as in related
having a close connection like that between family members
people with foreign language fluency and an allied skill such as the ability to relate to people from different cultures
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as in united
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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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
And now that its suit is the first out of the gate, others within the group’s orbit of conservative legal activists, pro-business organizations, and allied academics appear to be gearing up for their own legal challenges.
—Cristian Farias, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2025
The western maritime boundary of the Philippine Sea also serves as the First Island Chain, a U.S. maritime containment strategy that seeks to restrict the Chinese military's access to the Western Pacific Ocean utilising Washington's allied and friendly territories, including Japan.
—Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
Related article Sudan accuses UAE of ‘support and complicity’ in genocide at World Court
The city - the capital of Sudan’s North Darfur province - came under heavy shelling and RSF ground attacks on Sunday, the SLA said, calling for military support from Sudan’s armed forces and allied factions.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 14 Apr. 2025
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The longest war in U.S. history ended in August 2021 with a decisive defeat for the allied government in Kabul and the Taliban swiftly retaking power after 20 years of insurgency.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
And now that its suit is the first out of the gate, others within the group’s orbit of conservative legal activists, pro-business organizations, and allied academics appear to be gearing up for their own legal challenges.
—Cristian Farias, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2025
The western maritime boundary of the Philippine Sea also serves as the First Island Chain, a U.S. maritime containment strategy that seeks to restrict the Chinese military's access to the Western Pacific Ocean utilising Washington's allied and friendly territories, including Japan.
—Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
Related article Sudan accuses UAE of ‘support and complicity’ in genocide at World Court
The city - the capital of Sudan’s North Darfur province - came under heavy shelling and RSF ground attacks on Sunday, the SLA said, calling for military support from Sudan’s armed forces and allied factions.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 14 Apr. 2025
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Be sure to check out our other related buying guides, including the Best Hoodies, Best Leggings, and Best T-Shirts.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
21 Apr. 2025
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The suit asks that the defendant be found liable for the amount in question, as well as for interest, plus related attorney fees.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Federal sources further clarified that Paul has not cooperated with authorities or struck any deal against Sean Combs.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
19 Dec. 2024
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During the Cold War, the United States and its allies cooperated on trade and security through mechanisms such as the Coordinating Committee for Multilateral Export Controls.—
Peter E. Harrell,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Dec. 2024
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Aside from the welcome bottle of Champagne, the brands also collaborated on curating a property-wide selection of Krug Champagne across all of the resort's restaurants and bars, including tastings in the property's new wine cellar.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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In 2012, Kim Jones, the former Louis Vuitton men’s designer, collaborated with Kapital for the French label’s Spring/Summer 2013 collection.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Allied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allied. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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