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as in mergers
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 coalitions
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 associations
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 unions
Meanwhile, Kilkenny will continue to cover core issues impacting the industry’s workforce and the business of Hollywood unions for THR’s website and print magazine.
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Thr Staff, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
According to the spokesperson, UPS had engaged in discussions with the local unions in the region regarding driver participation in the buyout program.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 27 Mar. 2026
Tensions were heightened recently when the General Synod failed to agree on reforms related to same-sex unions, leaving one of the most delicate debates for the institution’s future unresolved.
—Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 27 Mar. 2026
The state employee unions could turn to binding arbitration, and the current fiscal conditions would be advantageous to labor in any arbitration.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
In addition, other hosting organizations include long-standing activism groups like MoveOn, the American Civil Liberties Union, the Human Rights Campaign and Working Families Power, along with multiple unions and grassroots groups like 50501 that have formed since Election Day 2024.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 26 Mar. 2026
Hollywood unions — for which AI adoption has been a hot-button issue — weren’t thrilled about the Disney-Sora deal either.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
The influence of labor groups in California politics was part of the reason the public has lost faith in politicians, Broome said, comparing the unions to other special interest groups, like Wall Street and developers.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
In the case of Cuba, in addition to social activists, unions, prominent figures and political parties are represented, including Morena from Mexico, the Workers’ Party of Brazil and the Broad Front of Uruguay.
—ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
Thr Staff, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
According to the spokesperson, UPS had engaged in discussions with the local unions in the region regarding driver participation in the buyout program.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 27 Mar. 2026
Tensions were heightened recently when the General Synod failed to agree on reforms related to same-sex unions, leaving one of the most delicate debates for the institution’s future unresolved.
—Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 27 Mar. 2026
The state employee unions could turn to binding arbitration, and the current fiscal conditions would be advantageous to labor in any arbitration.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
In addition, other hosting organizations include long-standing activism groups like MoveOn, the American Civil Liberties Union, the Human Rights Campaign and Working Families Power, along with multiple unions and grassroots groups like 50501 that have formed since Election Day 2024.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 26 Mar. 2026
Hollywood unions — for which AI adoption has been a hot-button issue — weren’t thrilled about the Disney-Sora deal either.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
The influence of labor groups in California politics was part of the reason the public has lost faith in politicians, Broome said, comparing the unions to other special interest groups, like Wall Street and developers.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 25 Mar. 2026
In the case of Cuba, in addition to social activists, unions, prominent figures and political parties are represented, including Morena from Mexico, the Workers’ Party of Brazil and the Broad Front of Uruguay.
—ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unions
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The 20% year-on-year increase in transaction values resulted in the largest first-quarter haul on record, Bloomberg reported, thanks largely to several mega mergers and acquisitions.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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In 2024, nearly half of mergers and acquisitions activity in the consumer products industry came from divestitures, according to consulting firm Bain.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
31 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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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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That commitment to theatrical releases is more important than ever to an industry that has seen a shrinking number of films in theaters, particularly after studio consolidations.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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The program closures and consolidations mark the latest development in UNT’s efforts to address the shortfall.—
Jessica Ma,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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All-male alliances like Christian/Devens and Coach’s bro-down have dwarfed the screen time allotted to Kamilla/Dee/Tiffany and Tiffany/Aubry.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
1 Apr. 2026
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The show promises fierce competition, unexpected alliances, and the kind of unfiltered drama that has defined Unwell across its programming slate.—
Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Mar. 2026
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Ukraine signed 10-year security pacts with Saudi Arabia and Qatar, with a UAE agreement expected soon, expanding Kyiv’s Middle Eastern defense partnerships.—
Volodymyr Yurchuk,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
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The district allocated around $467,000 toward the program transition, including for project staff, curriculum and professional development, marketing and recruiting and community partnerships.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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Before that, were there additional unifications that occurred?—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
16 Sep. 2025
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The new adaptation has to figure out how to update the screenplay to avoid the mostly exploitational way such relationships were treated in the dramas of the 1970s.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Some young men say early exposure led to compulsive use, affecting relationships and daily life.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Unions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unions. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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