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Synonyms

join forces

Idioms  

  1. Act together, combine efforts. For example, The public relations people joined forces to get better coverage for their candidates. This expression originally referred to combining military forces. [Mid-1500s]

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When LIV and the PGA Tour came to a short-lived, tentative agreement to end pending litigation and potentially join forces in 2023, Al-Rumayyan was a key figure in the negotiations.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

A 2023 framework agreement to join forces between LIV Golf and the PGA Tour never materialized, with both operating independently.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Johnson isn’t the only one who is set to join forces with a rival in the next chapter of their career.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

"Let's join forces for a strong, secure and, above all, united Europe," he added.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

“Time for us to join forces, dudes,” said Masood.

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai

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