UNIONS Synonyms: 98 Similar and Opposite Words

unions

noun

plural of union

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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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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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 Low labor costs, a large French-speaking workforce and relatively weak unions have made Morocco an attractive outsourcing destination for international companies, particularly French firms seeking to reduce costs. — ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026 Scholarships on the site appear to be funded largely by an array of private groups, including foundations, associations, fraternities, unions and other organizations. — Todd Wallack, Washington Post, 10 Aug. 2026 Morocco’s outsourced call-center industry — built on cheap, Francophone labor with relatively weak unions — makes 80% of its revenue from phoning French customers. — Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2026 The central role of tech platforms in determining who’s eligible has become a flash point, with unions and labor rights groups reporting widespread problems with access and eligibility. — Jacob Lederman, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026 Lorena Gonzalez, president of the labor federation, said that several unions endorsed both candidates but Kim had lot of backing from San Francisco Bay Area unions that knew her through her work on progressive issues in San Francisco. — Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026 But the closures and layoffs are vehemently opposed by the state of Lower Saxony, which owns 20 percent of VW Group, as well as the unions, which hold half of the seats on VW Group’s supervisory board. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2026 Still, though, social workers and the unions representing other employees recently worked out a deal with the district — more money for more time on campus. — Leslie Griffy, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026 But after the production assistants unions ratified their first contracts in early July as the shows were on hiatus, those guarantees disappeared. — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Increasing market consolidation, through mergers and acquisitions, among infrastructure providers will drive lasting change in emerging markets.

— Zaki Farooq, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
And with never-ending layoffs, dystopian mergers, and Hollywood as a production desert, ’26 didn’t lend itself to snappy one-liners.

— Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of mergers

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The organization represents CEOs and associations in manufacturing, healthcare, elder care, construction, agriculture and hospitality.

— Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
For example, tropical primates form associations with other primate species and jointly forage in the tree canopy.

— Cyril Grueter, Scientific American, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of associations

Noun

Alum Rock Union enrolls less than half of the students of its peak years in the early 2000s, and a $20-million budget shortfall in the 2024-25 school year resulted in multiple school closures and consolidations.

— Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026
And after Hurricane Michael struck the Panhandle in 2018, polling place relocations and consolidations measurably reduced voter turnout.

— Jonathan Webber, Sun Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of consolidations

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As campers vie for the chance to open for their favorite band, tensions rise and friendships are tested — leading to unexpected alliances, revelations, and romances.

— Katie Campione, Deadline, 10 Aug. 2026
If North Korea and Russia continue to work closely on nuclear weapons, Japan and South Korea will use the North Korean threat to justify boosting their alliances with the United States.

— ZHENG JIYONG, Foreign Affairs, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of alliances

Noun

The initiative began in 2016 as a way to honor and build awareness for African, African American and Caribbean cuisine with partnerships, culinary events and marketing campaigns intended to highlight small, local food and beverage businesses.

— Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026
One of the most notable watch partnerships at sea belongs to Explora Journeys, which opened the first-ever Rolex boutique aboard a cruise ship.

— Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of partnerships

Noun

Regional football federations in both Asia and North America also came out in opposition.

— Ned Temko, Christian Science Monitor, 6 Aug. 2026
Carney’s comments came days after Infantino abandoned the proposal following fierce opposition from the Union of European Football Associations, national soccer federations and senior FIFA advisers.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026