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

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 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

Experts told BBC Verify that despite the extreme blows suffered by Iran's navy and air force in these repeated attacks, Tehran still has the capacity to damage the US and its regional allies.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Healey's decision to quit is a particularly big blow to Sir Keir, given the former defence secretary was one of the prime minister's most loyal cabinet allies.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Even before Elizebeth and her team broke into the RED network, the United States and its allies were searching for a way to smash Argentina’s spy rings.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield

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