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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Colombia was once one of America’s strongest allies in the region.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

America has plenty of friends and allies in South Korea.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

That means "a favourable but durable balance of power in which no state, including China, can impose its hegemony and hold the security or prosperity of our nation and our allies in question", he added.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

The question now is whether the remaining allies will continue to support him.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Stanton realized that opposing the Fourteenth Amendment would be a difficult fight; many of her closest friends and former allies disagreed with her position.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling

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