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as in factions
a group of people acting together within a larger group
rival coalitions struggling for control of the party
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as in alliances
an association of persons, parties, or states for mutual assistance and protection
preservationists formed a coalition with the theater owners to preserve these historic structures
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Recent Examples of coalitions
Lawmakers had once built bipartisan legislative coalitions; a newly conservative Court now moved to undo them.
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Duncan Hosie, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026
The loss of important cities could accelerate the ANC’s declining influence and increase the number of unstable coalitions — such as the one in Johannesburg — that control urban centers vital for economic growth.
—semafor.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Together, the rare political coalitions are rushing to resolve the standoff over the enhanced tax credits that were put in place during the COVID-19 crisis but expired late last year after no agreement was reached during the government shutdown.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
For lawmakers, this meant not only new debates but also new federal agencies, new congressional committees, new lobbying firms and new interest group coalitions.
—Sorelle Wyckoff Gaynor, The Conversation, 7 Jan. 2026
Restorative coalitions also have an impact on services that require trauma recognition, report and intervention.
—Connye Griffin, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2026
Policies enacted without durable organization, broad working-class coalitions, and a political economy that strengthens working-class power will not survive.
—Daniel Wortel-London, Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2026
Those coalitions will determine their hyperlocal needs and apply for the money.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 30 Dec. 2025
Adding South Korea to these coalitions will streamline overlapping partnership-building efforts and boost Tokyo’s and Seoul’s ability to pool resources and collectively build enough military, economic, and technological scale to compete with China and its allies.
—Ayumi Teraoka, Foreign Affairs, 19 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coalitions
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Instead, the major political factions of the time--from the moderates to the communists to the Islamists to millions of everyday Iranians--put their trust in the mullahs to bring them a free Iran.—
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But no amount of protesting will bring our factions together.—
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In that role, Ayaz supervised company-wide brand efforts and alliances which elevated Disney brands and franchises around the world.—
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The brand is also exploring new global partners and collaborators to help tell this story with greater clarity—from strategic organizational alliances to recognizable cultural figures who resonate authentically with women across markets.—
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State lawmakers reconvened for the 2026 legislative session with both chambers and both parties focused on cost of living.—
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When community members have gone to TCU officials complaining about parties, they’ve often been told TCU can’t control what students do off school property, Williamson said.—
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Sochan has experience defending bigger initiators like Cunningham as well as bigger scoring wings and is also a sharp cutter on offense who has a strong sense of how to play off bigs who can pass and space the court.—
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The tens of millions of renters in the wings know the math all too well.—
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On December 31, the unions filed with the State of California, alleging unfair labor practices by Solano County and arguing that Solano is not bargaining in good faith.—
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There are many reasons why America bucks this global trend, but much of it comes down to an historic reliance on unions to fight for time off and their waning influence today, coupled with a demanding work culture that hasn’t evolved much since the industrial revolution.—
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Despite the two sides being engaged in negotiations for months, a deal has been elusive.—
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That will mean meetings with investors, and both sides trying to sway the influential shareholder advisory firms like Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) and Glass-Lewis (though notably ISS’ recommendation failed to make a dent in the Disney fight).—
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Those federations decide how to distribute them to loyal fans who have attended previous games at home and on the road.—
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As such, the football federations representing both Egypt and Iran have publicly objected to any Pride celebrations around the match.—
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Ehrlich compared the situation to the labor upheaval professional leagues went through before finally settling on collective bargaining, which has been looked at as a potential solution by some in college sports over the past year.—
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Contessa’s Corner Sports leagues, state gambling regulators and tribal leaders have all raised concerns that prediction market trades on sports don’t have the same level of guardrails as sportsbooks to protect against cheating by athletes, referees, coaches and other insiders.—
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“Coalitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coalitions. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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