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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He added: "This incident will not deter the UK's commitment to defend Nato, our allies and our interests from Russian aggression."

From BBC • May 20, 2026

But beyond former prominent Trump allies, are there other Trump supporters having second thoughts about their votes in the 2024 presidential election?

From Salon • May 20, 2026

Leading global economies on Tuesday vowed multilateral cooperation to address mounting challenges to economic stability due to the Middle East war, after talks in Paris which underscored tensions between the US and its allies.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

The roughly 11-week conflict is increasingly drawing in Gulf states, as Iran seeks to raise the costs for U.S. allies.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Stanton realized that opposing the Fourteenth Amendment would be a difficult fight; many of her closest friends and former allies disagreed with her position.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling

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