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

That job involves forming unions from the ground up, as well as contract talks that have taken him to Canada, Mexico, Brazil and Europe. —Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026

Park is seeking her second term with the benefit of incumbency and the backing of two powerful unions, the Los Angeles Police Protective League and the United Firefighters of Los Angeles City. —Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026

The unions have also had some success getting states to pass laws. —CBS News, 1 May 2026

The strongest unions have always known that pitting workers against each other based on where they were born is a tactic the bosses use to divide and weaken our movement for justice. —Sonia Lawrence, New York Daily News, 1 May 2026

So were other unions and community organizations — and a California governor hopeful, Xavier Becerra. —Paris Barraza, USA Today, 1 May 2026

Newsom could close the chronic deficits by raising taxes, and that’s the preferred remedy for many legislators and interest groups, particularly unions. —Dan Walters, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026

Endorsements Maple has collected endorsements from a majority of the City Council, unions and state lawmakers. —Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 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