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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This is a subtle distinction, but a distinction Burnham's allies do point to – to again seek to emphasise he is not trigger happy, he is not seeking to get ahead of himself.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Such assertions do not reflect the realities of modern Korea and risk undermining confidence in one of America’s closest allies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Our allies need to re-engage with us, and we with them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Shaw and her allies also approved a policy that allows parents to challenge the content of library books.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

He and his agents were looking for ways to attack the United States and its allies, too.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield

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