1
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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2
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
Johnson has formed a close relationship with the president, with other Republicans sometimes chalking up the Speaker’s success so far to that alliance.
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Emily Brooks, The Hill, 3 Apr. 2025
Trump has repeatedly questioned the structure of US military alliances and whether the US was getting enough out of such partnerships and basing arrangements, including those in Asia where tens of thousands of troops are stationed in sprawling bases in Japan and South Korea.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
While interest in the NHL package was piqued by the national obsession with all things hockey, Rogers’ alliance with the league effectively shut out any would-be bidders.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 2 Apr. 2025
The war in Ukraine, the deadliest European conflict since WW2, grinds into its fourth year, and the American president has cast doubt on his commitment to that nation as well as the NATO alliance Americans established after WW2 to obviate the threat of aggressive war in Europe.
—Chris Doyle, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2025
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Emily Brooks, The Hill, 3 Apr. 2025
Trump has repeatedly questioned the structure of US military alliances and whether the US was getting enough out of such partnerships and basing arrangements, including those in Asia where tens of thousands of troops are stationed in sprawling bases in Japan and South Korea.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
While interest in the NHL package was piqued by the national obsession with all things hockey, Rogers’ alliance with the league effectively shut out any would-be bidders.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 2 Apr. 2025
The war in Ukraine, the deadliest European conflict since WW2, grinds into its fourth year, and the American president has cast doubt on his commitment to that nation as well as the NATO alliance Americans established after WW2 to obviate the threat of aggressive war in Europe.
—Chris Doyle, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alliance
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Egypt considered Israel to have breached the limits of military presence near areas demilitarized under the treaty, raising tensions.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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The goal is to comply with the climate initiates of the Paris Agreement, an international treaty signed in 2015 to prevent climate change.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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On the other was an international coalition of right-wing influencers, including Bolsonaro, Musk, and, increasingly, President Donald Trump.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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Netanyahu is facing pressure at home from former Israeli security chiefs, protesters and the families of hostages still held in Gaza to return to ceasefire negotiations, which his far-right coalition has resisted.—
Aya Batrawy,
NPR,
7 Apr. 2025
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The platform has also formed strategic partnerships with third-party security firms to fortify its systems.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Lionsgate Television produces in partnership with 20th Television.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2025
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The nine-theater commitment builds upon a previous 2023 pact that called for eight Imax systems, effectively tripling the partners’ footprint since early last year.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
31 Mar. 2025
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The 11th edition, or pact as the brand calls it, was finished in añejo tequila barrels to give it an earthy, agave-forward twist to the palate—a first for this whiskey-collector favorite.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
27 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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This includes more robust small business impact assessments, expanded export training and support, and greater engagement with industry associations that represent smaller firms.—
Natalie Madeira Cofield,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The court’s order involved a technical legal assessment of the right, or standing, of several nonprofit associations to sue over the firings.—
Mark Sherman,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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The charitable arm of the performers union has partnered with Heritage Auctions to help raise money for the foundation to mark its 40th anniversary.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2025
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Only pilots, flight dispatchers, and flight attendants at subsidiary regional carrier Endeavor Air are union members.—
Ted Reed,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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With no standout options to replace him, the federation went for a safe pair of hands.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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The federation was formed in 1993 by 75 martial arts masters from around the world to unify the community and work together toward world peace, according to the group’s website.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Alliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alliance. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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