Thesaurus results for COALITION

coalition

noun

ˌkō-ə-ˈli-shən

Definition of coalition

as in faction

a group of people acting together within a larger group rival coalitions struggling for control of the party

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as in alliance

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 coalition Barring a surprise, the progressive coalition of Sánchez will suffer a costly legislative defeat that will likely fan the flames of the protests. — Joseph Wilson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026 The 5,670 figure appears to refer to the open letter organized by the Block the Merger coalition, signed by thousands of film and TV professionals opposed to the deal. — Andrew McGowan, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026 This coalition aimed to amend the state constitution to forbid any government entity from adopting or enforcing laws that prohibited discrimination against gay, lesbian or bisexual people. — Mark Satta, The Conversation, 1 Oct. 2026 The coalition also includes Pennsylvania’s governor, the District of Columbia, New York City, Chicago and the city and county of Denver. — Mathew Daly, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for coalition

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Noun

Zema has proposed classifying major criminal factions as terrorist organizations.

— Katie Angell Britannica Editors Oct. 2, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Oct. 2026
This is the friction that Tariq felt was a nonnegotiable for the film, factions of an immigrant community torn between assimilating into American culture and proudly celebrating its differences as loudly as possible.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of faction

Noun

Over the six episodes, alliances shift, egos clash, and pressure builds as the group shrinks.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
The alliance has been particularly beneficial to Netanyahu, who has sought to tie himself to Trump to improve his image at home.

— SEUNG MIN KIM, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of alliance

Noun

Nightly specials include fresh takes on Maine classics, like a Cajun lobster roll on a brioche (fantastic), but there’s also an extensive menu of starters, salads, sandwiches and burgers, and mains that will keep every member of your party happy.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
The party has an average 8-point lead in generic congressional ballot polling, according to RealClearPolitics.

— Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of party

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Seneca said the renaming violated the 1794 Treaty of Canandaigua, which was signed by President George Washington and the Haudenosaunee confederacy promising perpetual peace and friendship.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
July 4 birthed independence but also a dysfunctional confederacy.

— Max Taves, Mercury News, 3 July 2026

Definition of confederacy

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An early Georgian-style wing was added to the Regency main building to accommodate new rooms and dining spaces.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Or two birds face-to-face in close proximity, covering themselves with their wings as if to share a secret kiss away from prying eyes, could evoke a giggle.

— Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of wing

Noun

On the craft side, the movie never feels too slick; there’s an agreeable looseness to its pacing, even at its zippiest, and a crisp unfussiness to Malik Hassan Sayeed’s cinematography.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026
Hospitals bolster their side by hiring risk adjustment specialists and employing AI tools, while health insurers hire payment integrity specialists and employ different AI tools.

— Leah Pierson, STAT, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of side

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Rather, it was based on joint research by eight major trade union federations examining the actual living expenses of 422 workers from 28 factories in Phnom Penh, Kandal and Kampong Speu provinces.

— Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026
The stones will be added to memorial rock garden outside the federation.

— Jim Masters, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

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