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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
Gun groups across the country are seeing skyrocketing requests for firearm training from women, people of color and liberals, according to national gun coalitions and local trainers who spoke with NBC News in recent weeks.
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Angela Yang, NBC news, 11 Feb. 2026
This would begin to break down the polarization and allow for different coalitions to form across different issues.
—Jennifer Lynn McCoy, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2026
At least five competing proposals have emerged from major coalitions, several of which have fractured in recent days as internal disputes deepened.
—Jacqueline Charles Miami Herald, Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026
At least five competing proposals have emerged from major coalitions, several of which have fractured in recent days as internal disputes deepened.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
With trust, members can bargain in smaller coalitions—and, with hard work, engage in durable policy-making.
—Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 4 Feb. 2026
No country has boycotted a World Cup since World War II, though Olympic boycotts have been more frequent with coalitions of as many as five dozen countries refusing to take part in the Summer Games four times between 1956 and 1984.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Critics, including policy analysts at the Oklahoma Policy Institute, warn that shifting nutrition policy out of the Farm Bill weakens one of the few remaining bipartisan coalitions in Congress and places new fiscal pressure on states.
—Stephen Martin, Oklahoma Watch, 31 Jan. 2026
Nonprofits and coalitions of community organizations like Stand Together Contra Costa, Reimagine Richmond, Alameda County Immigration Legal and Education Partnership and Rapid Response Networks in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties quickly mobilized to verify reports of ICE sightings.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2026
Angela Yang, NBC news, 11 Feb. 2026
This would begin to break down the polarization and allow for different coalitions to form across different issues.
—Jennifer Lynn McCoy, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2026
At least five competing proposals have emerged from major coalitions, several of which have fractured in recent days as internal disputes deepened.
—Jacqueline Charles Miami Herald, Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026
At least five competing proposals have emerged from major coalitions, several of which have fractured in recent days as internal disputes deepened.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
With trust, members can bargain in smaller coalitions—and, with hard work, engage in durable policy-making.
—Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 4 Feb. 2026
No country has boycotted a World Cup since World War II, though Olympic boycotts have been more frequent with coalitions of as many as five dozen countries refusing to take part in the Summer Games four times between 1956 and 1984.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Critics, including policy analysts at the Oklahoma Policy Institute, warn that shifting nutrition policy out of the Farm Bill weakens one of the few remaining bipartisan coalitions in Congress and places new fiscal pressure on states.
—Stephen Martin, Oklahoma Watch, 31 Jan. 2026
Nonprofits and coalitions of community organizations like Stand Together Contra Costa, Reimagine Richmond, Alameda County Immigration Legal and Education Partnership and Rapid Response Networks in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties quickly mobilized to verify reports of ICE sightings.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coalitions
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Most political factions in Haiti agree that the next phase of the transition should be led by a dual executive, with both a prime minister and a president.—
JACQUELINE CHARLES MIAMI HERALD,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Clearly some conservatives are still willing to hold the more radical factions of the party to account.—
Laura K. Field,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2026
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There are some alliances, but now the alliances were just shattered because the money’s taken.—
Jim Halterman,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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While federal requirements often influence those state regulations, some states have begun creating their own alliances to counter the administration’s guidance on vaccines.—
Matt Brown,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
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Before Moscow suspended New START in 2023, both parties carried out 328 on-site inspections and exchanged more than 25,000 notifications about each other’s activities, according to the State Department.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
5 Feb. 2026
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Super Bowl Sunday will bring watch parties with overflowing snack tables and a familiar lineup of wings, chips and dip.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Head to the two-level beach club for more fun in the sun, with two side wings that can open for some more room aboard.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
13 Feb. 2026
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Specialties include hummus plates and chicken wings, club sandwiches and their famous French onion chicken.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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The Human Artistry Campaign, a coalition of artists’ rights groups affiliated with the Hollywood unions, also spoke out against the AI model on Friday.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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While those insurance changes must be bargained, the coverage of specific medications do not require negotiations with unions, Martin-Ogburn said at the meeting.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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The two sides agreed to swap 314 prisoners in the first such exchange in five months, Steve Witkoff said in a post on X on Thursday.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Turn the heat to medium-low, cover, and cook, turning once, until the daikon is tender and both sides are deep golden brown, 8–10 minutes.—
Chihiro Tomioka,
Saveur,
5 Feb. 2026
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Host committees liaise with the IOC, international sports federations and professional sports leagues like the NHL to determine the specific health needs of each sport before the host committee staffs up.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Kravetz’s comments add JFNA, the umbrella organization of hundreds of local Jewish federations in the United States and Canada, to an emerging group of Jewish leaders calling to open dialogue with Jews who have recently taken stands against Israel or in support of its opponents.—
Andrew Lapin,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Feb. 2026
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Among the five biggest North American sports leagues, the NHL has the second-lowest media revenue, but its teams are on track to receive an average of $40 million per club after the latest NHL TV deal with Rogers Communications.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Noting all the sponsorships that are funding sports broadcasting and leagues, Lewis said there’s a major problem with the business model.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Coalitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coalitions. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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