confederations

noun

Definition of confederationsnext
plural of confederation
1
as in confederacies
an association of persons, parties, or states for mutual assistance and protection the smaller nations were forced to form a confederation out of self-defense

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2
as in associations
the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters) the big-budget movie was produced by the studio in confederation with another in order to lower the risk

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confederations
  1. associations
  2. partnerships
  3. coalitions
  4. relationships
  5. alliances
  6. collaborations
  7. unions
  8. affiliations
Noun
  • Acquisition of word-object associations by 14-month-old infants Science.
    Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2024
  • One or more of the key industry associations in each of these sectors could provide a credible—and confidential—forum for evaluating the feasibility of various options for banding together groups of like companies in that sector.
    Brian Walker, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of associations
Noun
  • Chun will work to continue to identify and execute meaningful cross-platform partnerships that drive value for subscribers and innovation across the industry.
    Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 4 Oct. 2024
  • In these instances, external partnerships are developed with regulatory compliance in mind.
    Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of partnerships
Noun
  • And in time, America’s demography and its political coalitions could change in ways that might help our politics come unstuck.
    Michelle Goldberg, The Mercury News, 1 Oct. 2024
  • In building these and other coalitions, the Biden administration has always made fellow democracies its first port of call.
    Antony J. Blinken, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of coalitions
Noun
  • From building an online presence to managing client relationships and marketing your services, digital tools are your best friend.
    Melissa Houston, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • By aligning offerings with these trends, wealth managers can enhance client relationships, retain assets across generations, and grow their practice.
    April Rudin, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of relationships
Noun
  • That puts it reassuringly outside the capability of even a wealthy tech bro, who wouldn’t have the money or the diplomatic alliances required, as Cynthia Scharf, senior fellow at the International Center for Future Generations, told me.
    Lara Williams, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • The company is developing several clinical programs, including TRX100 for influenza and TRX01 for COVID-19, and is seeking strategic alliances and funding to support these initiatives.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of alliances
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  • The success of initial collaborations has made influencer marketing a central part of Roadway's efforts, setting new standards for customer engagement and satisfaction in the moving industry.
    Sarah Hernholm, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Brands strengthening their always-on creator roster and fostering deeper collaborations with creators will have a competitive edge and remain agile.
    Kristen Dolan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of collaborations
Noun
  • As new technologies are introduced, unions have historically ensured new jobs for workers who lose them, severance, or retraining, said Lisa Kresge, a researcher at the University of California Berkeley’s Labor Center.
    Jenn Brice, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Talks now turn to the automation of ports, which the unions says will lead to fewer jobs, and other sticking points.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of unions
Noun
  • Amazon, of course, does not have its own news division, so the special will combine some familiar elements like real-time poll results and commentary, while also referencing third-party news sources across all political affiliations.
    Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Oct. 2024
  • Judges are expected to be nonpartisan and their campaign ethics guidelines discourage candidates for the office from expressing political views, party affiliations or critiquing their opponents.
    Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2024
Definition of affiliations
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confederations

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