confederations

noun

Definition of confederationsnext
plural of confederation
1
as in confederacies
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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2
as in associations
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 Synonyms for confederations
  1. associations
  2. partnerships
  3. coalitions
  4. relationships
  5. alliances
  6. collaborations
  7. unions
  8. affiliations
Noun
  • 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
  • To aid with skills development, leverage the support of training programs offered by industry associations like the National Association of Manufacturers, Society of Manufacturing Engineers or The Manufacturing Institute.
    Kerrie Jordan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of associations
Noun
  • Matt Conlin, Fluent’s CCO & Founder, drives sales, marketing, and partnerships.
    Matthew Conlin, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • This ranged from partnerships with Pininfarina, which designed cars for Ferrari, to the Atlantic Challenger, a powerboat that made a 1988 Atlantic crossing without refueling.
    Robb Report Staff, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of partnerships
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of coalitions
Noun
  • Build relationships from your LinkedIn profile.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • From that will come new relationships and possibly new friendships.
    Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of relationships
Noun
  • Besides Gaza, Biden's defeat might have serious consequences for Ukraine, NATO and America's alliances generally.
    Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Reflect on your friendships and group alliances.
    USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of alliances
Noun
  • Of course, there will also be an endless stream of collaborations.
    Alice Cary, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
  • His collaborations with directors like Hariharan, Padmarajan, and Adoor Gopalakrishnan elevated Malayalam cinema to new heights.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of collaborations
Noun
  • Strikes — particularly ones that happen during the holidays, a time of high economic activity — can help unions exercise leverage during negotiations or flex their muscles by garnering support from workers and sympathetic consumers.
    CBS News, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2024
  • This would require new language and agreements from multiple unions, to be negotiated with producers, executives and buyers.
    Diane Farr, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of unions
Noun
  • Some had gang affiliations, but many did not.
    Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Hospitals with religious affiliations sometimes don’t perform procedures to empty the uterus.
    Kavitha Surana, ProPublica, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of affiliations
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