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

Another possibility is a national unity coalition involving Netanyahu's Likud and Eisenkot's Yashar party, potentially excluding the Arab parties and Netanyahu's far-right allies. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026

Trump’s allies say the president is the victim of his own success. — Nicholas Riccardi, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026

The agreement comes as Japan watches increased Chinese naval activity near its southwestern islands and allies deepen cooperation amid rising tensions across the Indo-Pacific. — Jim Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his allies have secured 53 seats, while his top rival Gadi Eisenkot and his allies have garnered 48. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 29 Oct. 2026

In 2007, the country marked the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the slave trade by celebrating the work of William Wilberforce and his allies, who spent 20 years convincing Parliament to outlaw the trade in human beings. — ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026

The first is Washington, where allies have sought to influence US policy toward Brazil. — Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2026

Netanyahu’s Likud party and its allies outperformed expectations on Tuesday. — Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 28 Oct. 2026

Vladimir Putin threatens other European countries, including NATO allies. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026

Verb

After hearing a mysterious radio transmission, Hig becomes fixated on seeking more survivors and sets out on a mission that allies him with Cima (Margaret Qualley) and her father (Guy Pearce). — Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

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