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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
In 2021, Drescher, a vocal supporter of workers' rights, was elected president of SAG-AFTRA — the industry’s largest union for actors and onscreen talent.
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Toria Sheffield, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
The nation’s largest police union endorsed Pam Bondi, President-elect Trump’s pick for attorney general, ahead of her confirmation hearings in the Senate.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 6 Jan. 2025
The officer was not injured, according to the police union.
—Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2025
Park City Mountain’s management team and the patrol union have plans to mediate on Monday and Tuesday.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 5 Jan. 2025
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Toria Sheffield, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
The nation’s largest police union endorsed Pam Bondi, President-elect Trump’s pick for attorney general, ahead of her confirmation hearings in the Senate.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 6 Jan. 2025
The officer was not injured, according to the police union.
—Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2025
Park City Mountain’s management team and the patrol union have plans to mediate on Monday and Tuesday.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 5 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for union
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In letters to Judge Garnett on Jan. 7, the satellite TV providers said that despite the Fubo-Hulu merger, Venu remained anti-competitive in nature.Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 10 Jan. 2025
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Since the merger, the total return for SNX shares has disappointed at 4.3%.Michael Khouw, CNBC, 9 Jan. 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
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In 2023, there was one incident of unruly passenger behavior for every 480 flights compared to one for every 568 flights in 2022, the trade association said, without specifying how many of these incidents involved alcohol.Issy Ronald, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
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On the flip side, conservative free market groups and law enforcement associations argue the proposal would amount to a ban on cigarettes, supercharging a black market for illicit products.Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 13 Jan. 2025
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This Shangri-la hidden in the folds of the Himalayas was a pugilistic hodgepodge of Buddhist fiefs until unification as a nation in the 17th century.By Charlie Campbell/Gelephu, Bhutan, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
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Xi has repeatedly declared unification with Taiwan to be inevitable and has not ruled out using force to achieve it.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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Pacelle said the Washington suit has amassed a coalition of more than 250 animal welfare and conservation groups supporting the cause.Adrian Rodriguez, Hartford Courant, 12 Jan. 2025
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That same year, the council also created and funded the Sacramento Family Unity, Education, and Legal Network, a coalition of community groups working together to help Sacramento’s immigrant and refugee population.Mathew Miranda, Sacramento Bee, 12 Jan. 2025
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Offering free temporary housing for residents displaced by wildfires in L.A. County in partnership with 211 LA.Janhvi Bhojwani, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
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The partnership will allow SkyMiles members to earn miles through both Uber Eats and ride-hailing services.Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 9 Jan. 2025
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Part 1: How Hamas attacks upended Middle East and US-Israeli alliance forever Part 2: ‘Another day of a living hell’: Families of Israeli hostages mark Oct. 7 anniversary Part 3: Israel vowed to wipe out Hamas after Oct. 7.Washington Examiner Staff, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 9 Jan. 2025
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Despite their differing backgrounds—Mondale, a northern liberal, and Carter, a southern moderate—the two forged a close and effective alliance.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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As 2025 begins, Microsoft faces a more tenuous relationship with artificial intelligence startup OpenAI, which the company has backed to the tune of over $13 billion.Jordan Novet, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
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The Tour is the latest league to lean on creators to try and build a relationship with Gen Z and Gen Y consumers that may not be watching events on traditional linear TV.Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Union.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/union. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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