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 is also trying to get the team to visit Cap-Haitien ahead of the World Cup in order to give fans a chance to see the team.
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Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 May 2026
The canine versions of four jerseys featuring at this year’s tournament — those of Mexico, Colombia, Argentina and Japan — come complete with the brand’s signature three-stripe shoulders and official federation badges.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
The federation offered its condolences to Munoz’s family, teammates and the international cycling community.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
The launch is part of Levi’s broader global partnership with four of soccer’s most iconic national federations—Mexico, USA, England and France.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 24 Apr. 2026
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Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 May 2026
The canine versions of four jerseys featuring at this year’s tournament — those of Mexico, Colombia, Argentina and Japan — come complete with the brand’s signature three-stripe shoulders and official federation badges.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
The federation offered its condolences to Munoz’s family, teammates and the international cycling community.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
The launch is part of Levi’s broader global partnership with four of soccer’s most iconic national federations—Mexico, USA, England and France.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for federation
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Hollywood’s actors and writers unions, after winning AI protections in bargaining with studios, remain concerned about the potential misuse of the tech.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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The union did not respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.—
Beth Bailey,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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Frey, a seventh-generation basket maker, joins a long line of Wabanaki people (his tribe, the Passamaquoddy, is part of this larger confederacy) to practice the age-old craft.—
Hannah Martin,
Architectural Digest,
1 May 2026
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However, a pro-Union group headed toward Arizona to stop this forward movement of the confederacy.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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Dakota tried unsuccessfully to pursue both market-rate and affordable housing, with a coalition of investors never coming together.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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The coalition of unions representing roughly 3,500 Long Island Rail Road workers accused Lieber and MTA leadership of forcing a shutdown by refusing to agree to wage increases after years without raises amid rising living costs.—
Gabriella Rudy,
NBC news,
17 May 2026
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Applied Intuition also acquired EpiSci last year to integrate its tactical AI, and forged an alliance with defense business SNC to fast-track autonomy on the battlefield.—
Rebecca Fannin,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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For decades, the now-defunct alliance organized the only large-scale public commemoration in China that attracted tens of thousands annually until the event was banned in 2020 during the first year of the coronavirus pandemic.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
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While her defensive energy contributed to the team’s depth, a scoreless night highlighted the utter absurdity of the league elevating a backup guard over the most prolific scorer in basketball history, especially on a night when the team was already missing its star center.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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The Pistons view him as the coach of the future and the expectation, per league sources, is for Bickerstaff to be around long term.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is a global confederation of journalists’ trade unions and associations.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
11 May 2026
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This year, for the first time, all six confederations crowned a women’s continental club champion and competed in the inaugural Women’s Champions Cup.—
Michelle Kaufman
April 27,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Federation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/federation. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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