UNIONS Synonyms: 98 Similar and Opposite Words

unions

noun

plural of union

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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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 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 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 The original legislation authored by state Senator Scott Wiener did not exempt state law enforcement, and exemptions for the California Highway Patrol and other state agencies were added later due to pressure from law enforcement unions rather than constitutional necessity. —

Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026 The shift to low-overhead shows on digital platforms also raises concerns for Hollywood unions, which are entwined in the TV talk show system but largely do not have a presence on major podcast platforms. —

Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026 Most remarkably, the deal includes a neutrality agreement that allows workers to freely form unions without retaliation—something that’s never been done before in tech. —

Josh Tyrangiel, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026 While there are no current negotiations with management, the unions have had some battles with members and face competition from rival groups. —

Diane Brady, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026 Decades of pandering to public employee unions, bloating of bureaucratic staffs, and disregarding voter wishes regarding the outsourcing of local services and limiting pensions have been identified. —

U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026 Leaders of workers’ unions are on the ground with that demographic every day. —

Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Feb. 2026

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This year’s final rodeo in Park City seemed marked by the uncertainty generated by ongoing industry woes—massive studio mergers, job insecurity, and the growing use of AI during production, among others.

— Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
Most recently, state lawmakers have tweaked mayoral control by adding members elected by parent leaders to the city’s Panel for Educational Policy, which votes on large contracts, systemwide policies, and school closures and mergers.

— Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026