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

He’s shown to be proactive in the strategic game, making allies and planning who to vote out. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026

But reluctance to intervene is risky too, further eroding US credibility in the region as a reliable security partner, already undermined by an Iran war that has left US allies in the Gulf region feeling dangerously exposed. — Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026

Such efforts, however, should not come at the expense of the interests of like-minded allies and partners. — Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

Netanyahu’s government is dominated by settlers and their allies, including the Cabinet minister who oversees the police. — Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

Iran and its Houthi allies have also attacked refineries in the Middle East, and exports through the Strait of Hormuz are constrained as Iran continues to threaten and attack tankers. — Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026

Step Back Washington’s hardline approach is also creating distance between the US and its regional allies seeking to end the war. — Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Portfolios are split among the political allies, but the palace traditionally keeps key posts such as defense and foreign affairs under royal control. — ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control President Tim Cahill said the company will increase deliveries to meet demand from the United States and its allies. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 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