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as in confederacy
an association of persons, parties, or states for mutual assistance and protection
the smaller nations were forced to form a confederation out of self-defense
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as in association
the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters)
the big-budget movie was produced by the studio in confederation with another in order to lower the risk
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Recent Examples of confederation
This period saw the rise of powerful tribal confederations and complex societies, which eventually came into contact with the expanding Roman Empire, leading to their eventual subjugation.
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Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
The two dominant confederations have no particular responsibility to help others grow, but UEFA and CONMEBOL reaching out to nations from other continents would be better for world football.
—Michael Cox, The Athletic, 9 July 2024
With such continental club competitions scheduled in all other confederations as well, 2025 will be the first year ever that every continent has an official women’s club champion.
—Neel Shelat, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
It is organized by CONMEBOL, the confederation that oversees South American football, and features mostly South American teams.
—Melanie Anzidei, The Athletic, 18 July 2024
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Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
The two dominant confederations have no particular responsibility to help others grow, but UEFA and CONMEBOL reaching out to nations from other continents would be better for world football.
—Michael Cox, The Athletic, 9 July 2024
With such continental club competitions scheduled in all other confederations as well, 2025 will be the first year ever that every continent has an official women’s club champion.
—Neel Shelat, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
It is organized by CONMEBOL, the confederation that oversees South American football, and features mostly South American teams.
—Melanie Anzidei, The Athletic, 18 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confederation
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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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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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The partnerships showcases her irrefutable confidence and self-expression both on and off the court.—
Jaden Thompson,
WWD,
10 Mar. 2025
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The potential partnership comes as turbulence is intensifying between the U.S. and Europe over U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to suspend military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
10 Mar. 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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Terror is not a word used loosely by the coalition members.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 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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Toward the end of high school, Allison found herself in an abusive relationship.—
Sarah Lustbader,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2025
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These values inform everything from investment strategies to philanthropic initiatives to relationships with external partners.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Another headwind for ocean freight pricing this year is a major change in the ocean shipper alliance structure.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
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Wednesday's disclosures also give an idea of the scale of the administration's retreat from U.S. aid and development assistance overseas, and from decades of U.S. policy that foreign aid helps U.S. interests by stabilizing other countries and economies and building alliances.—
ELLEN KNICKMEYER AND MATTHEW LEE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Confederation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confederation. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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