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
Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
Heath noted that while the J-35 may be faster and potentially more manoeuvrable, the US F-35 is built for long-range operations and to perform alongside allies and partners.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 21 Feb. 2026
Tranchida said the way forward is for LGBTQ players and allies to form relationships with the owners of NHL teams, for example, and other stakeholders with decision-making power.
—Jo Yurcaba, NBC news, 21 Feb. 2026
Unfortunately for Cuba, its diplomatic allies cannot provide the oil reserves needed to keep the island running.
—Maydeen Merino, The Washington Examiner, 21 Feb. 2026
In response, most Republican leaders were silent, signaling their willingness to be enablers, if not allies.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2026
But Johnson said Putin shouldn’t be able to dictate terms to Ukraine and its allies.
—ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026
Her organization made the decision to no longer participate in the refugee admission program and to not to assist any new refugees besides Afghan allies.
—Anna Heqimi, Hartford Courant, 20 Feb. 2026
The threat of such arbitrary tariffs have been a primary tool of economic and diplomatic coercion, used to extract trade agreements in which countries, including allies such as Britain and Japan, accept higher tariffs on their goods.
—Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 20 Feb. 2026
David Sims, The Atlantic, 19 Dec. 2025
Noun
The past four years of conflict have exposed more than one faulty assumption, not least the previously widespread belief even among Kyiv’s allies that Ukraine would be too weak, too disorganized, to resist a full-scale invasion.
—Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
Heath noted that while the J-35 may be faster and potentially more manoeuvrable, the US F-35 is built for long-range operations and to perform alongside allies and partners.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 21 Feb. 2026
Tranchida said the way forward is for LGBTQ players and allies to form relationships with the owners of NHL teams, for example, and other stakeholders with decision-making power.
—Jo Yurcaba, NBC news, 21 Feb. 2026
Unfortunately for Cuba, its diplomatic allies cannot provide the oil reserves needed to keep the island running.
—Maydeen Merino, The Washington Examiner, 21 Feb. 2026
In response, most Republican leaders were silent, signaling their willingness to be enablers, if not allies.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2026
But Johnson said Putin shouldn’t be able to dictate terms to Ukraine and its allies.
—ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026
Her organization made the decision to no longer participate in the refugee admission program and to not to assist any new refugees besides Afghan allies.
—Anna Heqimi, Hartford Courant, 20 Feb. 2026
The threat of such arbitrary tariffs have been a primary tool of economic and diplomatic coercion, used to extract trade agreements in which countries, including allies such as Britain and Japan, accept higher tariffs on their goods.
—Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 20 Feb. 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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One Irish supporters’ club group had 35 fans coming to the home meeting with Everton in November, a number that more than halved to 15 when the game was switched to a Monday night.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Park service workers last month abruptly removed exhibits from the Philadelphia site, prompting the city and other supporters of the exhibit to sue.—
Maryclaire Dale,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This morning, the emotional Moon cooperates with fiery Mars, helping teamwork and errands move quickly.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2026
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If the weather cooperates, the rail yard will be open until March.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Their love for big labels, from Dior to Chanel and Bottega Veneta, is just one of the things that unites them as pop culture’s coolest couple.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2026
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The nurturing Moon unites with intense Pluto in your 8th House of Intimacy, encouraging honest talks about deep issues.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The actress often collaborates with stylist Lindsay Flores.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
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The concierge collaborates with local artists and curators to create tailored experiences like private gallery or museum tours, studio visits, and neighborhood walks designed to reflect each guest’s interests.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 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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Shane Stant clubs Kerrigan on the knee and flees the scene.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Allies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allies. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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