1
as in treaty
a formal agreement between two or more nations or peoples
a pact between the two small nations to defend one another in case of attack
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in agreement
an arrangement about action to be taken
they made a pact to meet every week at the same time
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of pact
Issues on the table include a potential defense pact in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, trade and fishing rights.
—
Andrew Torgan, CNN Money, 18 May 2025
The Critical Role live shows are coming to theaters under an exclusive pact with Fathom Entertainment, a distributor of specialty content to partner cinema chains.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 16 May 2025
The pact, revealed Saturday at the Cannes Film Market, will see the launch of the dedicated Something Weird Channel (SWC) on Cultpix’s platform beginning June 1.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 May 2025
At the afterparty, however, all four boys fulfill their pact.
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 17 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for pact
Andrew Torgan, CNN Money, 18 May 2025
The Critical Role live shows are coming to theaters under an exclusive pact with Fathom Entertainment, a distributor of specialty content to partner cinema chains.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 16 May 2025
The pact, revealed Saturday at the Cannes Film Market, will see the launch of the dedicated Something Weird Channel (SWC) on Cultpix’s platform beginning June 1.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 May 2025
At the afterparty, however, all four boys fulfill their pact.
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 17 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for pact
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pact
Noun
-
This body crafted the 1958 UN treaty on road transport, which has been signed by 58 countries including France and the Netherlands.—
Carlton Reid,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
-
However, the Minuteman III hasn't carried multiple warheads since 2014 in compliance with arms reduction treaties, according to the U.S. Air Force.—
Brett Tingley,
Space.com,
21 May 2025
Noun
-
In law enforcement, the legally binding agreements, approved by all parties, typically stem from Justice Department investigations into widespread patterns of misconduct.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
-
The Sheriff’s Office paid a total settlement of $25,000, according to public records of the agreement previously obtained by the Sun Sentinel.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
22 May 2025
Noun
-
Outdated conventions needed to be cleared away, Strindberg said.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
22 May 2025
-
For example, at the BRS conventions the U.S. was excluded from participating in the discussion on the exemption to decide whether to ban UV-328, the chemical used in airplane manufacturing, despite the potential ban’s implications for American manufacturers.—
Kristen Edgreen Kaufman,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Pact.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pact. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share