as in related
having a close connection like that between family members
people with foreign language fluency and an allied skill such as the ability to relate to people from different cultures
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as in united
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 allied
Omar Al-Ubaydli, semafor.com, 16 July 2025
Trump sees the trade deficit there as a greater problem than the benefits gained by close trading relations with an allied nation.
—The Editors, National Review, 10 July 2025
Sure, sure, the 1981 movie was set in the future — one in which the United States was at war with an allied Soviet Union and China — so the script gets a pass for trying to slip this past us.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 10 July 2025
The first batch of prisoners came following the Allied defeat of the General Erwin Rommel’s vaunted Afrika Korps in North Africa in May 1943.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 10 July 2025
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For example, American financier Alfred Loomis brought together top physicists in his philanthropic labs, spawning the discovery of radar, which went on to contribute to the Allied victory in World War II.
—Omar Al-Ubaydli, semafor.com, 16 July 2025
Trump sees the trade deficit there as a greater problem than the benefits gained by close trading relations with an allied nation.
—The Editors, National Review, 10 July 2025
Sure, sure, the 1981 movie was set in the future — one in which the United States was at war with an allied Soviet Union and China — so the script gets a pass for trying to slip this past us.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 10 July 2025
The first batch of prisoners came following the Allied defeat of the General Erwin Rommel’s vaunted Afrika Korps in North Africa in May 1943.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allied
Adjective
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Epstein died in jail awaiting trial on related charges in 2019.—
Alex Gangitano,
The Hill,
25 July 2025
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Given the magnitude of his crime, Rotta caught a break with his plea agreement, which required prosecutors to dismiss 21 related charges, including tax evasion.—
Jay Weaver
July 24,
Miami Herald,
24 July 2025
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Federal sources further clarified that Paul has not cooperated with authorities or struck any deal against Sean Combs.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
19 Dec. 2024
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During the Cold War, the United States and its allies cooperated on trade and security through mechanisms such as the Coordinating Committee for Multilateral Export Controls.—
Peter E. Harrell,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Dec. 2024
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Aside from the welcome bottle of Champagne, the brands also collaborated on curating a property-wide selection of Krug Champagne across all of the resort's restaurants and bars, including tastings in the property's new wine cellar.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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In 2012, Kim Jones, the former Louis Vuitton men’s designer, collaborated with Kapital for the French label’s Spring/Summer 2013 collection.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Allied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allied. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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