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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Sparta needed allies to fill out its battle array, so it installed subservient leaders throughout the Peloponnese, their allies in the war against Athens.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Rollins and her allies illustrated this phenomenon perfectly in their response to the lawsuit.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

That raises the possibility that the two former political allies might at some point run against each other for the top job.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

It was designed to test ARRC's ability to plan and command large-scale military operations involving about 100,000 personnel drawn from the UK and its Nato allies.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

Aeneas would find them willing and powerful allies.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

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