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
ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
China hasn't ruled out the use of force and has stepped up its military exercises around Taiwan, sending warships and fighter jets closer toward the island and steadily poaching Taiwan's few remaining diplomatic allies.
—Huizhong Wu, Arkansas Online, 11 Apr. 2026
Staff members resigned, his fundraising website went offline and allies moved quickly to distance themselves from a candidate who had been gaining momentum as a front-runner in the race to lead the Golden State.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Enemies are now allies as Satou brings her talents to New York.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026
Orbán and his allies, including US Vice President JD Vance, who traveled to Budapest this week to endorse the prime minister, have accused the EU of interfering in Hungary’s election over the bloc’s withholding of funding.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
The stakes extend far beyond Hungary Hungary is a member of both the European Union and NATO, but Orbán has often clashed with Western allies over rule-of-law concerns and relations with Russia.
—Nick Spicer, NPR, 10 Apr. 2026
Iran responded by warning against further attacks, writing on X that its allies form an ‘inseparable’ part of the ceasefire, and that violations carry ‘explicit costs and STRONG’ responses.
—Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
Deceptive campaigning is rampant, in the form of billboards that dot Hungary’s highways, deepfakes that dominate the internet, and pro-government messaging that fills newspapers and television channels owned by the prime minister’s allies.
—Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
David Sims, The Atlantic, 19 Dec. 2025
Noun
Trump has disparaged the United States' NATO allies for their reluctance to join the war.
—ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
China hasn't ruled out the use of force and has stepped up its military exercises around Taiwan, sending warships and fighter jets closer toward the island and steadily poaching Taiwan's few remaining diplomatic allies.
—Huizhong Wu, Arkansas Online, 11 Apr. 2026
Staff members resigned, his fundraising website went offline and allies moved quickly to distance themselves from a candidate who had been gaining momentum as a front-runner in the race to lead the Golden State.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Enemies are now allies as Satou brings her talents to New York.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2026
Orbán and his allies, including US Vice President JD Vance, who traveled to Budapest this week to endorse the prime minister, have accused the EU of interfering in Hungary’s election over the bloc’s withholding of funding.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
The stakes extend far beyond Hungary Hungary is a member of both the European Union and NATO, but Orbán has often clashed with Western allies over rule-of-law concerns and relations with Russia.
—Nick Spicer, NPR, 10 Apr. 2026
Iran responded by warning against further attacks, writing on X that its allies form an ‘inseparable’ part of the ceasefire, and that violations carry ‘explicit costs and STRONG’ responses.
—Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
Deceptive campaigning is rampant, in the form of billboards that dot Hungary’s highways, deepfakes that dominate the internet, and pro-government messaging that fills newspapers and television channels owned by the prime minister’s allies.
—Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic, 10 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
Noun
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And supporters of the deal had to work hard to limit further defections.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Proponents argue the Huntington Beach model represents a replicable template for conservative resurgence in California, with supporters in other communities seeking to adopt similar policies.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Combine that with annual appearances from the country’s best music ensembles and this fest is a sure winner no matter who is on stage — at least when the weather cooperates.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
16 Mar. 2026
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If the weather cooperates next winter, the bulbs can perform well again.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That’s due to the Moon and Saturn, since their trine unites the hungry drive of your 10th house with the analytical logic of your 2nd house.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Apr. 2026
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In Nazi Germany, the regime understood that nothing unites a restless population faster than a common enemy.—
Steven Burg,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Apr. 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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The first release of an eight-album series in which American composer and pianist Michael Harrison collaborates with a global assortment of artists combining Eastern and Western musical traditions.—
Arts Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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In this deeply intimate and haunting documentary, Alan Berliner posthumously collaborates with his friend and colleague, experimental New York City filmmaker Benita Raphan, who died by suicide during the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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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