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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
Relational – for building trust in coalitions, partnerships, and teams.
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Big Think, 27 Oct. 2025
The measure’s submission set the stage for a battle with business coalitions and wealth donors.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Iranians began to debate whether violence should be used against the regime, and to ask how various opposition groups could build coalitions with one another.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2025
Economists warn the incoming administration faces immediate challenges, including securing fuel supplies and building coalitions in a fragmented legislature.
—Reuters 3 Min Ago, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2025
However, coalitions can be difficult to form and sustain to win.
—Shelley Inglis, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 2025
In the meantime, the French Revolution had occurred, Napoleon had risen to power and conquered half of western Europe, and various combinations of France’s enemies had formed coalitions to stop him.
—Literary Hub, 10 Oct. 2025
Some companies are indeed pulling back because of headwinds from multiple fronts, resulting in the dissolution of coalitions and the erosion of activity required for systems-wide progress, according to an analysis published last month in the Harvard Business Review.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 8 Oct. 2025
France, unlike Germany, the Netherlands and some other countries in Europe, doesn’t have a tradition of political coalitions governing together.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
Big Think, 27 Oct. 2025
The measure’s submission set the stage for a battle with business coalitions and wealth donors.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Iranians began to debate whether violence should be used against the regime, and to ask how various opposition groups could build coalitions with one another.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2025
Economists warn the incoming administration faces immediate challenges, including securing fuel supplies and building coalitions in a fragmented legislature.
—Reuters 3 Min Ago, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2025
However, coalitions can be difficult to form and sustain to win.
—Shelley Inglis, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 2025
In the meantime, the French Revolution had occurred, Napoleon had risen to power and conquered half of western Europe, and various combinations of France’s enemies had formed coalitions to stop him.
—Literary Hub, 10 Oct. 2025
Some companies are indeed pulling back because of headwinds from multiple fronts, resulting in the dissolution of coalitions and the erosion of activity required for systems-wide progress, according to an analysis published last month in the Harvard Business Review.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 8 Oct. 2025
France, unlike Germany, the Netherlands and some other countries in Europe, doesn’t have a tradition of political coalitions governing together.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coalitions
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The town splintered into factions.—
David Peisner,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
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The two factions went to war, spilling blood through the streets of Philadelphia.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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And yet, these alliances are by no means inevitable; the multilateral sinews that bind peoples and nations need to be cultivated when times are good and bad.—
Time,
Time,
28 Oct. 2025
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Fury will focus on the Sturlung Era, a period defined by family betrayal, shifting alliances and violent uprisings.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
28 Oct. 2025
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The three-day Nashville event (like the position) has grown in popularity and recognition — especially so after Taylor Swift, the most famous pop star on the planet who also happens to be engaged to Kelce, gave an impromptu performance at one of its parties last summer.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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His victory ended nearly a decade of Democratic control in Richmond and underscored the state’s potential to swing between the parties.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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In the clip, Lecaillier cuts, tapes and shapes her materials until a wonderfully bonkers ostrich begins to take form — complete with flapping wings and a bobbing neck made from little more than determination and a sense of humor.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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Termites have wings that are roughly equal in length and antennae that are straight, but may droop.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Any graft unions on the tree’s trunk should also be well above the soil line.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Oct. 2025
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Last week, a group of unions and corporate watchdogs launched the Take Back Tesla website to oppose the pay package, noting Musk’s embracing of right-wing political movements and amplifying of conspiracy theories that have damaged the brand.—
Chris Eudaily,
CNBC,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The encouraging signals from both sides of the negotiations were a marked contrast from recent weeks, when Beijing’s announcement of new export restrictions and Trump’s reciprocal threat of staggering new tariffs threatened to plunge the world’s two largest economies back into an all-out trade war.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Strong defensive line play from both sides kept the game low scoring, but a second-quarter interception returned for a touchdown and a lengthy fourth-quarter drive provided all the offense Thayer needed to pull off a 14-0 upset victory over the previously unbeaten Lions.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
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As of August 2025, at least 34 local unions and 3 federations remain in registration limbo, some awaiting approval for over four years despite multiple submissions.—
Sourcing Journal,
Sourcing Journal,
15 Oct. 2025
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Against a backdrop of tales similar to Ewers’, sports stars such as American rugby player Ilona Maher are advocating for body positivity in sports, while federations and sporting bodies are being called on to act.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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The Norwegian leads Europe’s top five leagues in big chances received with 17, scoring nine of those, level with Harry Kane and four more than any Premier League player (Mateta and Thiago have five each).—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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The indictments threaten to create a reputational headache for both the NBA, one of the marquee professional sports leagues in the country, and the booming but increasingly scrutinized sports gambling industry.—
Tom Winter,
NBC news,
23 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Coalitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coalitions. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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