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
The United States remains committed to the NATO alliance and to the defense partnership with Europe.
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Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2025
For centuries, weddings primarily served to consolidate political and economic alliances rather than unite soulmates.
—Anna Mae Duane, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2025
Seychelle has once again proven that she’s got the moves needed to navigate this game, from forming careful alliances to hacking the challenges.
—Laura Bradley, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2025
However, the Cutler documentary project could examine a downside to seizing Greenland (apart from disrupting the NATO alliance): the site is strewn with hazardous material.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2025
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Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2025
For centuries, weddings primarily served to consolidate political and economic alliances rather than unite soulmates.
—Anna Mae Duane, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2025
Seychelle has once again proven that she’s got the moves needed to navigate this game, from forming careful alliances to hacking the challenges.
—Laura Bradley, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2025
However, the Cutler documentary project could examine a downside to seizing Greenland (apart from disrupting the NATO alliance): the site is strewn with hazardous material.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alliance
Noun
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Like Israel, the U.S. is not a party to the international treaty that established the ICC.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA TODAY,
6 Feb. 2025
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Flashback: Then-President Jimmy Carter signed treaties with Panama's leader in 1977 for the U.S. to gradually cede control of the canal, which connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.—
Sareen Habeshian,
Axios,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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His finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, has promised to withdraw from the government coalition if Israel does not return to war in Gaza when the current ceasefire expires on March 1.—
Mick Krever,
CNN,
18 Feb. 2025
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The groups represented seven trans children, a coalition of trans-affirming medical providers, and the LGBTQ+ advocacy group.—
Abby Monteil,
Them,
18 Feb. 2025
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In 2024, the film commission offered over 150 training and development programs in partnership with top talents regionally and internationally.—
Partner Content,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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Fans celebrate new `Euforia’ jersey Inter Miami hosted a season kickoff celebration in partnership with Royal Caribbean at Wynwood Marketplace on Wednesday.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
14 Feb. 2025
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This offseason, the Dodgers signed Blake Snell to a five-year, $182 million contract; closer Tanner Scott to a four-year, $72 million deal; and Teoscar Hernandez to a three-year, $66 million pact.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
7 Feb. 2025
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Last June, Kim Jong Un established a mutual defense pact, which guarantees Russia’s military assistance if North Korea faces armed aggression.—
Seung-Whan Choi,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 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
Noun
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This peak in orders is unprecedented in the history of Italy's sparkling wine exports for the month of November, the association says.—
Ruth Sherlock,
NPR,
7 Feb. 2025
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The Cosmos livestock shipping association held its annual meeting Saturday afternoon.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In a recent article, Newsweek covered a new report by Realtor.com which said that the factors that fueled the state's massive population growth in recent years—affordable housing, jobs and good weather—will continue in the future, making Texas the largest state in the union by 2045.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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The Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild will bestow Allison Janney with the union’s top honor, the Distinguished Artisan Award, on Saturday during the 12th annual MUAHS Awards.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2025
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If there is no international federation policy, previously established International Olympic Committee policy criteria would apply.—
Eric Olson,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2025
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Anyone who volunteers at least 250 hours at a federation recreation site is eligible for the annual pass.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Alliance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alliance. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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