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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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He predicted that in that time there would be a "geographically constrained contest...that will probably involve us, our allies or our partners".

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

However, it triggered protests, sent the stock market plunging and caught key allies like the United States off-guard.

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

Interceptor orders from U.S. allies are also at record-high levels.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

In just over three years, she solved a staggering twelve thousand secret messages for the Coast Guard and its allies in the Rum War.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield

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