as in supporters
someone associated with another to give assistance or moral support
in trying to convince his parents to send him to soccer camp, the youngster had a strong ally in his coach
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as in cooperates
to form or enter into an association that furthers the interests of its members
the area's small grape growers have allied and formed a cooperative that will help them get the best prices
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Recent Examples of allies
Morgan Winsor, ABC News, 20 Sep. 2025
The separate but similar episodes have sparked a firestorm of accusations, predominantly from Democrats, that Trump and allies are using the federal government to infringe on free speech.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
Separately, Iran’s strategic allies Russia and China finalized a draft Security Council resolution late last month that would extend the 2015 deal for six months and urge all parties to immediately resume negotiations.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
As The Independent noted, if such a category is adopted by the FBI, it could be applied to rhetoric used by activists, writers, and allies speaking out against anti-trans policies and rhetoric.
—Abby Monteil, Them., 19 Sep. 2025
Some corporations that successfully avoid taxes and their congressional allies may prefer less transparency.
—Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
There is more score-settling in the account than is typical in political books written by those who plan to run again and will once again be in search of allies.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Foreign powers such as Russia and China, which challenge America and its allies from Europe to the Middle East to Taiwan and the South China Sea, have long been accused of exploiting such divisions through disinformation campaigns that inflame tensions and weaken confidence in American governance.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
That same month, Rubio announced visa revocations on Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who presided over Bolsonaro's criminal case, and his unspecified allies on the court after the court issued search warrants and restraining orders against Bolsonaro.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
Some allies are pushing for more action.
—Morgan Winsor, ABC News, 20 Sep. 2025
The separate but similar episodes have sparked a firestorm of accusations, predominantly from Democrats, that Trump and allies are using the federal government to infringe on free speech.
—Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
Separately, Iran’s strategic allies Russia and China finalized a draft Security Council resolution late last month that would extend the 2015 deal for six months and urge all parties to immediately resume negotiations.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
As The Independent noted, if such a category is adopted by the FBI, it could be applied to rhetoric used by activists, writers, and allies speaking out against anti-trans policies and rhetoric.
—Abby Monteil, Them., 19 Sep. 2025
Some corporations that successfully avoid taxes and their congressional allies may prefer less transparency.
—Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
There is more score-settling in the account than is typical in political books written by those who plan to run again and will once again be in search of allies.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
Foreign powers such as Russia and China, which challenge America and its allies from Europe to the Middle East to Taiwan and the South China Sea, have long been accused of exploiting such divisions through disinformation campaigns that inflame tensions and weaken confidence in American governance.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
That same month, Rubio announced visa revocations on Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who presided over Bolsonaro's criminal case, and his unspecified allies on the court after the court issued search warrants and restraining orders against Bolsonaro.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allies
Noun
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How are Kirk’s supporters responding?—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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Back in 2001, a group of Enfield FC supporters realised which way the wind was blowing — and how far away their team was going — and formed a breakaway club.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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Addressing concerns about the ability of Bixby's lawyers to defend him, Scott said their client cooperates with his legal team and the psychiatrists who treat and question him.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Agarwal noted that it’s been interesting to see how the community cooperates to make a trip that’s not all zigzagging and circles.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
Freep.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The goal is to create an inviting, safe space to share the heartfelt experience of diving into a taboo topic which unites all.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Sep. 2025
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As in an Army operation, clarity of objective is what unites and motivates the formation.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Noting that Diners Club typically collaborates with a select group of card issuers in each market, Soderling says the approach allows the business to nurture those relationships.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Kimber regularly updates his Instagram with cooking tutorials and also collaborates with Olive Magazine on recipes and videos.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Allies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allies. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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