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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
Yumi Asada, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
Senate Democrats say hope their strategy gives them enough leverage to win more Republican allies.
—ABC News, 13 June 2026
However, attacks on the Gulf water desalination infrastructure may ultimately encourage the Arabs to demand that Washington and its other nuclear allies, such as Pakistan, take the harshest measures possible against their aggressive neighbor, including regime change.
—Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Rather than considering Sugarwater in competition with other Juneteenth events, Carrie wants others to think of it as providing people options and perhaps catering to diverse crowds that are within — and also celebrate and are allies to — the Black American electronic community.
—Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
The four leaders have also angered Trump by criticizing how he’s gone about executing the war and his lack of consultation with allies before jumping into a conflict that’s hurt the global economy as oil prices have surged.
—Aamer Madhani, Fortune, 12 June 2026
Bessent has also directed the Treasury to seek comprehensive estimates from Gulf allies of the costs associated with repairing damage caused by Iran since the conflict began, the source said.
—Richard Escobedo, CBS News, 6 June 2026
The uncertainty is not only rattling European allies worried about the message being sent to Russia, but also risks hurting morale among American troops -- some of whom had their rotations canceled shortly before departure -- and comes as the Army budget is already strained.
—Arkansas Online, 6 June 2026
All the while, Russian state TV continued to air the Kremlin’s talking points about the valor of its troops, the evils of Ukraine and its Western allies, and the approaching victory of Russia.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
David Sims, The Atlantic, 19 Dec. 2025
Noun
Japan hasn’t made access to lawyers during interrogations an absolute right despite being a member of The Group of Seven (G7) – an intergovernmental forum of the US and other Western allies that often emphasizes the importance of human rights and the rule of law.
—Yumi Asada, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
Senate Democrats say hope their strategy gives them enough leverage to win more Republican allies.
—ABC News, 13 June 2026
However, attacks on the Gulf water desalination infrastructure may ultimately encourage the Arabs to demand that Washington and its other nuclear allies, such as Pakistan, take the harshest measures possible against their aggressive neighbor, including regime change.
—Ariel Cohen, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Rather than considering Sugarwater in competition with other Juneteenth events, Carrie wants others to think of it as providing people options and perhaps catering to diverse crowds that are within — and also celebrate and are allies to — the Black American electronic community.
—Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
The four leaders have also angered Trump by criticizing how he’s gone about executing the war and his lack of consultation with allies before jumping into a conflict that’s hurt the global economy as oil prices have surged.
—Aamer Madhani, Fortune, 12 June 2026
Bessent has also directed the Treasury to seek comprehensive estimates from Gulf allies of the costs associated with repairing damage caused by Iran since the conflict began, the source said.
—Richard Escobedo, CBS News, 6 June 2026
The uncertainty is not only rattling European allies worried about the message being sent to Russia, but also risks hurting morale among American troops -- some of whom had their rotations canceled shortly before departure -- and comes as the Army budget is already strained.
—Arkansas Online, 6 June 2026
All the while, Russian state TV continued to air the Kremlin’s talking points about the valor of its troops, the evils of Ukraine and its Western allies, and the approaching victory of Russia.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 6 June 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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Mexico supporters arrived at the stadium today in Mexico City draped in the national flag ahead of the opening World Cup match against South Africa.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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At previous tournaments, some teams and supporters have appeared happy just to enjoy the experience with little hope of progressing beyond the group stage.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Pray that the weather cooperates!—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
14 June 2026
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Request an outdoor table when the weather cooperates.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
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What unites them is a focus on intervention rather than observation.—
Dasha Shunina,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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For visitors looking to get into the World Cup spirit, the exhibit provides a chance to understand why soccer has become a global phenomenon that unites billions of people around the world.—
Lauren Crawford,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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It will be won by organizations that consolidate and orchestrate with a vendor-neutral control plane that federates data, reasons across domains, governs agents as first-class citizens and connects to whatever the ecosystem looks like next quarter.—
Shailesh Manjrekar,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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The exec brought up how Arte federates a network of 14 public broadcasters, has programs available in seven languages, and maintains strong ties with the creative ecosystem across Europe.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026
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Union regularly collaborates with stylist Thomas Christos Kikis, who also counts Rachel McAdams and Sophia Richie Grainge among his high-profile clientele.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
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The next time your computer powers up instantly, your paycheck arrives electronically, your team collaborates across time zones or your work helps another person solve a problem, pause for a moment.—
ByBryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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That advantage was in large part offset by payments from UEFA’s ‘value pillar’, a mechanism which awards clubs money based upon their coefficient ranking (determined by past performance in European competition) and the size of their nation’s broadcast rights deal for the competition.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
30 May 2026
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Their top-30 visits, where NFL clubs host prospects at their facilities to gather further intel, are often smokescreens.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Allies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allies. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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