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as in treaty
a formal agreement between two or more nations or peoples
the smaller countries signed an alliance pledging to protect one another against the belligerent behemoth in their midst
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as in coalition
an association of persons, parties, or states for mutual assistance and protection
an alliance between the French and the Algonquians to check Iroquois advances into their territory
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as in partnership
the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters)
in alliance with booksellers, the nation's schools are promoting National Reading Month
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Recent Examples of alliance
The attacks on the dealership are among the latest in a growing trend of ire directed at Tesla vehicles and company CEO Elon Musk, a lightning rod for his alliance with President Donald Trump.
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Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025
Studies have shown that creating a more inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ students through history lessons, professional development for teachers, and gender and sexuality alliance groups leads to more positive outcomes for LGBTQ+ students.
—Carrie Shepherd, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025
Things started with three tribes instead of the usual two, which initiated more complex forming of alliances and higher-stakes challenges.
—Skyler Trepel, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025
Ortega, increasingly isolated from the West, has doubled down on alliances with Russia and China.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 24 Feb. 2025
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Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025
Studies have shown that creating a more inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ students through history lessons, professional development for teachers, and gender and sexuality alliance groups leads to more positive outcomes for LGBTQ+ students.
—Carrie Shepherd, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025
Things started with three tribes instead of the usual two, which initiated more complex forming of alliances and higher-stakes challenges.
—Skyler Trepel, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025
Ortega, increasingly isolated from the West, has doubled down on alliances with Russia and China.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alliance
Noun
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Despite calls by nearly 100 countries to limit harmful plastic products and chemicals, the South Korea talks ended without consensus for a global treaty.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Singapore, while not a U.S. treaty ally, has longstanding defense relations with the U.S. military.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
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Terror is not a word used loosely by the coalition members.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2025
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Alsup handed down the order on a temporary restraining order sought by labor unions and nonprofits in a lawsuit filed by the coalition last week.—
JANIE HAR THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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The thoughtful partnership considers how Angeles National Golf Club is located in the same mountain range as Pasadena and near Altadena, a historically Black neighborhood that was largely impacted by the devastating LA wildfires in January.—
Regina Cho,
VIBE.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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Joon Loloi's New Collection with Lone Fox Features 21 Unique Heirloom-Style Rugs About the Collaboration Draper James and POLYWOOD share a commitment to quality craftsmanship, making this partnership a natural fit for durable outdoor furniture.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Mar. 2025
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Under the pact, Daniels will develop and executive produce comedy, drama and limited series for linear networks and streamers through his Lee Daniels Entertainment banner, with an emphasis on platforms across Disney Entertainment Television.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
6 Mar. 2025
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For every pact, Merlin Entertainments and the LEGO Group promise to help underserved children and their families enjoy playtime at LEGOLAND Resorts as well.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA TODAY,
6 Mar. 2025
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Men were the representatives of their clans and nations in the Haudenosaunee council, which made decisions for the confederacy as a whole.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
21 Nov. 2024
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Adams wanted to align the young Republic with Great Britain, while Jefferson favored a confederacy with France.—
Emily Hallas,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
18 Aug. 2024
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Then again, sometimes the latter are the most willing to accede to the association’s wishes.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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The association’s president, Edward Habeeb, was instrumental in founding the park, and 243-acre Lake Habeeb, home to the bluest water in the state, was named in his honor.—
Trudy Haywood Saunders,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Mar. 2025
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The union represents more than 1,500 workers, including bus drivers, light rail operators and dispatchers.—
Jason Green,
The Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2025
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But for that agreement, however, officials had planned to dismiss virtually all staff in mid-February, according to lawyers for an employee union.—
Douglas Gillison and Pete Schroeder,
USA TODAY,
7 Mar. 2025
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Ongoing Debate The debate over transgender participation in sports continues to divide policymakers, sports federations, and advocacy groups.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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The sensation coming from Los Blancos, clarified by a formal complaint to Spain’s soccer federation over officiating, is that officials are costing the side.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Alliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alliance. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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