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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Ministers from the 21 member states of OPEC+, the main oil producing nations and their allies, are holding their quarterly meeting online.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Shortly after, air raid sirens sounded in neighboring Gulf nations Kuwait and Bahrain -- both US allies -- and AFP correspondents in both countries heard explosions.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

Earlier on Thursday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said the US's stance on Ukraine was "no different" to its European allies.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

The U.S. and its intelligence allies warned Chinese spies are increasingly using LinkedIn to recruit Western military and government personnel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

The Soviets and Americans had been allies in the war, united by their common enemy, Adolf Hitler’s Germany.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

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