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as in treaties
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 coalitions
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 partnerships
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 alliances
Besides Gaza, Biden's defeat might have serious consequences for Ukraine, NATO and America's alliances generally.
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Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2024
Reflect on your friendships and group alliances.
—USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
Ready to make strategic alliances?
—USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
The new theory posits that the monument’s stones, sourced from distant regions, served as symbols of political alliances, possibly after unrest.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
The event was an intense and revealing look into how people behave when significant sums of money are on the line, from alliances to emotional reactions over financial stakes.
—True Tamplin, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
With the concept of tribal alliances still exotic at this early stage of the show’s evolution, the Pagong tribe members were a mess of conflicting agendas and illusions about making voting decisions based on integrity and other such nonsense.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
The international story of this year may be the collapse of Iran’s alliances.
—Robin Wright, The New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2024
Whether that means documenting your work, building alliances within the organization, or knowing when to move on, understanding the signs of a narcissistic boss is the first step toward reclaiming agency in a challenging workplace.
—Mark Murphy, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2024
Reflect on your friendships and group alliances.
—USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
Ready to make strategic alliances?
—USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
The new theory posits that the monument’s stones, sourced from distant regions, served as symbols of political alliances, possibly after unrest.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
The event was an intense and revealing look into how people behave when significant sums of money are on the line, from alliances to emotional reactions over financial stakes.
—True Tamplin, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
With the concept of tribal alliances still exotic at this early stage of the show’s evolution, the Pagong tribe members were a mess of conflicting agendas and illusions about making voting decisions based on integrity and other such nonsense.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
The international story of this year may be the collapse of Iran’s alliances.
—Robin Wright, The New Yorker, 19 Dec. 2024
Whether that means documenting your work, building alliances within the organization, or knowing when to move on, understanding the signs of a narcissistic boss is the first step toward reclaiming agency in a challenging workplace.
—Mark Murphy, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alliances
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The founders expected the federal government to deal with issues of national concern, such as protecting the border, entering into treaties with other nations, and settling disputes between the states.—
Adam A. Millsap,
Forbes,
13 Dec. 2024
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West Germany and South Korea agreed to similar terms in return for defense treaties with NATO and the United States.—
Michael McFaul,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Dec. 2024
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Because of their mission and non-partisan nature, EDOs are in a strong position to assemble coalitions around specific opportunities.—
Jenna Saucedo-Herrera,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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Throughout Germany, where the AfD has placed highly in state elections, the other parties have generally refused to form coalitions with it.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
20 Dec. 2024
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Albeit using natural gas, not just renewables, Constellation Energy excels in clean energy, bolstered by strategic partnerships, a 20-year power purchasing agreement with Microsoft, and rising demand for nuclear power, driving strong performance and growth in the energy sector.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Workforce training and partnerships with academic institutions help bridge gaps.—
Mikko Karkkainen,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Engaging in industry conferences, virtual networking events, job fairs and joining professional associations related to your field will expand your network and provide valuable insights into emerging trends.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Collaborating with these associations can help close skills gaps and improve employee retention.—
Kerrie Jordan,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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The headline-grabbing protests could also inspire some workers to organize unions at new facilities, posing a future threat to the company's distribution network -- but the protesters appear far from attaining the scale necessary for such impact, the experts said.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
23 Dec. 2024
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Amazon Says Striking Drivers Are Not Employees The Teamsters have established 20 bargaining units across multiple Amazon facilities and are demanding that the company officially recognize these unions at each location.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Build relationships from your LinkedIn profile.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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From that will come new relationships and possibly new friendships.—
Jeanne Phillips,
The Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2025
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Of course, there will also be an endless stream of collaborations.—
Alice Cary,
Vogue,
26 Dec. 2024
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His collaborations with directors like Hariharan, Padmarajan, and Adoor Gopalakrishnan elevated Malayalam cinema to new heights.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
26 Dec. 2024
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Some had gang affiliations, but many did not.—
Tracy Wilkinson,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Dec. 2024
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Hospitals with religious affiliations sometimes don’t perform procedures to empty the uterus.—
Kavitha Surana,
ProPublica,
19 Dec. 2024
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“Alliances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alliances. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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