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
  • Mistletoe has many mythic associations, but the most popular by far is the Christmas tradition of compelling people to kiss under it.
    Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Tesla has no independent dealerships, but dealership associations in multiple states have filed numerous lawsuits against Tesla to prevent the company from selling cars.
    Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of associations
Noun
  • Seasonal flavors, such as Pumpkin Spice and Peppermint Mocha with Kroger, add a unique buzz and strengthen retail partnerships.
    Dave Knox, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Strong networks help women identify opportunities for partnerships, collaborations, and market expansions.
    Melissa Houston, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of partnerships
Noun
  • After all, changes in the makeup of the party coalitions and the varying appeal of individual candidates can lead different states to move in opposite directions.
    Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Ultimately, either a multilateral framework like the OECD’s Pillar One will need to be implemented, or regional coalitions like the EU will need to push forward with policies that force larger players to reckon with a coordinated global push for fairness.
    Andrew Leahey, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of coalitions
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  • In cultures or social contexts where relationships are perceived as less fluid, distancing is less frequent, as the stakes of losing a connection are higher.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This external validation can ease the discomfort of inconsistency in relationships and provide further confidence to navigate the disagreement.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of relationships
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  • Republican Jeff Gonzalez won a seat in the Assembly by focusing on the high cost of living and building alliances with Democrats.
    Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Both view alliances like NATO as constraints rather than assets.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of alliances
Noun
  • Strong networks help women identify opportunities for partnerships, collaborations, and market expansions.
    Melissa Houston, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The company actively participates in industry collaborations like the Green Hotel Club while aligning with evolving regulatory frameworks.
    Christopher Marquis, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of collaborations
Noun
  • But as of now, those organizations are not unions.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
  • And the deal ran into stiff opposition from a coalition of unions, small grocery stores and political leaders from both parties wary of corporate consolidation.
    Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of unions
Noun
  • Records were seized for two Democratic members of Congress and 43 congressional staffers, including 21 with Democratic affiliations, 20 with Republican affiliations, and two who worked in nonpartisan positions.
    Aysha Bagchi, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Yet, the exemption continues, with MLB having recently dodged a potential Supreme Court review by settling a lawsuit brought by minor league clubs who lost their MLB affiliations.
    Chris Deubert, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of affiliations
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