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
Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Indeed, the decisive role played by international allies like France and Spain is only one part of this sprawling story.
—Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
And the center has some institutional allies.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 7 Nov. 2025
Justices Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty and David Wecht won new terms, with support from the Democratic Party and allies including Planned Parenthood, labor unions, trial lawyers and a constellation of progressive groups.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Donors poured tens of thousands of dollars into one Boise City Council race where two progressive former allies faced off against a local conservative.
—Idaho Statesman, 5 Nov. 2025
Imports from allies like Canada and Mexico have been taxed at 25%; Canada's rate was later increased to 35%.
—Nina Totenberg, NPR, 5 Nov. 2025
Over the course of 30 years, she’s built an army of allies to take on her country’s shameful secret.
—Natalia Paradies, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
Iran has turned to longtime allies China and Russia in the aftermath of the war and to mitigate the results of Western sanctions that followed, amid failure to negotiate new nuclear agreements.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
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Naval build-up China has built world’s largest navy, launching high-tech warships at a frenetic pace under Xi’s leadership, putting pressure on the United States and its Pacific allies to keep up.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Indeed, the decisive role played by international allies like France and Spain is only one part of this sprawling story.
—Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
And the center has some institutional allies.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 7 Nov. 2025
Justices Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty and David Wecht won new terms, with support from the Democratic Party and allies including Planned Parenthood, labor unions, trial lawyers and a constellation of progressive groups.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
Donors poured tens of thousands of dollars into one Boise City Council race where two progressive former allies faced off against a local conservative.
—Idaho Statesman, 5 Nov. 2025
Imports from allies like Canada and Mexico have been taxed at 25%; Canada's rate was later increased to 35%.
—Nina Totenberg, NPR, 5 Nov. 2025
Over the course of 30 years, she’s built an army of allies to take on her country’s shameful secret.
—Natalia Paradies, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
Iran has turned to longtime allies China and Russia in the aftermath of the war and to mitigate the results of Western sanctions that followed, amid failure to negotiate new nuclear agreements.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 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
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Trident routinely cooperates with any competent authority which requests information.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Washington has built a strong trade relationship with Brazil, for instance, and cooperates with India and Indonesia on matters of defense.—
Richard Fontaine,
Foreign Affairs,
27 Oct. 2025
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The extremely complex movement incorporates a special ruby duplex escapement and unites grande and petite sonnerie, alarm, and calendar functions.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
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The kind that unites us, inspires us.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Oct. 2025
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Apatow often collaborates with stylist Mimi Cuttrell.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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To bring this concept to life, Wang collaborates with Hong Kong screenwriter Toe Yuen and co-producer Polly Yeung, who helped connect the project with partners in Japan and France.—
Lin Ying-Hsuan,
Variety,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Allies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allies. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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