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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
All-male alliances like Christian/Devens and Coach’s bro-down have dwarfed the screen time allotted to Kamilla/Dee/Tiffany and Tiffany/Aubry.
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Joe Reid, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2026
The show promises fierce competition, unexpected alliances, and the kind of unfiltered drama that has defined Unwell across its programming slate.
—Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Mar. 2026
After their work, people began to talk about individuals with personalities, alliances, rivalries, friendships and grief.
—Mireya Mayor, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2026
Part of that growth comes from alliances with like-minded broadcasters, such as Spain’s Movistar Plus+.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
Duhamel has remained relatively mum on his political alliances over the years, but did endorse Republican candidate Doug Burgum for governor of North Carolina in 2016 and his run for president in 2023.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Diversifying from oil and investing to shore up their alliances may be even more important for Gulf officials who are looking beyond the current conflict.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Media Rights Capital’s loss in an pricey insurance dispute over the demise of House of Cards was ultimately a reversal of fortune and shifting alliances right of out Frank Underwood’s playbook.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026
The Abundance conference, too, was a gathering of people who claimed to be seeking bipartisan alliances.
—Gaby Del Valle, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Joe Reid, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2026
The show promises fierce competition, unexpected alliances, and the kind of unfiltered drama that has defined Unwell across its programming slate.
—Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Mar. 2026
After their work, people began to talk about individuals with personalities, alliances, rivalries, friendships and grief.
—Mireya Mayor, The Conversation, 27 Mar. 2026
Part of that growth comes from alliances with like-minded broadcasters, such as Spain’s Movistar Plus+.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
Duhamel has remained relatively mum on his political alliances over the years, but did endorse Republican candidate Doug Burgum for governor of North Carolina in 2016 and his run for president in 2023.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
Diversifying from oil and investing to shore up their alliances may be even more important for Gulf officials who are looking beyond the current conflict.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Media Rights Capital’s loss in an pricey insurance dispute over the demise of House of Cards was ultimately a reversal of fortune and shifting alliances right of out Frank Underwood’s playbook.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026
The Abundance conference, too, was a gathering of people who claimed to be seeking bipartisan alliances.
—Gaby Del Valle, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alliances
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But a series of court decisions in the past 50 years has given the executive branch more leeway to withdraw from treaties.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2026
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The world has spent 70 years building treaties, monitoring systems, and institutions to manage nuclear risk.—
Ashish K. Jha,
STAT,
25 Mar. 2026
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State coalitions against domestic violence say employees who remain at these jobs often juggle multiple roles and face substantial burnout.—
Kaelyn Lara,
The Conversation,
25 Mar. 2026
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And while there will be room for advocacy organizations, trade associations, and coalitions to take their various positions, this has to come first, Kibbe continued.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Mar. 2026
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Ukraine signed 10-year security pacts with Saudi Arabia and Qatar, with a UAE agreement expected soon, expanding Kyiv’s Middle Eastern defense partnerships.—
Volodymyr Yurchuk,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
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The district allocated around $467,000 toward the program transition, including for project staff, curriculum and professional development, marketing and recruiting and community partnerships.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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Ukraine signed 10-year security pacts with Saudi Arabia and Qatar, with a UAE agreement expected soon, expanding Kyiv’s Middle Eastern defense partnerships.—
Volodymyr Yurchuk,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
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The team also re-signed several internal free agents to one-year deals, and those short-term contracts have given the Panthers the opportunity to upgrade elsewhere, presumably on similar-sized pacts.—
Mike Kaye
Updated March 20,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Mar. 2026
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For many viewers, the dog’s reaction felt like a reminder that rescue animals arrive with histories—habits, memories, and sensory associations formed long before adoption.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Mayor Ellen Zoppo-Sassu is convening a conference of condominium associations from around the city for Wednesday evening to share ideas on what — if anything — the city can do to ease the financial pressure.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
1 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, Kilkenny will continue to cover core issues impacting the industry’s workforce and the business of Hollywood unions for THR’s website and print magazine.—
THR Staff,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2026
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According to the spokesperson, UPS had engaged in discussions with the local unions in the region regarding driver participation in the buyout program.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Mar. 2026
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The new adaptation has to figure out how to update the screenplay to avoid the mostly exploitational way such relationships were treated in the dramas of the 1970s.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Some young men say early exposure led to compulsive use, affecting relationships and daily life.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Her dad and grandfather, both named Ed, are members of the Providence Hall of Fame and played baseball in the minor leagues.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Jets currently hold the longest active playoff drought in the NFL and across all major North American professional sports leagues, having missed the postseason for 15 consecutive seasons (2011–2025).—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Alliances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alliances. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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