as in cooperating
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 allying
Since 2024, Microsoft has openly acknowledged that OpenAI is a competitor, and has been allying itself with other companies building AI models, including Musk's xAI, releasing those tools to developers through Azure.
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Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
Country has ‘strategic enemies’ on both sides Ghadban said his country had no interest in allying with either side in the war.
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Abby Sewell,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
Ghadban said his country had no interest in allying with either side in the war.
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ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
The other case concerned an old Japanese macaque whose ability to walk gradually deteriorated; the macaque maintained his alpha status by allying with the alpha female.
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ArsTechnica,
20 Apr. 2026
Pakistan accuses the Afghan Taliban government of harboring Pakistani militant groups -- mainly the Pakistani Taliban -- that cross the porous volatile border between the two countries to stage attacks against Pakistani forces and also of allying with its archrival, India.
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Munir Ahmed,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
Some of those countries are now reaping consequences of allying with Israel, taking blows from Iranian missiles and drones.
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Ron Kampeas,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2026
Pakistan accuses Afghanistan’s Taliban government of harboring militant groups that then stage attacks across the border and also of allying with its archrival India.
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Munir Ahmed,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
Former president Joseph Kabila, Gertler’s friend and best contact, was sentenced to death in absentia in 2025, after allying himself with the rebel side.
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Nicolas Niarchos,
Vanity Fair,
20 Feb. 2026
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
Country has ‘strategic enemies’ on both sides Ghadban said his country had no interest in allying with either side in the war.
—
Abby Sewell,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
Ghadban said his country had no interest in allying with either side in the war.
—
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
The other case concerned an old Japanese macaque whose ability to walk gradually deteriorated; the macaque maintained his alpha status by allying with the alpha female.
—
ArsTechnica,
20 Apr. 2026
Pakistan accuses the Afghan Taliban government of harboring Pakistani militant groups -- mainly the Pakistani Taliban -- that cross the porous volatile border between the two countries to stage attacks against Pakistani forces and also of allying with its archrival, India.
—
Munir Ahmed,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
Some of those countries are now reaping consequences of allying with Israel, taking blows from Iranian missiles and drones.
—
Ron Kampeas,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2026
Pakistan accuses Afghanistan’s Taliban government of harboring militant groups that then stage attacks across the border and also of allying with its archrival India.
—
Munir Ahmed,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
Former president Joseph Kabila, Gertler’s friend and best contact, was sentenced to death in absentia in 2025, after allying himself with the rebel side.
—
Nicolas Niarchos,
Vanity Fair,
20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allying
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Investigators said Butler, who was injured, showed no signs of intoxication and was cooperating with investigators.
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Laurie Parker, a producer then working with director Jane Campion as part of a project that Sebold was cooperating with, reached Clapper in 2013.
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Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch highlights hope as a powerful American aspiration, exemplified by FDR's fireside chats uniting the country during the Great Depression.
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There’s no question that Friday will be an historic night, uniting the worlds of celebrity, music, sports, media and fashion in a way only this power couple could.
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As the film tells it, her poses — sometimes casual, sometimes intense, always impressive — caught the eye of fellow climber Ivan Beerkus, and the two soon began collaborating.
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For Endowment content specifically, the approach has evolved from broadly honoring military service to collaborating directly with Veterans in shaping stories and experiences.
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“Allying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allying. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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