At that time, NATO bombed the bases of the Bosnian Serbs.
Source: tatoeba (329107)
Nato
/ˈneɪ.toʊ/
Synonyms for "nato" (54 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (11)
Strong matches (16)
Related words (27)
euratomeuropean economic communityfrench communityicrcinternational agreementinterpollaftaleaguemutual-defense treatynonaggression pactnordic counciloasoauocamoecdopecpactionseatotreatywarsaw pact
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Noun(6 words)
intergovernmentalintergovernmental alliancenato-relatednorth atlantic treaty organizationsecurity alliancetransatlantic
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: al, alliance, alliance, allied, anzus council.
- Sentence evidence is available for nato, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, opengloss, wordnet.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "nato".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "nato"
Keep "nato" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "nato" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "nato", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "nato" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
9 entriesallianceglobal organizationintergovernmental organizationintergovernmental organization attributeinternational organisationinternational organizationorganizationworld organisationworld organization
More specific
7 entriesArticle FiveNATO allyNATO doctrineNATO headquartersNATO interoperabilityNATO memberNATO standard
Collocations
12 entriesArticle FiveNATO allianceNATO defenseNATO headquartersNATO interoperabilityNATO memberNATO member statesNATO policyNATO standardscollective defensesecurity alliancetransatlantic relations
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
8 entriesNATO headquartersNATO memberNATO membershipNATO-alignedNATO-basedNATOizationNorth Atlantic Treaty Organizationtransatlantic security alliance
Sample sentences
18 total sentences available.
A frosty east-west relationship led to a sort of brinkmanship where both NATO and Russia flew military aircraft close to the other side's frontiers or even deliberately made brief incursions into the other side's airspace, either to test air defence capabilities or as part of a pattern of intimidation or coercion.
Source: tatoeba (3854076)
NATO membership is very costly.
Source: tatoeba (8182720)
Algeria isn't in the NATO.
Source: tatoeba (8617889)
Showing 4 of 18 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "nato"?
Closest matches include al, alliance, alliance, allied, anzus council.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "nato"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.