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union

[yoon-yuhn] / ˈyun yən /
NOUN
merger, joining
Synonyms
STRONG
abutment accord agglutination agreement amalgam amalgamation blend centralization combination commixture compound concatenation conciliation concord concurrence confluence congregation conjunction consolidation correlation coupling fusion harmony hookup incorporation intercourse joint junction juncture meeting merging mixture seam symbiosis synthesis tie up tie-in unanimity unification unison uniting unity
WEAK
coadunation coming together melding
Antonyms
STRONG
detachment disagreement disconnection discord dissolution division imbalance parting separation severance
WEAK
divorce
NOUN
group with shared interest, cause
Synonyms
STRONGEST
association club federation guild labor union league local society trade union
STRONG
alliance brotherhood coalition confederacy confederation congress employees order sisterhood sodality syndicate
Antonyms
WEAK
management

Example Sentences

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The union uses a measure of inflation - RPI - that is higher than others.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

The walkout by British Medical Association members comes after talks between the government and doctors' union broke down last month.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

JBS executives have said the company’s proposals to the union were fair and remain on the table.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

SI’s union representing editorial employees praised Minute Media when it took over, and is close to agreeing on a new contract deal with the company.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

If a man wanted to go home, the union gave him a ticket on the next train back.

From "Fannie Never Flinched" by Mary Cronk Farrell

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.