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
Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 10 Jan. 2026
The governor’s allies have dismissed that, saying voters know Abbott, have judged his record and do not buy Democrats’ corruption allegations.
—Karen Brooks Harper, Dallas Morning News, 10 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, Iran’s network of allies across the Middle East has been severely weakened.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2026
This week’s truncating of the schedule removed whatever pretense remained that Kennedy’s HHS would respect the scientific process for making decisions about vaccines even when that process was dominated by allies who had already taken action to roll back recommendations.
—Grayson Logue, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026
China has a history of loaning out its pandas to allies in what has been called panda diplomacy, per Reuters.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Why go after someone who seems to be almost completely isolated rather than someone who either has a reputation or allies behind them?
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
His support of Valdez, which was expected, puts him at odds with other progressive allies who’ve voiced support for Antonio Reynoso, the current Brooklyn borough president who is also running for the seat.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
Those leaders and allies including Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey have vowed to protect the community.
—Fatima Hussein, Fortune, 9 Jan. 2026
David Sims, The Atlantic, 19 Dec. 2025
Noun
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
The governor’s allies have dismissed that, saying voters know Abbott, have judged his record and do not buy Democrats’ corruption allegations.
—Karen Brooks Harper, Dallas Morning News, 10 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, Iran’s network of allies across the Middle East has been severely weakened.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2026
This week’s truncating of the schedule removed whatever pretense remained that Kennedy’s HHS would respect the scientific process for making decisions about vaccines even when that process was dominated by allies who had already taken action to roll back recommendations.
—Grayson Logue, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026
China has a history of loaning out its pandas to allies in what has been called panda diplomacy, per Reuters.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Why go after someone who seems to be almost completely isolated rather than someone who either has a reputation or allies behind them?
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
His support of Valdez, which was expected, puts him at odds with other progressive allies who’ve voiced support for Antonio Reynoso, the current Brooklyn borough president who is also running for the seat.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
Those leaders and allies including Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey have vowed to protect the community.
—Fatima Hussein, Fortune, 9 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
Noun
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Just hearing ‘set piece’ sends a shiver down Liverpool supporters’ spines.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, Selfless Love Foundation is able to offer this National Think Tank at no cost, including scholarships to cover youth’s travel and accommodations.—
Dana Perino,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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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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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 13 Jan. 2026.
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