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

Student and teacher unions have called for another round of nationwide school strikes next Tuesday. — Makini Brice, Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026

Others have also voiced concerns, including several other unions that support the flight attendants union n court filings. — Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026

Meanwhile, the unions are concerned that the RSC’s governance structure is not effective enough and needs a broader mandate covering labor issues, alongside a more effective review process to ensure that the program is implemented properly. — Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

Several education-sector unions called for a strike and demonstration in support of the high school movement. — Asra Q. Nomani, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Negotiations with other unions Meanwhile, the CSU’s negotiations with all its other labor unions remain ongoing. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026

In addition to family photos and movie props, Abdy may have boxed up the remnants of a workplace tradition diluted by acquisitions and corporate unions over the past three decades. — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026

Unions blamed for problems The problems exposed in 2020 remain today, Friday’s speakers said, and the two firefighters’ unions are to blame. — Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2026

Some unions have also come out in opposition, saying other areas of state spending should be priorities, too. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026