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as in treaties
a formal agreement between two or more nations or peoples
the smaller countries signed an alliance pledging to protect one another against the belligerent behemoth in their midst
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as in coalitions
an association of persons, parties, or states for mutual assistance and protection
an alliance between the French and the Algonquians to check Iroquois advances into their territory
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as in partnerships
the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters)
in alliance with booksellers, the nation's schools are promoting National Reading Month
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Recent Examples of alliances
But the king is expected to express the highest regard and friendship between the two countries on the 250th anniversary year of independence, creating what the palace called one of the greatest alliances in human history.
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Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
For music business observers, the most interesting aspect of the suit may lie in its detailed assertions about how much the Christian music (CCM) touring industry relies on alliances with charities to achieve a profit.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
History shows that alliances do not sustain themselves automatically; they must be renewed, defended and chosen by each generation.
—Stephen Doughty, Boston Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
There was an opening for Israel to handle their business with the Palestinians diplomatically that would have solidified the Abraham Accords and allowed stronger alliances with Arab countries that would have really cornered Iran.
—Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
He's also known for his political maneuvering — which involved espionage and secret alliances.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
By evening, disruptive Uranus enters your 11th House of Friendship and Future Goals, shaking up alliances, roles, and long-term plans.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
On foreign policy, Scott was an outspoken advocate for NATO and post-World War II American alliances.
—Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
The military government had held a series of in-person peace talks with ethnic minority leaders starting in 2022 aiming to weaken the anti-military alliances, but with little result.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
For music business observers, the most interesting aspect of the suit may lie in its detailed assertions about how much the Christian music (CCM) touring industry relies on alliances with charities to achieve a profit.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
History shows that alliances do not sustain themselves automatically; they must be renewed, defended and chosen by each generation.
—Stephen Doughty, Boston Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
There was an opening for Israel to handle their business with the Palestinians diplomatically that would have solidified the Abraham Accords and allowed stronger alliances with Arab countries that would have really cornered Iran.
—Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
He's also known for his political maneuvering — which involved espionage and secret alliances.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
By evening, disruptive Uranus enters your 11th House of Friendship and Future Goals, shaking up alliances, roles, and long-term plans.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
On foreign policy, Scott was an outspoken advocate for NATO and post-World War II American alliances.
—Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
The military government had held a series of in-person peace talks with ethnic minority leaders starting in 2022 aiming to weaken the anti-military alliances, but with little result.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alliances
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On top of this, Australia has a range of excellent co-production treaties and incentives that invite international collaboration.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
26 Apr. 2026
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That has spurred renewed interest in a clause in the EU's foundational treaties about mutual assistance if a member nation is attacked.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Now all but two of Florida’s 30 early learning coalitions are trying it out.—
Michael Cuglietta,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Twenty-four coalitions from different organizations across the state took part in Monday's event.—
John Lauritsen,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Some interpreted McVay’s demeanor on Thursday night as evidence of a splinter in one of the league’s most successful partnerships.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, for the next six years, Uranus will be opposite your sign affecting your closest partnerships.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Most of those deals have come on one-year pacts.—
Mike Kaye
April 20,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Apr. 2026
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But the deals are done project by project, rather than via the older model of pacts that paid out millions in development funds and compensation over three or four years.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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Despite initial opposition from dentists, doctors, veterinarians, optometrists, the Connecticut Hospital Association and various business and banking associations, HB5127 got a favorable vote Thursday in the House of Representatives.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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Banking associations celebrated the move while retailers decried it.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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That job involves forming unions from the ground up, as well as contract talks that have taken him to Canada, Mexico, Brazil and Europe.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Park is seeking her second term with the benefit of incumbency and the backing of two powerful unions, the Los Angeles Police Protective League and the United Firefighters of Los Angeles City.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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The information contained in this article reflects multiple conversations with various sources at the Spanish champions, all of whom wanted to speak anonymously to protect relationships.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Schnura’s paintings highlight the symbiotic relationships between plants and animals, according to the Forest Preserve District of Will County.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Pro leagues, including the NBA, have worked with sports betting companies to generate new streams of revenue.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Senga’s $75 million, five-year contract, which runs through the 2027 season, specifies the pitcher cannot be assigned to the minor leagues without his consent.—
Ronald Blum,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Alliances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alliances. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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