ALLIANCES Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words

alliances

noun

plural of alliance

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 The parties then form alliances to create a majority coalition. — Melanie Lidman, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026 Such moves are typical of presidential hopefuls from both parties seeking to bolster their alliances nationwide. — Matthew Choi, Washington Post, 18 Oct. 2026 The collaboration between the two companies, which have in the past avoided public partnerships, is a sign that the AI boom has caused somewhat of a sea change in Silicon Valley alliances. — CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026 Breccia said the company already had sales alliances with Asian counterparts, notably in South Korea and Thailand, and was delighted to now bring the Philippines into that network. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026 Sixteen services have announced Suez returns since early July, according to international shipping association BIMCO, spanning all three major vessel-sharing alliances (Gemini, Ocean and Premier) and Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC). — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026 In Greece to discuss deepening economic, energy and security cooperation, Rubio made the case for nationalism while emphasizing the importance of global alliances. — Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2026 Unlike The Traitors, the gameplay does not compel them to form alliances, as the teams are fixed. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026 Mexican cartels have forged alliances with local gangs, including Los Choneros, who battle for the control of ports and shipping routes. — CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

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Noun

International funding, Patil says, means long waits, complicated contracts and co-production treaties, and Indian filmmakers end up chasing the same grants as professionals from wealthier countries.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
In a warning, the panel said the sector will remain vulnerable until Haiti accedes to international treaties regulating the trade.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of treaties

Noun

But the parties and groups of parliamentary pro-Western opposition that joined forces in many districts in broad coalitions, have altogether 26 candidates making the next round.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026
Even if the wars do continue, the identities of both major parties are in flux—existing coalitions are shaky, and the tremors could lead to unexpectedly competitive races in seats drawn around outdated assumptions.

— Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of coalitions

Noun

These prediction market partnerships have, for some, become emblematic of what fans see as unfettered greed on the part of teams, players, leagues and platforms believed to be degrading their experience of sports writ large.

— Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2026
With department stores in turmoil, Kuryshchuk advised emerging designers to reconsider wholesale, favoring partnerships with larger companies.

— Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of partnerships

Noun

The United States’ network of defense pacts is poised to get stronger as its allies get stronger, but only if rebalancing occurs with consent, foresight, and respectful treatment of partners.

— Charles Kupchan, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2026
O’Connor will also be the BA team leader focused on first-look deals and overall pacts.

— Peter White, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of pacts

Noun

In West Virginia and Alaska, educators’ unions formally backed legislation requiring CPR education, while efforts in Washington and Illinois advanced in memory of students lost to cardiac arrest.

— Meng Yang, Time, 18 Oct. 2026
But unions and many Hollywood workers fear AI will take jobs, even as studios explore hybrid productions and secure protections against fully synthetic performers.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of unions

Noun

And while Haiti has committed to a handover protocol for child gang members, getting the public to accept reintegration of anyone with gang associations is likely to be challenging.

— Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
The European Composer and Songwriter Alliance helps fill that gap, uniting national associations to lobby policymakers and guide young composers through contracts and negotiations.

— Ben Croll, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of associations

Noun

The company is also exploring emerging soccer, volleyball and flag football leagues, alongside international opportunities.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
The hosts talk about how some teams are choosing to lock up young talent earlier than ever, including some instances of contracts signed before the player even reaches the major leagues.

— Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of leagues

Noun

The conference room was frequently used for sensitive discussions about OpenAI’s proprietary research, product development, business relationships, and strategic decisions, prosecutors said.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2026
Discovery+ content spans food, home, relationships, true crime, paranormal, adventure, natural history and more.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026

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