Synonyms of allies

allies 1 of 2

noun

plural of ally

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• supporters
• colleagues
• sympathizers
• friends
• confederates
• associates
• confidants
• backers
• partners
• bedfellows
• fellow travelers
• abettors
• assistants
• collaborators
• buddies
• accomplices
• helpers
• comrades
• companions
• accessories
• fellows
• pals
• collaborationists
• cohorts
• well-wishers
• chums
• empathizers
• intimates
• familiars
• coadjutors
• adjuncts
• cronies
• coalitionists
• mates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• enemies
• detractors
• opponents
• foes
• adversaries
• belittlers

allies

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of ally

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cooperates
• unites
• federates
• collaborates
• clubs
• confederates
• associates
• leagues
• groups
• bands (together)
• pulls together
• closes ranks
• merges
• affiliates
• coalesces
• coheres
• organizes
• teams (up)
• conjoins
• joins
• hangs together
• consolidates
• converges
• links
• gangs up
• cabals
• ties
• unionizes
• conglomerates
• amalgamates
• incorporates
• combines
• knots
• weds

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• parts
• breaks up
• disbands
• splits
• dissolves
• severs
• divorces
• disengages
• separates
• segregates
• alienates
• sunders
• detaches
• falls out
• estranges
• disunites

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of allies

Noun

The tariffs – whether threatened or implemented – sent shockwaves through the global economy, tested relationships with longstanding allies and pushed a handful of countries to strike trade deals with Washington to limit the damage. — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 16 July 2026

Iran and its Houthi allies in Yemen are now threatening to disrupt oil exports through the Red Sea. — Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 16 July 2026

The backlash has been similar to that of last year with Mindichgate, which resulted in the firing of one of Zelensky’s top allies, Andriy Yermak. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 16 July 2026

El-Sayed and his allies are bristling at that tactic, since Obama has remained neutral in the Senate primary. — David Weigel, semafor.com, 15 July 2026

Platner denied the allegation, which many former allies described as credible. — ABC News, 14 July 2026

Federal investigators are probing whether the fund transfers ultimately went to top AFA leaders and their allies for personal use, the Herald has learned. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026

In summary, when facing the threat of lightning, preparedness and vigilance are your best allies. — Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 14 July 2026

As the clock continues to tick toward a pivotal moment for Platner's candidacy, former progressive allies and the state Democratic Party are fighting over the potential nomination process to replace him. — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 9 July 2026

Verb

But the rub this time is the introduction of Varang (Oona Chaplin), an unhinged leader of a tribe who allies herself with human villains. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 3 July 2026

The ash people’s perspective allies them with the group looking to strip-mine Pandora’s resources. — David Sims, The Atlantic, 19 Dec. 2025