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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
Simon Hughes, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Posey does deserve credit for helping improve the minor leagues, and with that, the possibilities are blinding.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
The state is expected to receive $5 million from it, but participants in the leagues themselves will not be taxed.
—Ben Szalinski, CBS News, 16 June 2026
In 2026, there is more than just hope for the WNBA and other womens’ sports leagues.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 16 June 2026
That includes broadcasters, youth programs, apparel companies and pro leagues.
—Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 16 June 2026
After the first phase, the top vote-getters in the National and American leagues — currently Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Yordan Alvarez of the Houston Astros, respectively — automatically earn starting spots.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 15 June 2026
Panini has cards and stickers for dozens of sports leagues, allowing fans to collect notable players.
—Julianna Mejia, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2026
The Padres led the major leagues with 48 sacrifice bunts in 2025 and were second with 28 sacrifice bunts in ‘24.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 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
At that edition in Germany, 19 from the squad of 22 had experience of professional football in Ghana’s top two divisions before leaving for European leagues, usually as teenagers.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Posey does deserve credit for helping improve the minor leagues, and with that, the possibilities are blinding.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
The state is expected to receive $5 million from it, but participants in the leagues themselves will not be taxed.
—Ben Szalinski, CBS News, 16 June 2026
In 2026, there is more than just hope for the WNBA and other womens’ sports leagues.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 16 June 2026
That includes broadcasters, youth programs, apparel companies and pro leagues.
—Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 16 June 2026
After the first phase, the top vote-getters in the National and American leagues — currently Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Yordan Alvarez of the Houston Astros, respectively — automatically earn starting spots.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 15 June 2026
Panini has cards and stickers for dozens of sports leagues, allowing fans to collect notable players.
—Julianna Mejia, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2026
The Padres led the major leagues with 48 sacrifice bunts in 2025 and were second with 28 sacrifice bunts in ‘24.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 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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The Eastern Pacific remains a key corridor for narcotics trafficking, with criminal organizations frequently using small vessels to move drugs toward North America.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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In May, drinks giants Carlsberg and Diageo were among 40 organizations that signed a declaration of intent to scale regenerative agriculture across their supply chains, through a program developed by the Sustainable Agriculture Initiative platform.—
Jasmin Sykes,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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Tim Jones, a former top Republican in the Missouri House, who is involved in the campaign for Amendment 5, said business organizations like the Chamber are broad coalitions.—
Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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Knowing this, the temptation to adopt a more siloed strategy, one that eschews coalitions with allies who have disappointed us, is strong.—
Ta-Nehisi Coates,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
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Other types of attractions include shows, character meet-and-greets, climbing structures and wet and dry play areas.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Assembly Bill 46, which cleared the Senate late last month, gives judges wider latitude to deny diversion petitions and limits the types of crimes for which a defendant can be granted diversion.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Pray that the weather cooperates!—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
14 June 2026
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Request an outdoor table when the weather cooperates.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
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Union regularly collaborates with stylist Thomas Christos Kikis, who also counts Rachel McAdams and Sophia Richie Grainge among his high-profile clientele.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
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The next time your computer powers up instantly, your paycheck arrives electronically, your team collaborates across time zones or your work helps another person solve a problem, pause for a moment.—
ByBryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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In Africa, the associations are reliant on the government and treasury.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Politicians and nursing associations have warned that federal borrowing loan caps will force students into private loans, which typically have higher interest rates, leaving students with more debt over time.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
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In the 2026 edition, FIFA is operating the tournament itself, dealing directly with host cities rather than through national federations.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
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The World Cup of Pickleball grew from 32 participating countries to 78 in just one year, a jump that has reshaped how investors and federations talk about the sport’s trajectory.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
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The system focuses on detecting and identifying Class 1 drones, which are among the smallest categories of military and commercial unmanned aircraft.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
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The rooms There are 19 room categories, including 11 different suite types.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Leagues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leagues. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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