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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
State coalitions against domestic violence say employees who remain at these jobs often juggle multiple roles and face substantial burnout.
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Kaelyn Lara, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026
And while there will be room for advocacy organizations, trade associations, and coalitions to take their various positions, this has to come first, Kibbe continued.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 23 Mar. 2026
Ukraine has rallied the world on the issue, building international coalitions to try to push Russia to cooperate.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 22 Mar. 2026
Grassroots coalitions across California and nationwide are emerging in school districts, including in Los Angeles, San Diego and San Marcos, as parents grow increasingly alarmed that digital activities are replacing hands-on learning and peer interaction with little oversight.
—Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
The leader of the left-wing coalitions for Humans First, Alexander McCoy, is a former Marine and climate advocate who helped organize events for Kamala Harris during her presidential run.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
Child care providers and employees applied to be part of the wage pilot and were then selected by regional coalitions based on a number of factors that also varied by region.
—Beki San Martin, Freep.com, 8 Mar. 2026
Across the country, women are building bipartisan coalitions and filing litigation to challenge unlawful barriers.
—Celina Stewart, Time, 8 Mar. 2026
But a general election that includes voices from across the spectrum and encourages candidates to build coalitions and draw support from everyone?
—Tom Charron, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
Kaelyn Lara, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026
And while there will be room for advocacy organizations, trade associations, and coalitions to take their various positions, this has to come first, Kibbe continued.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 23 Mar. 2026
Ukraine has rallied the world on the issue, building international coalitions to try to push Russia to cooperate.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 22 Mar. 2026
Grassroots coalitions across California and nationwide are emerging in school districts, including in Los Angeles, San Diego and San Marcos, as parents grow increasingly alarmed that digital activities are replacing hands-on learning and peer interaction with little oversight.
—Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
The leader of the left-wing coalitions for Humans First, Alexander McCoy, is a former Marine and climate advocate who helped organize events for Kamala Harris during her presidential run.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
Child care providers and employees applied to be part of the wage pilot and were then selected by regional coalitions based on a number of factors that also varied by region.
—Beki San Martin, Freep.com, 8 Mar. 2026
Across the country, women are building bipartisan coalitions and filing litigation to challenge unlawful barriers.
—Celina Stewart, Time, 8 Mar. 2026
But a general election that includes voices from across the spectrum and encourages candidates to build coalitions and draw support from everyone?
—Tom Charron, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coalitions
Noun
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Hook hopes an induction could perhaps serve as an olive branch between the two factions.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
2 Apr. 2026
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Therefore, the party’s direction is the result of some compromise among the various factions of the party.—
Richard Davis,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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All-male alliances like Christian/Devens and Coach’s bro-down have dwarfed the screen time allotted to Kamilla/Dee/Tiffany and Tiffany/Aubry.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
1 Apr. 2026
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The show promises fierce competition, unexpected alliances, and the kind of unfiltered drama that has defined Unwell across its programming slate.—
Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Mar. 2026
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In 2018, some involved in O'Rourke's campaign told Eye on Politics reporter Jack Fink that there was little to no support from the state and national parties.—
Nathalie Marie Palacios,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The parties have the right to appeal.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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Instead of relying on flaps, rudders, or elevators, the X-65 uses jets of air to change how airflow moves across its wings.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Apr. 2026
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Later in the day, a live video feed from a camera mounted on one of Orion's solar wings showed the moon dead ahead, a tiny gray marble suspended in blackness.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Building and construction unions no longer can use their old rhetorical cudgel in this debate — calling prefab homes flimsy and unsafe.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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The vote marks the first time administrators have joined a strike alongside other LAUSD unions and aligns all three major labor groups in a coordinated potential walkout, raising the likelihood of widespread disruptions in the nation’s second-largest school district.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Consumers have seen prices jump by a $1 at the pump over the month, while the United States, Israel and Iran enter a new phase in the ongoing war, in which oil and gas have become key targets for both sides.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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The fighting between the two sides has been the deadliest since February, when Afghanistan's Taliban government said Pakistan launched strikes in Kabul and several other areas, causing mostly civilian casualties.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The six national soccer federations, also including Bosnia-Herzegovina, Czech Republic and Sweden, now get allocations from FIFA of several thousand tickets for each of their World Cup games.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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The new policy is expected to supersede existing policies established in some international sports federations, including in track and field, boxing, and swimming.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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Her dad and grandfather, both named Ed, are members of the Providence Hall of Fame and played baseball in the minor leagues.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Jets currently hold the longest active playoff drought in the NFL and across all major North American professional sports leagues, having missed the postseason for 15 consecutive seasons (2011–2025).—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Coalitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coalitions. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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