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

Example Sentences

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The following year, Black Americans and their allies convened in solidarity with the Poor People’s Campaign.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

Japan in recent years has moved to obtain "counterstrike" capabilities while hiking military spending and deepening security cooperation with regional allies including the Philippines.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

The first road bridge connecting allies North Korea and Russia is nearing completion, satellite images analysed by BBC Verify show.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Fisk’s authoritarian tactics and campaign targeting vigilantes pushes Daredevil underground to try to assemble allies in order to bring the Kingpin down.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Wherritt again went wild, and again the conductor and his allies subdued him, but they were growing tired.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

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