1
2
as in alliance
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of coalition
But Black success provided ammunition to the Fusion coalition’s opponent, the North Carolina Democratic Party—the home of states’ rights and social conservatism.
—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
3 July 2026
Volkswagen's decision to weigh layoffs and plant closures has also been met with stiff opposition from Chancellor Friedrich Merz's coalition government, which is grappling with historically low approval ratings.
—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
Defendamos la Colección Gelman, a coalition of artists, critics, historians, and others, was formed in response to an announcement in January that the collection would be managed by Spain’s Banco Santander.
—
News Desk,
Artforum,
2 July 2026
Reformist insiders, shifting alliances, and defections among coalition partners ultimately unraveled the governing framework.
—
Wesley Alexander Hill,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for coalition
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
3 July 2026
Volkswagen's decision to weigh layoffs and plant closures has also been met with stiff opposition from Chancellor Friedrich Merz's coalition government, which is grappling with historically low approval ratings.
—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
Defendamos la Colección Gelman, a coalition of artists, critics, historians, and others, was formed in response to an announcement in January that the collection would be managed by Spain’s Banco Santander.
—
News Desk,
Artforum,
2 July 2026
Reformist insiders, shifting alliances, and defections among coalition partners ultimately unraveled the governing framework.
—
Wesley Alexander Hill,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for coalition
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coalition
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.
-
The division of the Fromvillians should also have been set in motion by this point, with two clear factions squaring off.
Noun
-
That could shift the NATO conversation from how the alliance helps Ukraine to how Ukraine helps NATO prepare for modern war.
-
The cutbacks and mixed messaging have undermined unity at the alliance, just as Russia has been probing Europe’s defenses with drone flights near military bases across multiple countries, according to a study released Thursday.
Noun
-
In movies, friendships end with a big blowup after there has been a significant betrayal by one party.
-
Another climber, who was not part of the woman's party, happened to be nearby and was able to help the woman, remaining with her group until responders arrived, per the Forest Service.
Noun
-
The headstone, a memorial to texans who served the confederacy, was erected in 1964, which is to say the state missed the hundred-year anniversary of the battle itself but did remember to put it up in the year that Lyndon Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act.
-
And the citizenship question, the birthright-citizenship question, is part of that effort to federalize power such that a confederacy, a secession or anything like it, could never happen again.
Noun
-
Gansey will likely look to address the backcourt and wing positions in his next moves as NBA free agency continues.
-
But the ownership group is overwhelmed by left-wing politics.
Noun
-
They were filled with protesters — including outraged members of a teachers’ union and relatives of kidnapping victims — as well as fans skeptical of a team that, four years earlier, posted its worst World Cup performance since 1978.
-
The union says it’s already made concessions at the bargaining table but with little offered in return to improve current conditions and wages.
Noun
-
The autopsy also found that a gunshot wound entered Wiley on the right side of his chest and exited on the left side of his chest, Crump said.
-
On the opposite side of the lobby is SparkHouse, a private members club and creative hub for up-and-coming musicians and creatives.
Noun
-
Scans confirmed a hamstring strain, and the Egyptian federation said the 34-year-old began a treatment program immediately afterwards.
-
In a 2023 survey by World Athletics, a global sports federation, 75% of responding athletes said the impacts of climate change are negatively affecting their health and athletic performance.
Cite this Entry
“Coalition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coalition. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
