as in party
a group of people acting together within a larger group
several factions within the environmental movement have joined forces to save this wilderness area
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Recent Examples of faction
Moving over to the two German factions, some iconic vehicles are making their Company of Heroes 3 debut as well.
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Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
Has The Traitors’s titular faction ever been so screwed?
—Vulture Staff, Vulture, 6 Feb. 2025
However, factions within Iran’s theocracy are still likely to oppose talks, whether out of their own self interest or over anger that Trump ordered the 2020 drone strike that killed Gen. Qassem Soleimani, the country’s top general and a revered figure.
—Nasser Karimi, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
House tax writers oppose the two-step approach, viewing a single bill as the only way to get all ideological factions on board, given Republicans control the lower chamber by one vote.
—David Sivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Feb. 2025
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Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
Has The Traitors’s titular faction ever been so screwed?
—Vulture Staff, Vulture, 6 Feb. 2025
However, factions within Iran’s theocracy are still likely to oppose talks, whether out of their own self interest or over anger that Trump ordered the 2020 drone strike that killed Gen. Qassem Soleimani, the country’s top general and a revered figure.
—Nasser Karimi, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
House tax writers oppose the two-step approach, viewing a single bill as the only way to get all ideological factions on board, given Republicans control the lower chamber by one vote.
—David Sivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for faction
Noun
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McConnell, the Kentucky Republican who turned 83 on Thursday, is the longest-serving Senate party leader in history.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Bowery’s party costumes and body of work across fashion, music and performance is being recognized in an exhibition at the Tate Modern that will open on Feb. 27.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
WWD,
20 Feb. 2025
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Draw a circle with a 5- to 6-inch diameter on one side of the parchment.—
Martin Sorge,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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The reason each side keeps going is to punish their respective arch nemesis and salvage their reputations.—
James Hibberd,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Feb. 2025
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Like many DeRozan fans, the Sacramento Kings’ social media team came to the defense of the team’s superstar wing with a clip clapping back at Drake.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
19 Feb. 2025
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Spicy Wings + Moor's India Pale Ale -The citrus notes and sweet finish of our IPA balances the heat of spicy wings, while the crispy finish refreshes the palate.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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In addition to leading one of the most progressive, esoteric, and liberalized sects of Islam, the imam was an accomplished racehorse breeder and proponent of Islamic architecture.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
4 Feb. 2025
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After 2,000 years, his followers have split into thousands of sects, many of whom have shot and killed members of rival sects.—
Kwame Anthony Appiah,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 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
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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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Tune in on Tuesday to see which team will get the victory in this 2024-26 Cricket World Cup League 2 competition.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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Frese’s team hasn’t gotten past the Elite Eight in 10 years.—
Taylor Lyons,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Feb. 2025
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And the European Commission, the executive arm of the European Union, proposed this month to end the 27-nation bloc’s duty-free treatment of packages worth up to 150 euros ($156).—
Keith Bradsher,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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The events of 1989, when the Soviet bloc evaporated, left a legacy of defense cutbacks in the West that are only now being reversed.—
Clare Sebastian,
CNN,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Faction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faction. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.
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