations have with the federal agency to administer presidential libraries on site, Obama signed an alternative agreement to digitize and display some of his presidential records instead.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Before that, were there additional unifications that occurred?—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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If deadlines clash, broker a simple trade, document it carefully, and share the update with the team, because transparent agreements protect both relationships and results.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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Forefront has built that value proposition on the foundation of relationships with carriers, with shippers, and within the team itself.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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“Unions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unions. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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