coalitions

noun

plural of coalition
1
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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2
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 With many wary of today’s politics, candidates sense opportunities to bring them back into their coalitions. — Alex Rosado, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 June 2026 The one-time 5% tax on the state’s billionaires has rocked Sacramento in recent months, sharply dividing Democrats and splintering labor coalitions. — Grace Hase, Mercury News, 26 June 2026 But the town hall discussions, community coalitions, public petitions and even farmers’ unions reflect American democracy at work. — Rachel Mural, Fortune, 21 June 2026 Grants will fund coalitions of two or more organizations, such as healthcare providers, local health departments and organizations with experience in food assistance and distribution. — Kate Gray, CBS News, 29 June 2026 Grassroots coalitions have pushed for limits in California and nationwide as parents have become alarmed over how digital activities are replacing hands-on learning and peer interaction. — Audience Editor, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026 Women build communities, launch initiatives, and create coalitions on shoestring budgets while the institutional resources that would let those efforts scale remain largely inaccessible. — Lisa Curtis, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Hundreds of proliferating nonprofits—focused on election integrity and democratic governance, and largely sharing the same mission and drawing from the same donors—are crowding an already bustling ecosystem of existing nonprofits, coalitions, and think tanks. — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 28 June 2026 If domestic legislating becomes harder, the administration is likely to lean more heavily on executive tools, sanctions, tariffs, security deals and international resource coalitions. — Hugh Leask,fred Imbert,justina Lee, CNBC, 28 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coalitions
  1. factions
  2. alliances
  3. parties
  4. unions
  5. wings
  6. federations
  7. sides
  8. leagues
Noun
  • Season 3 of the series returned with a bloody episode and a skyrocketing death toll, which continues to rise, as the rival Targaryen factions clashed in the shock-and-awe-inspiring Battle of the Gullet.
    — Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • The division of the Fromvillians should also have been set in motion by this point, with two clear factions squaring off.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of factions
Noun
  • The second season continues a very slow build as both sides navigate alliances and shore up their power, though the Battle of Rook’s Rest gives us our first real dragon battle.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • But Canada and Japan are only two countries in a world seeking to form similar alliances to break free from China.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026
Definition of alliances
Noun
  • As far afield as Malaysia and Thailand, fans celebrated the singer’s big day with parties of their own – hosting bachelorette-style fetes in honor of Swift’s wedding.
    — Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
  • And, people will be outside in droves, at cookouts, parades, parties and fireworks shows.
    — Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Definition of parties
Noun
  • The mandate was delayed following pushback from workers and their unions, which continue to oppose and demonstrate against the order.
    — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026
  • Along with other unions, Bates’ group has long called for Britain’s government to introduce a maximum workplace temperature.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 July 2026
Definition of unions
Noun
  • The first one features a six-foot tall bronze cast angel whose wings enfold around a granite bench; the sculpture was intended to offer the comfort of an angel’s embrace for visitors who take a seat there.
    — Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • In theory, this should offer some important advantages over the more traditional flying cylinder with wings attached to most aircraft today.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026
Definition of wings
Noun
  • The rule change was unanimously approved by IFAB, which includes officials from FIFA and the four British soccer federations, at a special meeting ahead of the FIFA Congress.
    — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • Phil McCartney, chief innovation, design and product officer for Nike, said the company worked with athletes, coaches and football federations to understand how uniforms affect the game.
    — Claire Rush, Fortune, 28 June 2026
Definition of federations
Noun
  • Kessler and the Jazz had been in contract talks, and the two sides met in person in early June, but those discussions didn’t go very far toward a resolution.
    — Tony Jones, New York Times, 1 July 2026
  • The bagel shop, which offers an array of sandwiches, sides and sweets, will fill the former Java’s Brewing Bakery and Café space at 1526 Providence Road S.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026
Definition of sides
Noun
  • In other pro sports leagues, there are salary caps and maximum salaries, which are depicted as helping to promote fair play and leveling the playing field.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 July 2026
  • Queiroz is confident his experience can help guide a team of talented players, many of whom also play in some of the biggest pro leagues in the world.
    — PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
Definition of leagues

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