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as in factions
a group of people acting together within a larger group
rival coalitions struggling for control of the party
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as in alliances
an association of persons, parties, or states for mutual assistance and protection
preservationists formed a coalition with the theater owners to preserve these historic structures
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Recent Examples of coalitions
Now all but two of Florida’s 30 early learning coalitions are trying it out.
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Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Twenty-four coalitions from different organizations across the state took part in Monday's event.
—John Lauritsen, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Since last week, residents in parts of Port-au-Prince have been trapped in gang crossfire after rival coalitions escalated their fight for territory.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Voters are fragments of coalitions, habits, grudges, identities, and instincts.
—Matt Klink, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
Using a discharge petition to force votes The vote was the latest effort by House Democrats to maneuver past the Republican majority using a discharge petition — once a rare tool, but now used increasingly to form bipartisan coalitions.
—Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Ellison’s team is hoping to have the deal closed by the end of September, while coalitions are forming in the industry to mount an opposition front.
—Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2026
At the same time, Muslim groups like Council on American-Islamic Relations and national interfaith coalitions such as Shoulder to Shoulder Campaign have worked with Christians to challenge these portrayals and promote more nuanced understandings of Islam.
—Anna Piela, The Conversation, 13 Apr. 2026
Political parties were disincentivized from forming coalitions—which might have unified the anti-Orbán vote—by incrementally raising the threshold required for alliances to enter Parliament.
—Kapil Komireddi, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2026
Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
Twenty-four coalitions from different organizations across the state took part in Monday's event.
—John Lauritsen, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Since last week, residents in parts of Port-au-Prince have been trapped in gang crossfire after rival coalitions escalated their fight for territory.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
Voters are fragments of coalitions, habits, grudges, identities, and instincts.
—Matt Klink, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
Using a discharge petition to force votes The vote was the latest effort by House Democrats to maneuver past the Republican majority using a discharge petition — once a rare tool, but now used increasingly to form bipartisan coalitions.
—Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Ellison’s team is hoping to have the deal closed by the end of September, while coalitions are forming in the industry to mount an opposition front.
—Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2026
At the same time, Muslim groups like Council on American-Islamic Relations and national interfaith coalitions such as Shoulder to Shoulder Campaign have worked with Christians to challenge these portrayals and promote more nuanced understandings of Islam.
—Anna Piela, The Conversation, 13 Apr. 2026
Political parties were disincentivized from forming coalitions—which might have unified the anti-Orbán vote—by incrementally raising the threshold required for alliances to enter Parliament.
—Kapil Komireddi, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coalitions
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In the years since, the cartel's two warring factions have ravaged the northern Mexican state in their struggle for territorial control.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2026
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New Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has endorsed the talks but his relative silence and non-visibility have created space for Iran’s various internal factions to disagree over the way forward.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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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
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There’s no guarantee that new maps across the country will play out the way two parties hope.—
Bill Barrow,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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In other words, Visit KC is betting heavily on people choosing to come to Kansas City for everything happening around the matches — Fan Fest, watch parties and the broader atmosphere — not just the games themselves.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
30 Apr. 2026
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One amounted to a reinvention of the cell on wheels (COW) truck, a longstanding tool to add temporary coverage, with wings and rotors.—
Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
1 May 2026
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Entertainment needs are satiated by Google TV over Wi-Fi 6, with Netflix cooked in and other popular streaming services waiting in the wings.—
Paul Ridden
May 01,
New Atlas,
1 May 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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Bauman used a modern technique to move healthy hair from the back and sides of Fisher’s head to the areas with hair loss in the front, using a newer instrument called follicular unit extraction.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Apr. 2026
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Some of Europe’s biggest men’s sides are also starting to invest more in their women’s teams, which could spur new opportunities for investors and advisors alike.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Infantino’s ideas and antics have frequently drawn resistance from some European federations and even the continent’s confederation, UEFA.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Representatives from each of the 211 federations in soccer’s governing body were expected to attend the event that begins Thursday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 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
“Coalitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coalitions. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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