1
as in merger
the act or an instance of joining two or more things into one
the union of East Germany and West Germany that became possible after the fall of communism
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as in confederacy
an association of persons, parties, or states for mutual assistance and protection
in 1949 the U.S. and Canada joined their European allies in a transatlantic union to defend Western Europe from aggression by the Soviet Union
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as in association
the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters)
the movie studio is producing the blockbuster in union with another studio because of the tremendous cost involved
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Recent Examples of union
The unions claim that the administration can't administer payments.
—
Louis Casiano, Fox News, 10 Feb. 2025
Controversies surrounding the county’s first Latina sheriff began late last year when deputies and union members accused her of misconduct, corruption, and workplace harassment.
—Ryan MacAsero, The Mercury News, 9 Feb. 2025
The union represents employees who perform the city’s snowplowing and ice control operations, among other services.
—Julia Fomby, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Several other unions that represent federal workers did not respond to interview requests.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
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Louis Casiano, Fox News, 10 Feb. 2025
Controversies surrounding the county’s first Latina sheriff began late last year when deputies and union members accused her of misconduct, corruption, and workplace harassment.
—Ryan MacAsero, The Mercury News, 9 Feb. 2025
The union represents employees who perform the city’s snowplowing and ice control operations, among other services.
—Julia Fomby, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Several other unions that represent federal workers did not respond to interview requests.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for union
Recent Examples of Synonyms for union
Noun
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In December, Honda and Nissan began merger discussions to create the world's third-largest automaker by vehicle sales, with talks set to conclude in June.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2025
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The company is involved in a merger agreement with Alloy Parent LLC, which is subject to various closing conditions and regulatory approvals.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
13 Feb. 2025
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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
Noun
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Can association’s new tree block owner’s ocean view? ASK IRA: Did the Heat do right by protecting their youth in the Jimmy Butler trade?—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2025
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The Cosmos livestock shipping association held its annual meeting Saturday afternoon.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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That level of unification, combined with the fact that players were now all online, rather than sequestered to arcades, was also a boon for the developers, who now had access to more data than ever.—
Veerender Jubbal,
Rolling Stone,
31 Jan. 2025
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The ultimate goal is forcing Taiwan to acquiesce to unification.—
David Sacks,
Foreign Affairs,
8 Nov. 2024
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The groups represented seven trans children, a coalition of trans-affirming medical providers, and the LGBTQ+ advocacy group.—
Abby Monteil,
Them,
18 Feb. 2025
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Germany’s mainstream parties have refused to enter coalitions with the AfD, which German intelligence agencies classify as an extremist organization.—
Mark Landler,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Among a few standouts are 35-year-old Brittany, a funny and vivacious partnership executive who does not get nearly enough screen time, and Joey, a goofy 35-year-old physician associate with the Platonic Ideal of a Minnesota accent.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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In 2024, the film commission offered over 150 training and development programs in partnership with top talents regionally and internationally.—
Partner Content,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Currently, 23 of NATO's 32 member nations are hitting the Western military alliance's target of spending 2% of their GDP on defense.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
arkansasonline.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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Earlier this week, NATO allies were left scrambling for direction after Trump’s administration signaled concessions to Moscow, upending the alliance’s approach to an almost three-year-old war.—
Caitlin Danaher,
CNN,
15 Feb. 2025
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While the doctors found nothing alarming, disturbing allegations about Payne’s relationship with Henry began to emerge on TikTok around that time.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
11 Feb. 2025
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Trump's threat of tariffs, this camp believes, can also help the United States get more out of its trade relationships, like compelling foreigners to buy more of America's stuff.—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Union.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/union. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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