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
Steven Sloan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
This should act as a very powerful deterrent if China decides to attack Japan or its allies.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Apr. 2026
December 22 – January 19 Where do your allies show up faithfully?
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 4 Apr. 2026
Not Canada, not Mexico and not our greatest allies in Europe and NATO.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
Woodward previously served as a defense attorney representing many prominent Trump allies in the past, including White House adviser Peter Navarro, FBI Director Kash Patel and Walt Nauta, who was charged by Special Counsel Jack Smith in the classified documents case.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
But right from the start of the republic, presidents have chosen close political allies to serve as attorney general.
—Austin Sarat, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2026
But the White House and its allies refused, even though ICE’s methods of immigration enforcement are increasingly unpopular and few new migrants are coming into the country.
—Benjamin Wallace-Wells, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2026
On Capitol Hill, there has been support for the president's framework from his Republican allies, but actual movement on legislation is still pending.
—Deepa Shivaram, NPR, 28 Mar. 2026
David Sims, The Atlantic, 19 Dec. 2025
Noun
Some traditional allies speak out As the war enters its sixth week, that reality is becoming more apparent.
—Steven Sloan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
This should act as a very powerful deterrent if China decides to attack Japan or its allies.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Apr. 2026
December 22 – January 19 Where do your allies show up faithfully?
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 4 Apr. 2026
Not Canada, not Mexico and not our greatest allies in Europe and NATO.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
Woodward previously served as a defense attorney representing many prominent Trump allies in the past, including White House adviser Peter Navarro, FBI Director Kash Patel and Walt Nauta, who was charged by Special Counsel Jack Smith in the classified documents case.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
But right from the start of the republic, presidents have chosen close political allies to serve as attorney general.
—Austin Sarat, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2026
But the White House and its allies refused, even though ICE’s methods of immigration enforcement are increasingly unpopular and few new migrants are coming into the country.
—Benjamin Wallace-Wells, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2026
On Capitol Hill, there has been support for the president's framework from his Republican allies, but actual movement on legislation is still pending.
—Deepa Shivaram, NPR, 28 Mar. 2026
Verb
The ash people’s perspective allies them with the group looking to strip-mine Pandora’s resources.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 19 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allies
Noun
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After the Justice Department memo, however, the president suggested there was nothing more to say about Epstein and the country, including his own supporters, should simply move on.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The official campaign had focussed its resources on Iowa and New Hampshire, which left a late-primary state like New York with few channels for supporters’ enthusiasm.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Combine that with annual appearances from the country’s best music ensembles and this fest is a sure winner no matter who is on stage — at least when the weather cooperates.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
16 Mar. 2026
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If the weather cooperates next winter, the bulbs can perform well again.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That’s due to the Moon and Saturn, since their trine unites the hungry drive of your 10th house with the analytical logic of your 2nd house.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Apr. 2026
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In Nazi Germany, the regime understood that nothing unites a restless population faster than a common enemy.—
Steven Burg,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Apr. 2026
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The exec brought up how Arte federates a network of 14 public broadcasters, has programs available in seven languages, and maintains strong ties with the creative ecosystem across Europe.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The first release of an eight-album series in which American composer and pianist Michael Harrison collaborates with a global assortment of artists combining Eastern and Western musical traditions.—
Arts Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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In this deeply intimate and haunting documentary, Alan Berliner posthumously collaborates with his friend and colleague, experimental New York City filmmaker Benita Raphan, who died by suicide during the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2026
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These are in addition to private members clubs The Wilde and Cipriani, among other highlights.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
16 Jan. 2026
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Shane Stant clubs Kerrigan on the knee and flees the scene.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Allies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allies. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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