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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
Public Counsel, a pro bono law firm in Los Angeles that works with low-income communities and vendors, is also working with coalitions and the city of Inglewood to ask that vendors be included in economic opportunities at the games and people in the area without legal status be protected.
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Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 18 May 2026
To be effective the AG must be able to navigate a complex political environment, build coalitions, work with AGs from other states, and work both against and with the opposing political party.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Organizations such as the People’s Water Board Coalition have spent two decades building coalitions across Michigan to push for a statewide water affordability plan.
—Nicole Van Lier, The Conversation, 13 May 2026
By introducing legislation, advocating through committee work, building coalitions with other high‑cost districts and working directly with federal agencies to obtain grants, waivers and emergency allocations.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Some progress is easier with aligned leadership, but effective lawmakers still build coalitions issue by issue.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
Campaigns have also sought to highlight the breadth of their support, particularly as candidates work to build coalitions that extend beyond traditional political bases.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
Now all but two of Florida’s 30 early learning coalitions are trying it out.
—Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Twenty-four coalitions from different organizations across the state took part in Monday's event.
—John Lauritsen, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 18 May 2026
To be effective the AG must be able to navigate a complex political environment, build coalitions, work with AGs from other states, and work both against and with the opposing political party.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Organizations such as the People’s Water Board Coalition have spent two decades building coalitions across Michigan to push for a statewide water affordability plan.
—Nicole Van Lier, The Conversation, 13 May 2026
By introducing legislation, advocating through committee work, building coalitions with other high‑cost districts and working directly with federal agencies to obtain grants, waivers and emergency allocations.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Some progress is easier with aligned leadership, but effective lawmakers still build coalitions issue by issue.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
Campaigns have also sought to highlight the breadth of their support, particularly as candidates work to build coalitions that extend beyond traditional political bases.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
Now all but two of Florida’s 30 early learning coalitions are trying it out.
—Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Twenty-four coalitions from different organizations across the state took part in Monday's event.
—John Lauritsen, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coalitions
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Masculinism has been a great gift, because factions with different views on, say, protectionism or Israel or Big Tech can all agree on the overreach of feminism and the need for a return to traditional gender roles.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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Streeting’s views could prove a significant hurdle in garnering support from Labour’s membership, however, with left-wing factions within the party regarding him as too centrist or even right wing.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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Progressive alliances are weakening, political identities are shifting, and emotional ties to Israel are being strained.—
Michael W. Sonnenfeldt,
The Atlantic,
20 May 2026
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But Canada is focused on bolstering new alliances.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
16 May 2026
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There’s a friendly reception area with a giant chalkboard informing guests of local events, ranging from in-house parties to full moon nights at the Acropolis and big name gigs by the touring artists.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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The surrogacy process has safeguards in place to ensure the safety of all parties involved.—
Ann Marie Luft,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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The center has played well with underachieving wings — the biggest problem the Hawks need to address this offseason.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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The restaurant also serves brunch, with dishes such as apple rum French toast, honey jerk wings and red velvet waffles.—
Kaila Yu,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Paz’s termination of a popular but fiscally unsustainable fuel subsidy and other austerity measures triggered strikes earlier this month, which escalated into a coordinated effort from the Bolivian Workers’ Central, peasant unions, and miners to paralyze the country.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
20 May 2026
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Bass’ standing is weak across the electorate post-fires even as Hollywood’s crew unions and other labor groups have endorsed her.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
20 May 2026
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At the most recent debate, hosted by NBC4 and Telemundo 52 on May 6, the seven candidates again clashed over housing and immigration, while Becerra and Steyer faced fierce attacks from both sides of the political spectrum, The Los Angeles Times reported.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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These are two elite teams led by masterminds on opposite sides of the ball in Kyle Shanahan and Mike Macdonald.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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The filing includes email correspondence between the PTPA and the two federations, detailing the denials.—
Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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On gender eligibility, Gasol emphasizes that recent policy shifts reflect evolving science and extensive consultation with athletes and international federations.—
Tim Genske,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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In 2014, the leagues began a remarkable about-face.—
Luke Connors,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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The results of Wednesday’s CIF-SS Division 1 quarterfinals will go a long way toward answering that question as the leagues clash in two of the games.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
19 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Coalitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coalitions. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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