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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
Streaming Release Date Fonda also spoke to the power of unions — like SAG-AFTRA — to protect people during unsettling moments in history.
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Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 24 Feb. 2025
But few remember the organizers who in the same period helped build the American union movement, while Emma Goldman’s name still rings.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
Actually, make that three nations since in rugby union, the Irish national team represents both Ireland and Northern Ireland.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
The Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild will bestow Allison Janney with the union’s top honor, the Distinguished Artisan Award, on Saturday during the 12th annual MUAHS Awards.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2025
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Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 24 Feb. 2025
But few remember the organizers who in the same period helped build the American union movement, while Emma Goldman’s name still rings.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
Actually, make that three nations since in rugby union, the Irish national team represents both Ireland and Northern Ireland.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
The Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild will bestow Allison Janney with the union’s top honor, the Distinguished Artisan Award, on Saturday during the 12th annual MUAHS Awards.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for union
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The other sticky wicket in the Paramount-Skydance merger is Trump’s current lawsuit against CBS News.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2025
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Before the merger is finalized, there could be turbulence ahead, mainly because of CBS News.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 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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One of the dogs had attacked before The condo association where the Withers lived filed a civil lawsuit in April to force the removal of the dogs.—
Laura A. Bischoff,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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The correspondents association said the case had been referred to police in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2025
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And its recent leaders say they’re dedicated to that unification and coordination.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Jan. 2025
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The scene highlighted the power and unification of American sports.—
Bobby Burack,
Fox News,
3 Jan. 2025
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His finance minister, Bezalel Smotrich, has promised to withdraw from the government coalition if Israel does not return to war in Gaza when the current ceasefire expires on March 1.—
Mick Krever,
CNN,
18 Feb. 2025
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Meloni spearheads the nationalist Brothers of Italy party, as well as the hard-right coalition voted into power in 2022.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
18 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, the partnership is attempting to expand its footprint to offer services like security, cleaning, homeless outreach and economic development to a larger chunk of the city.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacramento Bee,
26 Feb. 2025
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Wu backs the plan for the city to contribute about $100 million to the project in partnership with Boston Unity Soccer Partners, the investment group behind the new pro team.—
Mike Deehan,
Axios,
26 Feb. 2025
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The remarks come as Warner Bros. Discovery enters the last few months of a decades-long alliance with the National Basketball Association.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
27 Feb. 2025
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Another headwind for ocean freight pricing this year is a major change in the ocean shipper alliance structure.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
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The event celebrates the American Australian relationship by highlighting Australian creatives in the U.S. Palmer is repped by CAA, Entertainment 360, Shanahan Management and Sloane Offer.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2025
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Ultimately, the best way to avoid misunderstandings in a relationship is to communicate openly about boundaries.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Union.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/union. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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