1
as in mergers
the act or an instance of joining two or more things into one
the union of East Germany and West Germany that became possible after the fall of communism
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2
as in coalitions
an association of persons, parties, or states for mutual assistance and protection
in 1949 the U.S. and Canada joined their European allies in a transatlantic union to defend Western Europe from aggression by the Soviet Union
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as in associations
the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters)
the movie studio is producing the blockbuster in union with another studio because of the tremendous cost involved
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Recent Examples of unions
Both unions are working to raise public awareness of their struggles and to compel their employers to engage in discussions about fair compensation and labor practices.
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Jack Kelly, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Employees organized at bookstores, where unions are rare, and were successful with campaigns at some stores run by Apple, Trader Joe's and the outdoor equipment company REI.
—CBS News, 23 Dec. 2024
The headline-grabbing protests could also inspire some workers to organize unions at new facilities, posing a future threat to the company's distribution network -- but the protesters appear far from attaining the scale necessary for such impact, the experts said.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2024
Amazon Says Striking Drivers Are Not Employees The Teamsters have established 20 bargaining units across multiple Amazon facilities and are demanding that the company officially recognize these unions at each location.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
This would require new language and agreements from multiple unions, to be negotiated with producers, executives and buyers.
—Diane Farr, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
Strikes — particularly ones that happen during the holidays, a time of high economic activity — can help unions exercise leverage during negotiations or flex their muscles by garnering support from workers and sympathetic consumers.
—CBS News, 23 Dec. 2024
In addition to these demographic shifts, in the 2024 election, the Democratic Party notably lost support from Latino voters, particularly in swing states, as well as unions, both groups traditionally a stronghold of Democratic backing.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
But as of now, those organizations are not unions.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Jack Kelly, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Employees organized at bookstores, where unions are rare, and were successful with campaigns at some stores run by Apple, Trader Joe's and the outdoor equipment company REI.
—CBS News, 23 Dec. 2024
The headline-grabbing protests could also inspire some workers to organize unions at new facilities, posing a future threat to the company's distribution network -- but the protesters appear far from attaining the scale necessary for such impact, the experts said.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2024
Amazon Says Striking Drivers Are Not Employees The Teamsters have established 20 bargaining units across multiple Amazon facilities and are demanding that the company officially recognize these unions at each location.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
This would require new language and agreements from multiple unions, to be negotiated with producers, executives and buyers.
—Diane Farr, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
Strikes — particularly ones that happen during the holidays, a time of high economic activity — can help unions exercise leverage during negotiations or flex their muscles by garnering support from workers and sympathetic consumers.
—CBS News, 23 Dec. 2024
In addition to these demographic shifts, in the 2024 election, the Democratic Party notably lost support from Latino voters, particularly in swing states, as well as unions, both groups traditionally a stronghold of Democratic backing.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
But as of now, those organizations are not unions.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unions
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Equity Bancshares continues to focus on strategic acquisitions and organic growth, completing two mergers in 2024, which added significant deposits and expanded its geographic footprint.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
7 Mar. 2025
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Vaz has spent over a decade in investment banking, specializing in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
6 Mar. 2025
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Because of their mission and non-partisan nature, EDOs are in a strong position to assemble coalitions around specific opportunities.—
Jenna Saucedo-Herrera,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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Throughout Germany, where the AfD has placed highly in state elections, the other parties have generally refused to form coalitions with it.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
20 Dec. 2024
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Florida law requires community associations to maintain a functioning board of directors, and their governing bylaws typically spell out the process for elections or appointments of new board members following resignations.—
Roberto C. Blanch,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2025
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The study also uncovered specific organ aging associations with neurodegenerative diseases.—
William A. Haseltine,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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The latest developments have once again demonstrated the shifting alliances of Syria's multisided civil war that has been subject to competing geopolitical interests among foreign powers.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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These threats have prompted Iran to seek stronger alliances, with the joint drills serving as a signal of solidarity with China and Russia.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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Wyndham Hotels & Resorts operates 50 hotels in 35 Indian cities and aims to double that figure through partnerships in midscale and budget properties.—
Ronak D. Desai,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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But creating those partnerships are delaying the initiative’s roll out.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2025
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Build relationships from your LinkedIn profile.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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From that will come new relationships and possibly new friendships.—
Jeanne Phillips,
The Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2025
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Of course, there will also be an endless stream of collaborations.—
Alice Cary,
Vogue,
26 Dec. 2024
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His collaborations with directors like Hariharan, Padmarajan, and Adoor Gopalakrishnan elevated Malayalam cinema to new heights.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
26 Dec. 2024
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Broad, flawed indicators like tattoos, clothing, neighborhood affiliations, and even social media photos are often used as evidence—regardless of whether the individual has committed any crime.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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Responses tend to be heavily partisan, but this month’s report showed sentiment down across all political affiliations.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Unions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unions. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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