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as in organization
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
a league of concerned parishioners who are seeking a greater voice in church affairs
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as in coalition
an association of persons, parties, or states for mutual assistance and protection
created to avert future wars, the League of Nations was a forerunner of the United Nations
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as in type
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
that falls into a different league of fiction—the popular novel
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as in to cooperate
to form or enter into an association that furthers the interests of its members
the whole block leagued together to keep a liquor store from opening in their neighborhood
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as in to collaborate
to participate or assist in a joint effort to accomplish an end
some unlikely political bedfellows leagued together to get the bill passed
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Recent Examples of league
Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025
Silver also confirmed Thursday that the league was looking into building its own league in Europe, a blended structure that would include permanent franchises—with slots to be sold akin to domestic expansion—and space for a few EuroLeague teams to join the competition annually.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 4 Nov. 2024
The leagued also honored Willie Mays, the baseball icon who died on Tuesday and used to call Rickwood Field home.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 21 June 2024
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Noun
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
Silver also confirmed Thursday that the league was looking into building its own league in Europe, a blended structure that would include permanent franchises—with slots to be sold akin to domestic expansion—and space for a few EuroLeague teams to join the competition annually.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
Women’s Sports conference in October, three investors believe that capital needs to move in other arenas outside of the teams and leagues themselves.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 4 Nov. 2024
The leagued also honored Willie Mays, the baseball icon who died on Tuesday and used to call Rickwood Field home.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 21 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for league
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The research is the result of collaboration between the Maine Department of Marine Resources, the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy, the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries, and several other organizations.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Tren de Aragua, which the U.S. Department of State designated a foreign terrorist organization, originated in a prison in the South American country.—
ASSOCIATED PRESS,
TIME,
23 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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Many sanctuary cities in California have refused to cooperate with federal immigration authorities.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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The bottom line is that despite having APIs or connectivity of one kind or another, there isn’t an ironclad guarantee that the AGIs will opt to cooperate.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Final Advice While advanced analytic techniques are uncommon in CX practices today, CX programs and leaders should challenge themselves and find a path to facilitate, collaborate, or expand the CX mandate to pursue a more quantitative approach that will prepare them for the future of CX.—
Forrester,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Alyson is also known for working with Halsey and has also collaborated with Avril Lavigne.—
Renan Botelho,
WWD,
21 Mar. 2025
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If deployed at scale by higher education institutions, these models could help students access world-class programs locally, allowing more talent to stay, learn, and contribute to South Africa’s long-term growth.—
Michael Sheldrick,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Some Western nations recognize the importance of cognitive warfare and have policies, practices and even institutions to compete in the cognitive space.—
Michael Miklaucic,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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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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View Recipe Fruits of all kinds, especially berries, grapes, apples, and citrus, are celebrated by health experts for their anti-inflammatory properties.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Mar. 2025
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Maybe not, and hopefully not, to the same extent—hopefully not ever finding themselves in the position of total dependence on Russian energy of any kind.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
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Engineering talent, marketing resources, and strategic focus were divided across competing products rather than united behind a singular vision.—
Jennifer J. Fondrevay,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Social media’s ability to unite the community quickly began to shine through.—
Devyn Byers,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2025
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“League.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/league. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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