as in coalitions
an association of persons, parties, or states for mutual assistance and protection
the new organization is a federation of existing organizations that were all dedicated to preserving Civil War battlefields
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Recent Examples of federations
The launch is part of Levi’s broader global partnership with four of soccer’s most iconic national federations—Mexico, USA, England and France.
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Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 24 Apr. 2026
Panini currently holds licenses for those four federations, continuing the ongoing trend of Fanatics winning licenses, which diminishes Panini’s portfolio.
—Larry Holder, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
The six national soccer federations, also including Bosnia-Herzegovina, Czech Republic and Sweden, now get allocations from FIFA of several thousand tickets for each of their World Cup games.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
The new policy is expected to supersede existing policies established in some international sports federations, including in track and field, boxing, and swimming.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 27 Mar. 2026
The new collection features official away jerseys for 25 partner federations—each boasts a Trefoil on the chest and leans heavily into nostalgic ’90s design.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
In markets such as Malaysia, Turkey, and Thailand, partners include federations working closely with grassroots communities, while in emerging regions like Indonesia and Mongolia, partners are being supported through structured development to represent their nations on a global stage.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026
Those costs can be a burden, as salaries for women in soccer have historically not been high, though some teams and federations may offer some form of sponsorship for those seeking licenses.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
Genius Sports, which is also in the business of enhancing the sports viewing experience, boasts data deals with over 400 sports leagues and federations worldwide, including the NBA.
—Nick Watt, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 24 Apr. 2026
Panini currently holds licenses for those four federations, continuing the ongoing trend of Fanatics winning licenses, which diminishes Panini’s portfolio.
—Larry Holder, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
The six national soccer federations, also including Bosnia-Herzegovina, Czech Republic and Sweden, now get allocations from FIFA of several thousand tickets for each of their World Cup games.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
The new policy is expected to supersede existing policies established in some international sports federations, including in track and field, boxing, and swimming.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 27 Mar. 2026
The new collection features official away jerseys for 25 partner federations—each boasts a Trefoil on the chest and leans heavily into nostalgic ’90s design.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
In markets such as Malaysia, Turkey, and Thailand, partners include federations working closely with grassroots communities, while in emerging regions like Indonesia and Mongolia, partners are being supported through structured development to represent their nations on a global stage.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026
Those costs can be a burden, as salaries for women in soccer have historically not been high, though some teams and federations may offer some form of sponsorship for those seeking licenses.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
Genius Sports, which is also in the business of enhancing the sports viewing experience, boasts data deals with over 400 sports leagues and federations worldwide, including the NBA.
—Nick Watt, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for federations
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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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Newsom could close the chronic deficits by raising taxes, and that’s the preferred remedy for many legislators and interest groups, particularly unions.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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In the intervening time, unions have filed lawsuits, lawmakers have introduced legislation and state workers have continued rallying, all to push back against the governor’s mandate.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
23 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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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
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Concacaf is one of FIFA’s six continental confederations, covering soccer teams from Canada up north to Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana in the south.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Apr. 2026
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There are six teams from five confederations.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Federations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/federations. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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