league 1 of 2

noun

Definition of leaguenext
1
as in organization
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest a league of concerned parishioners who are seeking a greater voice in church affairs

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2
as in coalition
an association of persons, parties, or states for mutual assistance and protection created to avert future wars, the League of Nations was a forerunner of the United Nations

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3
as in type
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic that falls into a different league of fiction—the popular novel

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verb

1
as in to cooperate
to form or enter into an association that furthers the interests of its members the whole block leagued together to keep a liquor store from opening in their neighborhood

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2
as in to collaborate
to participate or assist in a joint effort to accomplish an end some unlikely political bedfellows leagued together to get the bill passed

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Recent Examples of league
Noun
Something like this wouldn’t happen in the major pro leagues, since eligibility rules are collectively bargained between leagues and unions and are thus exempt from antitrust scrutiny. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 21 Oct. 2026 Philadelphia then went out and traded for Brown and signed James after the NBA's career scoring leader decided to leave the Los Angeles Lakers, setting the 76ers up with the potential to be one of the best teams in the league. — Cbs New York Team, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Verb
This has led to a rising tide of fist-shaking among sports fans that leagues and teams are harder than ever to follow amid a checkerboard of free and subscription distribution deals. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 23 July 2026 The planned Athletic Club Boise women’s club won’t take the field until the spring of 2028 thanks to league schedule changes, the club announced Thursday. — Idaho Statesman, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for league
Recent Examples of Synonyms for league
  1. organization
  2. coalition
  3. kind
  4. cooperate
  5. collaborate
  6. institution
  7. union
  8. category
Noun
  • An organization with Republican ties has distributed fliers promoting a socialist candidate, an apparent effort to pull support away from Brown.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Wagmor became famous in 2019 after the organization was featured on Ellen DeGeneres’ talk show.
    — Alene Tchekmedyian, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of organization
Noun
  • The mandate goes to the lawmaker most likely to assemble a coalition.
    — Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Young protestors answered with an insurrectionary energy in the summer and soon found support from a broader coalition comprised of opposition parties, social movements and other pillars of Indian civil society.
    — Asim Ali, Time, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of coalition
Noun
  • Over the period, visibility was supported by itinerant pop-ups under the new Miu Miu Vinyl Club format and the brand unveiled the Miu Miu Shanghai IFC lounge, a one-of-a-kind environment providing intimate hospitality.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Still, a controversy of some kind might have been inevitable.
    — Jack Denton, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of kind
Verb
  • On the day of the operation, Thompson called on Acting ICE Director David Venturella to investigate the collision, including by preserving evidence and cooperating with local authorities.
    — Eduardo Cuevas, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The witness was not injured and is cooperating with investigators, police said.
    — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of cooperate
Verb
  • While big fashion brands routinely collaborate with blue-chip artists, Kriemler has a knack for rooting out under-the-radar or on-the-cusp talents, always trusting his instincts.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The property collaborated with Nobu and the food is clean and delicious—unsurprisingly, lots of raw fish and produce like spicy microgreens and August-sweet tomatoes grown at Sensei’s hydroponic farm down the road.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of collaborate
Noun
  • Save suspicious messages, account statements, confirmation numbers and notes from conversations with institutions.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
  • CineGouna now encompasses Funding; Forum, a program of panels, masterclasses and industry discussions; Market, which connects filmmakers with companies and institutions; and Emerge, its initiative for young and emerging talent.
    — Essie Assibu, Variety, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of institution
Noun
  • Manfred says small-market success is rare, while the union argues the Rays-Brewers World Series matchup shows baseball can work without a cap.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Alaska’s core constituency is composed of Natives, fishermen, rural legislators, and unions, with some chamber-of-commerce types mixed in.
    — Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of union
Noun
  • The alliance will fund work on species in the three highest-risk categories (endangered, critically endangered, and extinct in the wild), which together include more than 31,000 species.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The category saw orders triple as shoppers sought out fragrances, K-beauty skin care and took inspiration from spring 2027 looks with glowy skin, smoky eyes and textured hair.
    — Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of category

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“League.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/league. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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