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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
Its members include Union Pacific’s archrival BNSF, CPKC, employee unions for both Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, the Teamsters, and industry lobbying groups for the petrochemical and agriculture sectors.
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Jordan Blum, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Hundreds of miles south in the Inland Empire, Becerra pledged to be on the side of unions if elected governor and urged voters to turn in their ballots in what has so far been a remarkably low-turnout election.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Driver unions have pushed back against the asymmetry of information this model creates.
—Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
The coalition is composed of a variety of groups ranging from tenant unions to local advocates for racial justice.
—Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2026
Earlier this year, unions sponsored a bill that would give agencies authority to set department-specific telework policies, instead of adhering to the governor’s one-size-fits-all approach.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
This description of a county board doing the bidding of county unions is not an exaggeration.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
Other unions will demand the same deal.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026
Villanueva’s endorsements include the Los Angeles Republican Party and the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Professional Association, one of two deputy unions.
—Sierra Van Der Brug, Daily News, 28 May 2026
Jordan Blum, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Hundreds of miles south in the Inland Empire, Becerra pledged to be on the side of unions if elected governor and urged voters to turn in their ballots in what has so far been a remarkably low-turnout election.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Driver unions have pushed back against the asymmetry of information this model creates.
—Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
The coalition is composed of a variety of groups ranging from tenant unions to local advocates for racial justice.
—Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2026
Earlier this year, unions sponsored a bill that would give agencies authority to set department-specific telework policies, instead of adhering to the governor’s one-size-fits-all approach.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026
This description of a county board doing the bidding of county unions is not an exaggeration.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
Other unions will demand the same deal.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026
Villanueva’s endorsements include the Los Angeles Republican Party and the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Professional Association, one of two deputy unions.
—Sierra Van Der Brug, Daily News, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unions
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In fact, according to Dealogic, Citigroup has fallen to number 5 among leading mergers and acquisitions advisors in 2026, down from number 4 in 2025.—
Assiatou Hann,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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Plenty will be on the table to discuss, from geopolitics to mergers and deals to the new technologies that are transforming the ways that entertainment is produced, distributed and monetized.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
9 June 2026
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The coalitions’ members are already doing many of the things outlined in Abbott’s letter, such as using advanced cooling technologies, working closely with communities and paying for power and energy infrastructure costs, Diorio said.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
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In diverse Los Angeles, mayors are elected by building coalitions, ethnically and geographically.—
Michael R. Blood,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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Brennan explained that explorations of society’s associations with mental health, both broadly in the aftermath of World War II and specifically Gein’s own struggles with schizophrenia, were key when penning the script.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
10 June 2026
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The letter was signed by representatives of four employee groups, including associations representing office, public works, supervisory, professional, managerial and confidential employees.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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And the current environment is no different, with big changes on the horizon, particularly for consolidations of federal student loans.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The rapid expansion of private school choice has also contributed to enrollment declines, school consolidations and closures.—
Stacker,
Boston Herald,
18 May 2026
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To succeed, Democrats must now demonstrate that, despite the costs, America’s security at home depends on its influence abroad; shaping foreign policy around traditional values benefits Americans; and respecting alliances is a source of strength.—
Missy Ryan,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
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In practice, these transfers can help members build alliances, strengthen their party standing and direct resources to competitive races.—
Mayank Kejriwal,
The Conversation,
10 June 2026
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My life, my choices and roles, my skillsets as a producer, director, writer, comic book creator, vodcaster, storyteller of the year, my politics, my company, Color Farm Media, the impact, my partnerships, my collaboration, my future all speaks to this.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
6 June 2026
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Before he was removed and Britton-Harr returned, Hopes estimated that between lessors, members, trade vendors, and sports team partnerships, there could be $50 million in liabilities.—
Doug Gollan,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Before that, were there additional unifications that occurred?—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
16 Sep. 2025
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The four Grand Slams are organized by their respective national tennis federations.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
23 May 2026
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On gender eligibility, Gasol emphasizes that recent policy shifts reflect evolving science and extensive consultation with athletes and international federations.—
Tim Genske,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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“Unions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unions. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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