allies

[al-ahyz, uh-lahyz] / ˈæl aɪz, əˈlaɪz /

NOUN

something united with another, especially by treaty

Synonyms

STRONGEST

associate colleague friend partner

STRONG

accessory accomplice co-worker coadjutor collaborator confederate helper

Antonyms

STRONGEST

antagonist detractor enemy foe opponent

Example Sentences

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That stance fueled criticism from industry analysts who said that under the new rule, U.S. allies like the U.K. couldn’t access Anthropic’s top technology.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

However, it triggered protests, sent the stock market plunging and caught key allies like the United States off-guard.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

He predicted that in that time there would be a "geographically constrained contest...that will probably involve us, our allies or our partners".

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

While she lacks her father’s natural charisma, she also rejects his authoritarian tendencies, allies say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

In other words, it was the perfect spot for America and its allies to spy on the Soviets.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau

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