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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That stance fueled criticism from industry analysts who said that under the new rule, U.S. allies like the U.K. couldn’t access Anthropic’s top technology.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

While she lacks her father’s natural charisma, she also rejects his authoritarian tendencies, allies say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Trump said the finer points of the arrangement had been approved by the US and its allies in the region, including Israel.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

The US leader said he had spoken to leaders in the region, including Gulf allies and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, adding: "the whole Middle East is very happy".

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

He was willing to spend Russian rubles, and sell Soviet arms, to make allies among the world's developing nations.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau

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