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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Zelensky urged a strong response from Ukraine's allies.

From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026

How effective these sanctions are will largely be determined by how the countries that are ultimately targeted - which could include US allies like Turkey and Iraq, as well as China - react.

From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026

Bass and Raman were political allies at one point, with Raman even endorsing the mayor before launching a campaign to unseat her.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026

The country has repeatedly appealed to its allies for additional support as Russia steps up its strikes -- firing a record number of missiles in July, according to AFP analysis of Ukrainian air force data.

From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026

The Soviets and Americans had been allies in the war, united by their common enemy, Adolf Hitler’s Germany.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

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