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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Sarah El Deeb The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 30 Nov. 2024
Russia and Iran and its allied groups had helped Syrian government forces reclaim control of all of Aleppo that year, after a grueling military campaign and a siege that lasted for weeks.
—Sarah El Deeb, Los Angeles Times, 29 Nov. 2024
According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, at least 65 HTS members and 18 allied militiamen were killed, compared to 49 Syrian government forces killed.
—Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Nov. 2024
During the Second World War, the bat-out-of-hell tempi that prevailed were of a piece with Allied fellow-feeling: here were heroic Russians throwing themselves into battle and production.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
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Aleppo has not been attacked by opposition forces since they were ousted from eastern neighborhoods in 2016 following a grueling military campaign in which Syrian government forces were backed by Russia, Iran and its allied groups.
—Sarah El Deeb The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 30 Nov. 2024
Russia and Iran and its allied groups had helped Syrian government forces reclaim control of all of Aleppo that year, after a grueling military campaign and a siege that lasted for weeks.
—Sarah El Deeb, Los Angeles Times, 29 Nov. 2024
According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, at least 65 HTS members and 18 allied militiamen were killed, compared to 49 Syrian government forces killed.
—Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Nov. 2024
During the Second World War, the bat-out-of-hell tempi that prevailed were of a piece with Allied fellow-feeling: here were heroic Russians throwing themselves into battle and production.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
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If this trend continues, projections suggest that by 2030, nearly half of the population will suffer from obesity and related chronic health issues.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Trapdoor spiders are closely related to tarantulas, as both belong to the Avicularioidea superfamily of spiders.Scott Travers, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Police say the driver stayed on the scene and cooperated with investigators.Jordan Smith, The Indianapolis Star, 8 Dec. 2024
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Indy weather cooperated and spectators had some of the best views in the country for the rare celestial event.Joe Mutascio, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Dec. 2024
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Beyond his film work, Rahman composed for the 2012 London Olympics opening ceremony and has collaborated with artists including U2, Mick Jagger’s SuperHeavy, and Michael Bolton.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Our teams collaborated closely to ensure the concert was a reflection of our partnership over the years.Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Allied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allied. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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