as in supporters
someone associated with another to give assistance or moral support
in trying to convince his parents to send him to soccer camp, the youngster had a strong ally in his coach
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as in cooperates
to form or enter into an association that furthers the interests of its members
the area's small grape growers have allied and formed a cooperative that will help them get the best prices
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Recent Examples of allies
Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
After a year of Trump disrespecting European allies, many had wondered how much of the old transatlantic ties remained.
—Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026
The movement could be broken apart by infighting over the succession, international allies might revolt, and domestic adversaries might find more appealing methods of responding to the crisis.
—Walter Russell Mead, The Atlantic, 24 Jan. 2026
In the world of interreligious affairs, there are those who seek to rally allies and there are those who seek to become friends.
—Joshua M. Davidson, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2026
The blatant alienation of our NATO allies is a very dangerous precedent and has worldwide implications that are too numerous to list here.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
That translated to a blunt assessment that allies would take on more of the burden countering nations from Russia to North Korea.
—Konstantin Toropin, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
Trump’s quips about acquiring the island have ignited international concerns about Greenland’s independence and sovereignty from lawmakers in Washington and NATO allies alike.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 10 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, Iran’s network of allies across the Middle East has been severely weakened.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2026
David Sims, The Atlantic, 19 Dec. 2025
Noun
In June 2024's legislative first round, the National Rally and allies took roughly a third of the vote.
—Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
After a year of Trump disrespecting European allies, many had wondered how much of the old transatlantic ties remained.
—Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 24 Jan. 2026
The movement could be broken apart by infighting over the succession, international allies might revolt, and domestic adversaries might find more appealing methods of responding to the crisis.
—Walter Russell Mead, The Atlantic, 24 Jan. 2026
In the world of interreligious affairs, there are those who seek to rally allies and there are those who seek to become friends.
—Joshua M. Davidson, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2026
The blatant alienation of our NATO allies is a very dangerous precedent and has worldwide implications that are too numerous to list here.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
That translated to a blunt assessment that allies would take on more of the burden countering nations from Russia to North Korea.
—Konstantin Toropin, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
Trump’s quips about acquiring the island have ignited international concerns about Greenland’s independence and sovereignty from lawmakers in Washington and NATO allies alike.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 10 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, Iran’s network of allies across the Middle East has been severely weakened.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2026
Verb
The ash people’s perspective allies them with the group looking to strip-mine Pandora’s resources.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 19 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allies
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That flexibility, supporters of such coverage said, should remain as a way to improve health outcomes and help older Americans maintain access to care.—
Bruce Japsen,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Mino was celebrated with birthday cake, a sushi lunch provided by Mikuni and a crowded room of supporters.—
Ashley Sharp,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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When the weather cooperates, snag a seat outdoors for prime people-watching opportunities.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Jan. 2026
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Seeing the auroras as far south of Indianapolis, of course, depends on if the weather cooperates.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
8 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, the philanthropic heart of the Broadway community, unites theater lovers to make a lifesaving and life-affirming difference for people facing HIV/AIDS and other critical illnesses across the country.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
8 Jan. 2026
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Venus, planet of harmony, unites with eager Mars in your 5th House of Ideation, adding heaps of inspiration into everything around you.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Chinese startup has a strategic partnership with Changan Automobile, which not only invested in the startup but also collaborates closely on technological innovation.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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The group collaborates with schools to provide free music education that can inspire personal development, foster a sense of community, and prepare future leaders.—
Christina Mayo,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
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These are in addition to private members clubs The Wilde and Cipriani, among other highlights.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
16 Jan. 2026
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Shane Stant clubs Kerrigan on the knee and flees the scene.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Allies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allies. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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