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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Kabuga was arrested in Paris in 2020 after years in hiding using a succession of false passports and aided by a network of former Rwandan allies.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

The Pentagon canceled the deployment of a 4,000-strong armored brigade to Poland, surprising U.S. lawmakers and allies.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

His allies said he did have the numbers necessary but decided to put pressure on the prime minister to quit on his own terms rather than hurtle into a contest right now.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

That’s what some of our regional allies are saying: “Finish the job.”

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Wherritt again went wild, and again the conductor and his allies subdued him, but they were growing tired.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

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