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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It hasn’t felt the love from some other allies: ABP, the Netherlands’ largest pension fund, divested from Palantir in April.

From Barron's • 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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

America has plenty of friends and allies in South Korea.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

He was willing to spend Russian rubles, and sell Soviet arms, to make allies among the world's developing nations.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau

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