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as in organization
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
a league of concerned parishioners who are seeking a greater voice in church affairs
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as in coalition
an association of persons, parties, or states for mutual assistance and protection
created to avert future wars, the League of Nations was a forerunner of the United Nations
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as in type
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
that falls into a different league of fiction—the popular novel
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as in to cooperate
to form or enter into an association that furthers the interests of its members
the whole block leagued together to keep a liquor store from opening in their neighborhood
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as in to collaborate
to participate or assist in a joint effort to accomplish an end
some unlikely political bedfellows leagued together to get the bill passed
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Recent Examples of league
Harry Enten, CNN Money, 7 June 2025
He’s tied for third in the league among blueliners in points (11) and assists (eight) while being tied for fourth in goals (three) while averaging just shy of 24 minutes of ice time per game.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 June 2025
Ana Osorno, Them, 15 Jan. 2025
His command and contact management performance have regressed to league average or even worse.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Noun
In fact, there hasn’t been an NBA Finals’ with two teams in the bottom 10 in the league in terms of worth since at least the early 1990s.
—Harry Enten, CNN Money, 7 June 2025
He’s tied for third in the league among blueliners in points (11) and assists (eight) while being tied for fourth in goals (three) while averaging just shy of 24 minutes of ice time per game.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 7 June 2025
Verb
In huge news for girls, gays, and especially gay girls who love basketball, there’s a new hoops league in town, and a full 50% of the players are LGBTQ+.
—Ana Osorno, Them, 15 Jan. 2025
His command and contact management performance have regressed to league average or even worse.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for league
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For organizations struggling with capacity or skill gaps, CTEM can deliver actionable insights and reduce noise, helping SOC teams become more effective.—
Seemant Sehgal,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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This was just one gathering that Coastal Kids, a 20-year-old organization, has hosted for families to provide an increased sense of community for these families of seriously ill kids, who often don’t get as many opportunities to socialize.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
16 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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California, as part of a coalition of states led by Democratic attorneys general, sued the Trump administration in April after AmeriCorps laid off thousands of volunteer members as part of Musk’s downsizing of federal agencies.—
Molly Gibbs,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
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Are other immigrants in Rotterdam going to continue cooperating on police investigations or reporting crimes having now heard that the cops actively chose to bring in ICE after this minor arrest?—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2025
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Why not tell employers to cooperate with authorities?—
A Martínez,
NPR,
13 June 2025
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Employers want candidates who can speak confidently, listen actively, and collaborate effectively.—
Kara Dennison,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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To avoid having big chunks of empty seats, FIFA dropped prices and collaborated with Miami Dade College to offer up to four complementary tickets for fans who buy a single one for $20, meaning a cost of just $4 per person to see Messi, according to an email seen by NPR.—
Rafael Nam,
NPR,
13 June 2025
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The question is whether institutions will take it—before the public demands it from them.—
Matthew Scogin,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Drug discovery was once led by private companies, but now half of new patents stem from academia, with US institutions accounting for 87% of those, Kevin Gardner and Michael Kinch wrote in STAT News.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
10 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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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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Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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The move marks the first time a major Hollywood studio has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit of this kind.—
Regina Cho,
VIBE.com,
11 June 2025
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The One, Big, Beautiful Bill directly undermines some of the actions Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency have taken since the two united.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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The five departing schools — or Pac-stabbers, as some are calling them — are united in their opposition to Grand Canyon’s early entry, according to a conference source.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2025
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“League.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/league. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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