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

Local unions and guilds and indie producers have countered by looking to American web giants to dig deeper in their pockets to underwrite the cost of producing homemade content. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 24 Aug. 2026

The organization has formed a coalition with 70 other groups, including faith leaders, business executives, unions and other voting rights advocates. — Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 22 Aug. 2026

California Democrats are the party of government and unions, so their support is wrong but expected. — Steven Greenhut, Oc Register, 21 Aug. 2026

Industry unions had protested that the cap would undercut the state’s incentive for film production, which was expanded to $750 million last year, by preventing studios from claiming the full amount of their credits. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 20 Aug. 2026

The campaign against driverless vehicles has been led by a coalition of unions representing taxi, rideshare, and truck drivers who argue that self-driving cars will destroy millions of working-class jobs. — Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 19 Aug. 2026

Both the police and fire unions shared their vote of no confidence for Halburnt back in January. — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Paramount and other groups, including cinema chain owners and some Hollywood unions, have agitated for a settlement to curtail months of uncertainty over whether the deal will go through. — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Nevada has the service industry unions because of Las Vegas; Michigan has the auto industry and associated manufacturing support industries; Virginia is home to more federal workers than any other state. — ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026