allies

[al-ahyz, uh-lahyz] / ˈæl aɪz, əˈlaɪz /

NOUN

something united with another, especially by treaty

Synonyms

STRONGEST

associate colleague friend partner

STRONG

accessory accomplice co-worker coadjutor collaborator confederate helper

Antonyms

STRONGEST

antagonist detractor enemy foe opponent

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allies

To escalate on the ground, analysts believe Saudi Arabia needs help from its allies in Yemen, but the options so far remain slim.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026

Roy also benefits from a deep bench of elected allies across the state, including her current boss, California Atty.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

In the election on 27 October, Netanyahu's right-wing Likud party and its far-right and ultra-Orthodox Jewish allies won 53 seats in the 120-seat Knesset.

From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026

At NATO, Washington's European allies are nervously waiting for the results of a Pentagon review of US forces on the continent that looks set to be unveiled in December.

From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026

Garfield and his allies didn't trust Arthur, and the vice president knew it.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow

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