1
: having or being in close association : connected
two families allied by marriage
2
3
a
: related especially by common properties or qualities
heraldry and allied subjects
b
: related genetically
Examples of allied in a Sentence
people with foreign language fluency and an allied skill such as the ability to relate to people from different cultures
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The statements from allied countries were a distinct contrast from the early days after the 2023 attack, when governments rushed to back Israel.
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Aaron Boxerman, New York Times, 20 May 2025
As the White House prepares to negotiate tariffs with various allied nations, technology observers are concerned guardrails will be ignored.
—Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 20 May 2025
The United States and a growing number of allied navies have stepped up transits to assert the right of passage and show support for the region in response to China's increasing assertiveness.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
According to local human rights groups, the army and allied forces have arrested hundreds people suspected of ties to the RSF — and at least dozens have been killed.
—Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR, 16 May 2025
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Aaron Boxerman, New York Times, 20 May 2025
As the White House prepares to negotiate tariffs with various allied nations, technology observers are concerned guardrails will be ignored.
—Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 20 May 2025
The United States and a growing number of allied navies have stepped up transits to assert the right of passage and show support for the region in response to China's increasing assertiveness.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
According to local human rights groups, the army and allied forces have arrested hundreds people suspected of ties to the RSF — and at least dozens have been killed.
—Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR, 16 May 2025
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“Allied.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/allied. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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