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
Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 2 May 2026
Trump this week floated a new plan to reopen the critical passageway used by America’s Gulf allies to export their oil and gas.
—ABC News, 2 May 2026
For weeks, Trump has been vocal about his discontent with NATO and European allies, including Germany, for their lukewarm to nonexistent support for his war with Iran.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 2 May 2026
The president immediately began speaking more about buying or seizing Greenland, further unnerving NATO allies.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Inconspicuous security supports the president’s role as a steadying presence for Americans, allies, markets, and more.
—Neil Flanagan, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026
Trump this week floated a new plan to reopen the critical passageway used by America's Persian Gulf allies to export their oil and gas.
—Arkansas Online, 1 May 2026
Following military coups, the juntas in the three countries have turned from Western allies to Russia for help in combating Islamic militants.
—CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Following military coups, the juntas in the three countries have turned from Western allies to Russia for help combating Islamic militants.
—Mark Banchereau, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
David Sims, The Atlantic, 19 Dec. 2025
Noun
The gift was accepted over widespread backlash, even from some allies, who raised security and ethical concerns.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 2 May 2026
Trump this week floated a new plan to reopen the critical passageway used by America’s Gulf allies to export their oil and gas.
—ABC News, 2 May 2026
For weeks, Trump has been vocal about his discontent with NATO and European allies, including Germany, for their lukewarm to nonexistent support for his war with Iran.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 2 May 2026
The president immediately began speaking more about buying or seizing Greenland, further unnerving NATO allies.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Inconspicuous security supports the president’s role as a steadying presence for Americans, allies, markets, and more.
—Neil Flanagan, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026
Trump this week floated a new plan to reopen the critical passageway used by America's Persian Gulf allies to export their oil and gas.
—Arkansas Online, 1 May 2026
Following military coups, the juntas in the three countries have turned from Western allies to Russia for help in combating Islamic militants.
—CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Following military coups, the juntas in the three countries have turned from Western allies to Russia for help combating Islamic militants.
—Mark Banchereau, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 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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Newsom and other supporters have said the tunnel would protect the state’s water system as climate change intensifies severe droughts and deluges.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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And supporters are left to fill the silence with speculation, chants and, now, airborne protest banners.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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The Fulu Foundation, a non-profit advocating consumer rights, is offering a $24,000 bounty to any hacker who can find a simple way to cut Ring video doorbells’ persistent connection to Amazon, and therefore any law enforcement agency Amazon cooperates with.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
29 Apr. 2026
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Especially McCoy in the fourth if his knee cooperates.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Shaping light is also what unites her video practice with her long career in medical imaging.—
Pauline J. Yao,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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The Consortium oversees the entire ecosystem, which unites roughly 300 producers and more than 2,000 dairy farmers.—
Antonia Mortensen,
CNN Money,
2 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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O’Neal also collaborates with others across fashion, sports and entertainment, including Meta, DraftKings, Reebok, True Religion and ESPN.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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Keep in mind that Broadcom collaborates with Google on these TPUs.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 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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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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“Allies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allies. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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