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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
The confederation is controlled by the Spanish national government.
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Emma Bubola, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
That is how the U.S. and Mexico, and four other CONCACAF (the confederation for North and Central America, plus the Caribbean) nations, ended up in this summer’s edition.
—Melanie Anzidei, The Athletic, 18 July 2024
Women remain underrepresented at the European confederation UEFA.
—Samindra Kunti, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
The member states in a confederation usually possess independent international personalities.
—Omar M. Dajani, Foreign Affairs, 19 Sep. 2024
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Emma Bubola, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
That is how the U.S. and Mexico, and four other CONCACAF (the confederation for North and Central America, plus the Caribbean) nations, ended up in this summer’s edition.
—Melanie Anzidei, The Athletic, 18 July 2024
Women remain underrepresented at the European confederation UEFA.
—Samindra Kunti, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
The member states in a confederation usually possess independent international personalities.
—Omar M. Dajani, Foreign Affairs, 19 Sep. 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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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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Can association’s new tree block owner’s ocean view? ASK IRA: Did the Heat do right by protecting their youth in the Jimmy Butler trade?—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
7 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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Among a few standouts are 35-year-old Brittany, a funny and vivacious partnership executive who does not get nearly enough screen time, and Joey, a goofy 35-year-old physician associate with the Platonic Ideal of a Minnesota accent.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
14 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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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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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 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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Whole Foods also alleged the union coerced and intimidated workers in an effort to win the election.—
Greg Bensinger,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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While the doctors found nothing alarming, disturbing allegations about Payne’s relationship with Henry began to emerge on TikTok around that time.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
11 Feb. 2025
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The intervention from Trump’s DOJ comes after the mayor has drawn ire from fellow Democrats for months over his relationship with the Republican president.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2025
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European foreign ministers agreed on Saturday that allowing Ukraine to join the military alliance in the future could be the easiest and most cost-efficient way to deter Russia from future aggression toward its neighbor.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
15 Feb. 2025
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Earlier this week, NATO allies were left scrambling for direction after Trump’s administration signaled concessions to Moscow, upending the alliance’s approach to an almost three-year-old war.—
Caitlin Danaher,
CNN,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Confederation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confederation. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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