1
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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2
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
Some of the German journalism unions were concerned about the MFE approach to ProSieben.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2025
French authorities have acknowledged major gaps in the Louvre’s security, with unions blaming staff cuts and funding shortfalls.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2025
As Americans face the second-longest federal government shutdown in history, unions and organizations that serve federal workers are urging families to prepare now for a prolonged stoppage.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2025
The order applies to federal employees in programs or offices where the plaintiff unions have members or bargaining units.
—The Npr Network, NPR, 30 Oct. 2025
Flight attendant unions have pushed for the right to carry and use personal air quality monitoring devices onboard aircraft.
—Charlotte Observer, 29 Oct. 2025
The unions argue that carrying out permanent layoffs during a funding lapse violates the Antideficiency Act, which bars agencies from obligating funds without congressional authorization, and exceeds executive authority under the Administrative Procedure Act.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
The proposals have pitted the City Council against the mayor, and developers against unions.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
Those unions’ rank and file, increasingly, see Democrats as cultural elitists who look down on them and want to replace their jobs.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2025
French authorities have acknowledged major gaps in the Louvre’s security, with unions blaming staff cuts and funding shortfalls.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2025
As Americans face the second-longest federal government shutdown in history, unions and organizations that serve federal workers are urging families to prepare now for a prolonged stoppage.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Oct. 2025
The order applies to federal employees in programs or offices where the plaintiff unions have members or bargaining units.
—The Npr Network, NPR, 30 Oct. 2025
Flight attendant unions have pushed for the right to carry and use personal air quality monitoring devices onboard aircraft.
—Charlotte Observer, 29 Oct. 2025
The unions argue that carrying out permanent layoffs during a funding lapse violates the Antideficiency Act, which bars agencies from obligating funds without congressional authorization, and exceeds executive authority under the Administrative Procedure Act.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
The proposals have pitted the City Council against the mayor, and developers against unions.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2025
Those unions’ rank and file, increasingly, see Democrats as cultural elitists who look down on them and want to replace their jobs.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unions
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Monroe, who joins Greenberg Traurig as a shareholder in the Los Angeles office, specializes in mergers and acquisitions.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
30 Oct. 2025
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In the post-speech press conference, Wu also addressed the controversial plan to drop 17 schools through closures and mergers by 2030.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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Relational – for building trust in coalitions, partnerships, and teams.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
27 Oct. 2025
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The measure’s submission set the stage for a battle with business coalitions and wealth donors.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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That includes a 2024 study in Sweden of about 2 million children, more than 180,000 of whom were exposed to acetaminophen during pregnancy, which found no associations between the pain medication and children’s risk of autism, ADHD or intellectual disability.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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It is not accredited by any major zoo or sanctuary associations, which is voluntary and comes with stricter welfare and conservation standards.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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As this weekly chart shows, NFLX has a strong history of breaking out from similar consolidations, often following through to new highs.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
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The difference is that the majority of the shuttered newspapers last year was not the result of consolidations by big chains, but longtime independent owners who have given up — at places like the Wasatch Wave in Utah or the Aurelia Star in Iowa, the report said.—
David Bauder,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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And yet, these alliances are by no means inevitable; the multilateral sinews that bind peoples and nations need to be cultivated when times are good and bad.—
Time,
Time,
28 Oct. 2025
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Fury will focus on the Sturlung Era, a period defined by family betrayal, shifting alliances and violent uprisings.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
28 Oct. 2025
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Wolvaardt tried to keep the chase alive through partnerships with Sinalo Jafta (16) and Annerie Dercksen, who scored 35.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Each group must decide how to spend its resources, build its industries and form partnerships.—
Kaleb Demerew,
The Conversation,
3 Nov. 2025
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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The performers are shown living their lives on the circus backlot, having relationships, building families, and participating in the performance life and ecosystem of the circus.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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Subscribe to the Life Kit newsletter for expert advice on love, money, relationships and more.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Unions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unions. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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