as in union
an association of persons, parties, or states for mutual assistance and protection
the new organization is a federation of existing organizations that were all dedicated to preserving Civil War battlefields
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Recent Examples of federation
The federation has pledged to give $250,000 per year for the next three years to help the Kibbutz rebuild.
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Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 7 May 2025
Adidas has long partnered with top European soccer clubs and federations.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 5 May 2025
The fighters’ national federations will be responsible for administering the tests and providing the results to World Boxing.
—Greg Beacham, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
Ed Hawthorne is the president of the Connecticut AFL-CIO, a federation of unions which represents 250,000 workers in the private sector, public sector, and building trades.
—Ed Hawthorne, Hartford Courant, 25 May 2025
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Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 7 May 2025
Adidas has long partnered with top European soccer clubs and federations.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 5 May 2025
The fighters’ national federations will be responsible for administering the tests and providing the results to World Boxing.
—Greg Beacham, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
Ed Hawthorne is the president of the Connecticut AFL-CIO, a federation of unions which represents 250,000 workers in the private sector, public sector, and building trades.
—Ed Hawthorne, Hartford Courant, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for federation
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The teachers union and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, who used to be an organizer and legislative liaison for the union, are quick to shut down discussion of downsizing.—
Jennifer Smith Richards,
ProPublica,
13 June 2025
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However, Gac insisted that many of the performer’s lyrics are steeped in skepticism toward political leaders, union bosses, and employers.—
John Scott Lewinski,
The Washington Examiner,
13 June 2025
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Americans are divided on that topic, with 55% saying historical figures that supported the confederacy and racial segregation should not be memorialized in a June 2024 survey by the Public Religion Research Institute.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Men were the representatives of their clans and nations in the Haudenosaunee council, which made decisions for the confederacy as a whole.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
21 Nov. 2024
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Netanyahu’s far-right coalition partners would likely have vetoed such a move.—
Eugenia Yosef,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
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The other suit was filed by a coalition of 21 Democratic attorneys general.—
Mark Sherman,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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On the basis of the treaty alliance, Putin has been supplying fuel, food, and advanced weaponry to Kim.—
John Delury,
Foreign Affairs,
3 June 2025
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And some industry executives suggested that an alliance of media players could be the best strategy to protect copyright and open up opportunities for media companies in the AI age.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2025
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Luis Rengifo holds the second-lowest on-base percentage in the league at .242.—
Benjamin Royer,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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In his first full season with the Bears after landing a four-year, $98 million contract extension, Sweat contributed just 5½ sacks to a defense that finished 16th in the league in that category.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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Each confederation was awarded a set number of places based upon its strength.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2025
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Then, in 2034, the Asian confederation has the tournament in Saudi Arabia.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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“Federation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/federation. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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