as in union
an association of persons, parties, or states for mutual assistance and protection
a confederacy of several small nations who had promised to come to one another's aid if any were attacked
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Recent Examples of confederacy
At this early stage, stakeholders that include the Plaza District Council — a confederacy of residents and businesses working to maintain the vitality of the Plaza and its surrounding neighborhoods — see the new ownership as providing fresh hope.
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Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2024
Another would be to partition the country to some degree and establish a confederacy of sorts to replace central rule from Damascus.
—Steven Simon, Foreign Affairs, 9 Oct. 2015
Instead, Cortés wandered into a collection of city states, three of them joined in a powerful confederacy, the Triple Alliance.
—Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2024
It’s believed by many that this five-nation confederacy, considered by many to be North America’s oldest living democracy, was formed during a total (or near total) solar eclipse, and marked the beginning of peace among the nations.
—Wendy O'Dea, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2024
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Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2024
Another would be to partition the country to some degree and establish a confederacy of sorts to replace central rule from Damascus.
—Steven Simon, Foreign Affairs, 9 Oct. 2015
Instead, Cortés wandered into a collection of city states, three of them joined in a powerful confederacy, the Triple Alliance.
—Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2024
It’s believed by many that this five-nation confederacy, considered by many to be North America’s oldest living democracy, was formed during a total (or near total) solar eclipse, and marked the beginning of peace among the nations.
—Wendy O'Dea, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confederacy
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That comes as some system workers unions negotiate for higher pay and other workplace improvements.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2025
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And some districts have tried to brand public schools as charters by providing limited autonomy even though the buildings are district buildings and teachers are card-carrying union members.—
Ryan Craig,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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But that alliance is fraying at the seams after Kiir fired Machar loyalists as part of a Cabinet reshuffle this year.—
Kate Bartlett,
NPR,
22 Mar. 2025
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But Trump, a notorious skeptic of the U.S.-led transatlantic alliance, would not have to pull out of NATO to break it up.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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Greenland's government had already voiced displeasure about the visit, and tensions were further exacerbated by recent election results and ongoing coalition talks.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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The foundation is a coalition that includes: the Connecticut Business and Industry Association; the Connecticut Education Association; the United Way of Connecticut; the School and State Finance Project; and Domus Kids, a nonprofit youth development initiative.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2025
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So the true question here is whether America aspires to be a strong, unified country or merely a fragmented confederation that doesn't stand for anything in particular and will cease to inspire the world.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
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Seven years ago, the Mexico City native was named the top male player of CONCACAF, a confederation of all teams from North America, Central America and the Caribbean.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
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The winter sports federations, including those that govern skiing and snowboarding, curling, luge, and ice hockey have by and large stood steadfast: no Russians or Belarusians, even as neutrals.—
Blythe Lawrence,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Arden said the federation, which covers communities from Boynton Beach north to Jupiter, has been reaching out not only to the gay community but to an assortment of demographics, including young families, interfaith families, people who live in northern communities and those who live farther south.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2025
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For example, Brazilian Fred Biondi played the LIV Promotions event in December 2024 (not an official league's event) and was not prohibited from playing in the 2025 Mexico Open at VidantaWorld or the 2025 Panama Championship on the Korn Ferry Tour.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
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The Denver Onyx, Colorado’s team in the new women’s professional league, Women’s Elite Rugby, plays its first match at 1 p.m. Saturday at Infinity Park against the Bay Breakers.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Confederacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confederacy. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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