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

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U.S. diplomatic engagement can reassure and galvanize our regional allies.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026

Chan’s campaign and her allies saw it differently.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026

Fry and his allies have spent just about $1 million and Sanford’s campaign has spent about $640,000.

From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026

The "Ulchi Freedom Shield" exercise is a regular summer fixture for South Korea's armed forces and their US allies, designed to steel them for defence against the nuclear-armed North.

From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026

Germany and its former allies had not been allowed to take part in the negotiations.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman

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