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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
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.
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Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025
The national team are not recognised by FIFA, the world’s governing body, but their football association (or KAK, an acronym in the native language) is working tirelessly to join CONCACAF, the confederation of North America, Central America and the Caribbean.
—Richard Amofa, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
Take Zheng Yi Sao for example, the most successful pirate in history who at the height of her power had a confederation of 70,000 pirates under her command.
—Esther K. Choy, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
The Swedish industry has some 30,000 employees and a turnover of 2.6 billion euros, 80 percent of which is from export, with the most important markets being the European Union, Norway and the U.S. Annual figures were compiled by TMF, Sweden’s confederation for the furniture and woodworks industry.
—Anders Modig Davin, WWD, 13 Feb. 2025
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Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2025
The national team are not recognised by FIFA, the world’s governing body, but their football association (or KAK, an acronym in the native language) is working tirelessly to join CONCACAF, the confederation of North America, Central America and the Caribbean.
—Richard Amofa, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
Take Zheng Yi Sao for example, the most successful pirate in history who at the height of her power had a confederation of 70,000 pirates under her command.
—Esther K. Choy, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
The Swedish industry has some 30,000 employees and a turnover of 2.6 billion euros, 80 percent of which is from export, with the most important markets being the European Union, Norway and the U.S. Annual figures were compiled by TMF, Sweden’s confederation for the furniture and woodworks industry.
—Anders Modig Davin, WWD, 13 Feb. 2025
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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
Noun
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The court’s order involved a technical legal assessment of the right, or standing, of several nonprofit associations to sue over the firings.—
Mark Sherman,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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This includes more robust small business impact assessments, expanded export training and support, and greater engagement with industry associations that represent smaller firms.—
Natalie Madeira Cofield,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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With no standout options to replace him, the federation went for a safe pair of hands.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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The federation was formed in 1993 by 75 martial arts masters from around the world to unify the community and work together toward world peace, according to the group’s website.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
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The platform has also formed strategic partnerships with third-party security firms to fortify its systems.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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As a social media powerhouse, Watanabe is a notable influencer in the fashion and beauty space, having signed global partnerships with brands like Adidas x Ivy Park, Gap, Savage X Fenty, Fendi, and Hugo Boss.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2025
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On the other was an international coalition of right-wing influencers, including Bolsonaro, Musk, and, increasingly, President Donald Trump.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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The protests were organized by a coalition of over 150 groups, including 50501, civil rights organizations, labor unions and advocacy groups.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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The charitable arm of the performers union has partnered with Heritage Auctions to help raise money for the foundation to mark its 40th anniversary.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2025
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Only pilots, flight dispatchers, and flight attendants at subsidiary regional carrier Endeavor Air are union members.—
Ted Reed,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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When Life Gives You Tangerines has been well-received, with critics praising the chemistry among its performers and the scope of the series, which folds the political and cultural milieu of Korea in tandem with its central relationship.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s relationship is always giving people something to talk about.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
2 Apr. 2025
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His apparent alliance with Trump was not his first link with a president.—
James Barron,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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The once sturdy alliance between the Democratic communities in Hobart Township fractured Thursday as the Hobart Township Board voted to pull out of a New Chicago town complex project at 122 Huber Blvd.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Confederation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confederation. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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