Synonyms of unions

unions

noun

plural of union

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mergers
• consolidations
• unifications
• amalgamations
• combinations
• couplings
• connections
• junctions
• mixtures
• syntheses
• blends
• fusions
• agglomerations
• mixes
• reunifications
• reunions
• coalescences
• intermixtures

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• divisions
• partitions
• schisms
• splits
• dissolutions
• partings
• breakups
• disconnections
• scissions
• separations
• detachments
• disunions
• severances
• divorcements

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• coalitions
• alliances
• confederacies
• federations
• leagues
• partnerships
• confederations
• groups
• blocs
• combinations
• organizations
• axes
• combines
• associations
• cartels
• cooperatives
• factions
• blocks
• syndicates
• conspiracies
• cabals
• wings
• fusions
• trusts
• affiliations
• sides
• fronts
• conferences
• juntos
• circuits

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• associations
• partnerships
• relationships
• collaborations
• affiliations
• relations
• connections
• cooperations
• alliances
• mergers
• confederations
• liaisons
• interactions
• dealings
• hookups
• solidarities
• linkups
• tie-ups
• sympathies
• interrelations
• exchanges
• kinships
• interconnections
• companies
• integrations
• incorporations
• unities
• reciprocities
• affinities
• intimacies
• unifications
• businesses
• symbioses
• rapports
• mutualisms
• attachments
• cahoots
• companionships
• fellowships
• leagues
• beds
• colleagueships

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dissociations
• divisions
• dissolutions
• breakups
• separations
• splits
• severances
• disaffiliations
• partings
• divorces
• disunions
• alienations
• estrangements

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of unions

Over the last several months, tensions have been high between the two unions. —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