as in union
an association of persons, parties, or states for mutual assistance and protection
the new organization is a federation of existing organizations that were all dedicated to preserving Civil War battlefields
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Recent Examples of federation
The ‘crisis committee’ of La Liga, the Spanish football federation (RFEF), Liga F (the top-flight women’s league) and the Valencian and Castilla La Mancha regional federations is due to meet for a second time this week.
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Dermot Corrigan, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
The vast majority Jewish community relations councils, or JCRCs, are affiliated with the federation system, and rely on its funding.
—Ron Kampeas, Sun Sentinel, 19 Nov. 2024
The federation breaks down spending into four categories.
—Jay L. Zagorsky / The Conversation, Quartz, 28 Oct. 2024
Hermoso welcomes Alexia Putellas and Irene Paredes to her home to explain how she was hounded by members of the Spanish federation to corroborate Rubiales' version of events.
—Asif Burhan, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Dermot Corrigan, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
The vast majority Jewish community relations councils, or JCRCs, are affiliated with the federation system, and rely on its funding.
—Ron Kampeas, Sun Sentinel, 19 Nov. 2024
The federation breaks down spending into four categories.
—Jay L. Zagorsky / The Conversation, Quartz, 28 Oct. 2024
Hermoso welcomes Alexia Putellas and Irene Paredes to her home to explain how she was hounded by members of the Spanish federation to corroborate Rubiales' version of events.
—Asif Burhan, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for federation
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If the two companies forged a union, the same business leaders would be producing and selling the top sweet and savory snacks in America.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Over 98,000 workers took part in the first round of strikes on Dec. 2, the union IG Metall said at the time.Sophie Kiderlin,Jenni Reid,Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024
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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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The New Democrats’ endorsement of Connolly is not surprising, given that the Virginia Democrat is a member of the coalition.Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Dec. 2024
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Most of the clashes involve Kurdish groups under the banner of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and pro-Turkish elements of the Free Syrian Army (FSA), which are part of the broader coalition that ousted Bashar al-Assad.Tim Lister, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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The early curiosity provides a window into the overlap between parts of the left and right, whose views on excessive government spending, especially around the country’s military apparatus, have created unlikely alliances that could crystallize in the new Trump era.Hanna Trudo, The Hill, 10 Dec. 2024
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That’s partly thanks to an informal alliance with tech companies, including Meta, that want to avoid handing Nvidia an outright monopoly.Billy Perrigo, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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Schröder was one of the 20 lowest-pace guards in the league so far this season, while Simmons is one of the ten highest-paced.C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024
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Kessler would have provided defense, and with Davis by his side, the Lakers would have had two of the top shot-blocking centers in the league.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement The Siletz is a confederation of over two dozen bands and tribes whose traditional homelands spanned western Oregon, as well as parts of northern California and southwestern Washington state.Claire Rush, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
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The event, which is set to be played every four years, includes 32 teams from FIFA’s six soccer confederations.Tim Reynolds, Sun Sentinel, 19 Oct. 2024
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“Federation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/federation. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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