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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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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

Since then, the demands on defence have increased still further, as have the UK commitments you have rightly made to 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

The dispute has also reportedly affected high-level security talks between the two allies, according to local media.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The early selenographers had so many features to name that they found themselves honouring ancients as well as moderns, opponents as well as allies.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

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