the Allies
plural noun
: the nations that fought together against Germany in World War I or World War II
fought with the Allies in World War II
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If things didn't go well for the Allies, Eisenhower wrote a note accepting responsibility.
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Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 7 June 2025
Second, between February and October 1942, the Germans changed the anatomy of their Enigma cipher machine, meaning the Allies were unable to decode the messages sent to and from U-boats.
—Asia London Palomba, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 June 2025
When the Allies did invade Sicily in July 1943, the Germans were caught off guard and unable to adequately defend the island.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 28 May 2025
For America and the Allies, victory reflected their determination to end the war in Europe on their terms rather than compromise with Nazi leaders.
—Nicolaus Mills, New York Daily News, 8 May 2025
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Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 7 June 2025
Second, between February and October 1942, the Germans changed the anatomy of their Enigma cipher machine, meaning the Allies were unable to decode the messages sent to and from U-boats.
—Asia London Palomba, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 June 2025
When the Allies did invade Sicily in July 1943, the Germans were caught off guard and unable to adequately defend the island.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 28 May 2025
For America and the Allies, victory reflected their determination to end the war in Europe on their terms rather than compromise with Nazi leaders.
—Nicolaus Mills, New York Daily News, 8 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for the Allies
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“The Allies.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Allies. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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