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as in confederacy
an association of persons, parties, or states for mutual assistance and protection
the smaller nations were forced to form a confederation out of self-defense
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as in association
the state of having shared interests or efforts (as in social or business matters)
the big-budget movie was produced by the studio in confederation with another in order to lower the risk
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Recent Examples of confederation
Ceferin, as a confederation president and FIFA Council vice-president, is eligible to receive a net annual compensation of $300,000.
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Adam Crafton, New York Times, 21 May 2025
However, the last Women’s World Cup was the first in which teams from all six FIFA confederations won at least one game and the first in which teams from five confederations reached the knockout stage.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
Inter Miami are scheduled to play Sporting Kansas City at Children’s Mercy Park on Wednesday after regional confederation Concacaf already delayed the match by a day.
—Elias Burke, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
Each confederation was awarded a set number of places based upon its strength.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 8 June 2025
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Adam Crafton, New York Times, 21 May 2025
However, the last Women’s World Cup was the first in which teams from all six FIFA confederations won at least one game and the first in which teams from five confederations reached the knockout stage.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
Inter Miami are scheduled to play Sporting Kansas City at Children’s Mercy Park on Wednesday after regional confederation Concacaf already delayed the match by a day.
—Elias Burke, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
Each confederation was awarded a set number of places based upon its strength.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 8 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confederation
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Americans are divided on that topic, with 55% saying historical figures that supported the confederacy and racial segregation should not be memorialized in a June 2024 survey by the Public Religion Research Institute.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Men were the representatives of their clans and nations in the Haudenosaunee council, which made decisions for the confederacy as a whole.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
21 Nov. 2024
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Recent research has sparked new concerns over its side effects, including a possible association with neurodegeneration.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
12 July 2025
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The chapters are organized as brief essays extending from an event that triggers thoughts and associations which Li gathers, not necessarily to make sense of — because this is sometimes not possible — but to notice.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
12 July 2025
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The federation faced criticism from human rights groups, who called for a reverse of the decision, and FIFA did not explain the reasoning behind the rollback.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
1 July 2025
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Credit coach Emma Hayes for building out age classes in the federation and debuting 21 players over the last year — creating a bright future.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
28 June 2025
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This benefits pass-through entities like S-Corps, partnerships, and sole proprietors.—
Robert Green,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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The district is also relying on community partnerships and grants to transform their outdoor areas from asphalt to native gardens and natural play areas.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 July 2025
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And their coalition is divided between a centrist establishment and an insurgent progressive wing with diverging priorities in addressing inequality.—
Nathan Meyers,
The Conversation,
11 July 2025
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The coalition reached the fundraising goal on the final day.—
Douglas C. Towne,
AZCentral.com,
11 July 2025
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Staff employee unions at outlets including The New York Times and Politico have raised concerns about whether recent deals with AI companies violate employee contracts about AI use.—
Marta Biino,
semafor.com,
7 July 2025
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In addition, Woodard was a member of a players’ union, the United Basketball Players Association.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
7 July 2025
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As Americans celebrated a long Independence Day weekend, they were treated to a few noteworthy displays of festivity and fireworks in the ever-fascinating relationship between Silicon Valley and Washington, D.C.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
7 July 2025
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After Cierra returned from Casa, Nic resumed his relationship with her.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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The alliance has been working with LAUSD to prioritize and fund climate-friendly projects across the district.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 July 2025
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Oil and gas stocks fell after the OPEC+ alliance on Saturday agreed to a bigger-than-expected production increase.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
8 July 2025
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“Confederation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confederation. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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