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as in organizations
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 coalitions
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 types
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 cooperates
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 collaborates
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 leagues
Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
The Jets currently hold the longest active playoff drought in the NFL and across all major North American professional sports leagues, having missed the postseason for 15 consecutive seasons (2011–2025).
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
And if Elon Musk wanted to, would he get approved by the leagues?
—Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Unfortunately, the results of the past 12 days have merely added leverage to the leagues that already have all the advantages.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
The Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) challenge system, which has been tested in the minor leagues and MLB spring training, will make its debut Wednesday night in the MLB season opener, when the San Francisco Giants play host to the New York Yankees — coincidentally in America’s high tech capital.
—Juliette Arcodia, NBC news, 24 Mar. 2026
The Pirates reassigned Griffin to the minor leagues over the weekend.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Many had already worked with a timer in the minor leagues, and after three seasons, the veterans have gotten used to it.
—Abbey Mastracco, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2026
The Dodgers have decided that, at least for now, the best setting for that growth is the major leagues.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
While still leagues ahead of other wealthy individuals, Musk isn’t the only Texan with an astronomical net worth.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 6 Nov. 2025
Noun
Her dad and grandfather, both named Ed, are members of the Providence Hall of Fame and played baseball in the minor leagues.
—Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
The Jets currently hold the longest active playoff drought in the NFL and across all major North American professional sports leagues, having missed the postseason for 15 consecutive seasons (2011–2025).
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
And if Elon Musk wanted to, would he get approved by the leagues?
—Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Unfortunately, the results of the past 12 days have merely added leverage to the leagues that already have all the advantages.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
The Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) challenge system, which has been tested in the minor leagues and MLB spring training, will make its debut Wednesday night in the MLB season opener, when the San Francisco Giants play host to the New York Yankees — coincidentally in America’s high tech capital.
—Juliette Arcodia, NBC news, 24 Mar. 2026
The Pirates reassigned Griffin to the minor leagues over the weekend.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Many had already worked with a timer in the minor leagues, and after three seasons, the veterans have gotten used to it.
—Abbey Mastracco, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2026
The Dodgers have decided that, at least for now, the best setting for that growth is the major leagues.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
The world watched athletes kneel, teams protest and leagues pause.
—Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
While still leagues ahead of other wealthy individuals, Musk isn’t the only Texan with an astronomical net worth.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leagues
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Porter has also worked as a meteorological technical subject matter expert in for both government and commercial organizations around the world.—
Greg Porter,
San Francisco Chronicle,
26 Mar. 2026
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Volusia Valor Days returns for its third free annual event Saturday and Sunday with more than 40 working military vehicles, including tanks and artillery, living history displays, veterans’ organizations, first responders and more than 100 battlefield reenactors.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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State coalitions against domestic violence say employees who remain at these jobs often juggle multiple roles and face substantial burnout.—
Kaelyn Lara,
The Conversation,
25 Mar. 2026
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And while there will be room for advocacy organizations, trade associations, and coalitions to take their various positions, this has to come first, Kibbe continued.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Mar. 2026
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Over the past four decades that followed its formation, Hezbollah has received billions of dollars in funding as well as different types of Iranian weapons.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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These are low-density regions, not regions completely devoid of all types of matter.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
26 Mar. 2026
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Combine that with annual appearances from the country’s best music ensembles and this fest is a sure winner no matter who is on stage — at least when the weather cooperates.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
16 Mar. 2026
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If the weather cooperates next winter, the bulbs can perform well again.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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The first release of an eight-album series in which American composer and pianist Michael Harrison collaborates with a global assortment of artists combining Eastern and Western musical traditions.—
Arts Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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In this deeply intimate and haunting documentary, Alan Berliner posthumously collaborates with his friend and colleague, experimental New York City filmmaker Benita Raphan, who died by suicide during the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2026
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For many viewers, the dog’s reaction felt like a reminder that rescue animals arrive with histories—habits, memories, and sensory associations formed long before adoption.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Mayor Ellen Zoppo-Sassu is convening a conference of condominium associations from around the city for Wednesday evening to share ideas on what — if anything — the city can do to ease the financial pressure.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
1 Apr. 2026
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The new policy is expected to supersede existing policies established in some international sports federations, including in track and field, boxing, and swimming.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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The new collection features official away jerseys for 25 partner federations—each boasts a Trefoil on the chest and leans heavily into nostalgic ’90s design.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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The categories included multiple race distances, fun runs, road cycling events and sprint triathlons.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
1 Apr. 2026
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Experts say such failures highlight new categories of risk.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Leagues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leagues. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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