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
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of unions
The strike, the largest ever for Kaiser unions, began less than a week ago, with the healthcare giant flying in thousands of replacement staff from around the country to fill critical patient care jobs.
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Pat Maio, Oc Register, 19 Oct. 2025
Trade unions formed a political action committee called Nevada Jobs Now, which has raised over $1 million to be used for digital advertisements, mailers and some TV commercials, White said.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2025
But members of both unions argue their causes – aimed at attracting and maintaining quality staff through competitive pay and manageable workloads – are about creating the best environment possible for students.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
Most of the smaller protests are led by local activists, unions and grassroots groups like 50501 that have formed since Election Day 2024.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
The rally, scheduled for Saturday with marches around the country, including in Boston, is being sponsored by liberal groups like the ACLU, and left-wing unions, including the Mass Teachers’ Union.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
At the same time, studios and streamers are approaching the next negotiating window with major above-the-line unions, with AI at the top of the list of issues to be raised by labor leaders.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2025
Other recipients include film organizations such as the BFI and Pact, agencies Curtis Brown and United Agents and unions including Bectu and Equity.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
Public schools and community colleges can close for Diwali if local school boards and employee unions agree.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2025
Pat Maio, Oc Register, 19 Oct. 2025
Trade unions formed a political action committee called Nevada Jobs Now, which has raised over $1 million to be used for digital advertisements, mailers and some TV commercials, White said.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2025
But members of both unions argue their causes – aimed at attracting and maintaining quality staff through competitive pay and manageable workloads – are about creating the best environment possible for students.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
Most of the smaller protests are led by local activists, unions and grassroots groups like 50501 that have formed since Election Day 2024.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
The rally, scheduled for Saturday with marches around the country, including in Boston, is being sponsored by liberal groups like the ACLU, and left-wing unions, including the Mass Teachers’ Union.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
At the same time, studios and streamers are approaching the next negotiating window with major above-the-line unions, with AI at the top of the list of issues to be raised by labor leaders.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2025
Other recipients include film organizations such as the BFI and Pact, agencies Curtis Brown and United Agents and unions including Bectu and Equity.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
Public schools and community colleges can close for Diwali if local school boards and employee unions agree.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unions
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Analysts took the call as a chance to ask the company’s new CEO, Steve Angel, about mergers and acquisitions.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Oct. 2025
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Arment added that Rocket Lab’s clean balance sheet provides ammunition if the company chooses to pursue any more mergers or acquisitions.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
16 Oct. 2025
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Economists warn the incoming administration faces immediate challenges, including securing fuel supplies and building coalitions in a fragmented legislature.—
Reuters 3 min ago,
CNN Money,
20 Oct. 2025
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However, coalitions can be difficult to form and sustain to win.—
Shelley Inglis,
The Conversation,
19 Oct. 2025
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Keep yourself updated on policy changes since early information may be obtained via trade associations and customs brokers.—
Vitalii Savryha,
Sourcing Journal,
21 Oct. 2025
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Management company sends email The email sent to Stetson Square residents by Eclipse Community Management, which manages condominium and homeowners associations, said management was aware of the balcony collapse.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
20 Oct. 2025
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There's heartburn in the Terre Haute area as school consolidations come to Vigo County after thousands of students have left the area in recent years.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
10 Oct. 2025
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Looking back over more than two decades of price history, HD has a consistent tendency to emerge from long consolidations with powerful follow-through rallies lasting months — and often years.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
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This marks the first attempt at bringing to the screen the fictional island of Catan — a place where settlers must navigate bountiful and varied landscapes, shifting alliances, and limited resources, while robbers roam the land.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
21 Oct. 2025
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Based on the board game originally released as The Settlers of Catan, the upcoming projects will be the first adaptations to bring Catan — an island where settlers must navigate bountiful and varied landscapes, shifting alliances, and limited resources, while robbers roam the land — to life.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Oct. 2025
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Seth Jacobs Brillstein Entertainment Partners A former startup exec, Jacobs was hired by Brillstein in 2017 and has since landed major distribution deals and brand partnerships for digital talent.—
Taylor Lorenz,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Oct. 2025
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The Kinahans and the other Super Cartel members were forming joint-investment partnerships on cocaine shipments to European ports.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
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Before that, were there additional unifications that occurred?—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
16 Sep. 2025
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Led by Zurich, played by Trevor Jackson, the group is pushed to their mental and physical limits while trying to maintain their grades, relationships, and sense of self.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
16 Oct. 2025
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He was asked what kind of strain gets put on relationships among teammates and coaches when the losses pile up.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Unions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unions. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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