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
Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 14 June 2026
Coming full circle Then, as now, Washington policymakers pursued a regional approach designed to strengthen security cooperation and bolster the military capabilities of allied nations.
—Michelle D. Paranzino, The Conversation, 11 June 2026
ABC News, 3 June 2026
Attacks in the region by the Allied Democratic Forces, a rebel group allied with the militant organization Islamic State, and a coalition of ethnic militias have also hindered the response.
—Justin Kabumba, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
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Adjective
It is being developed and produced in southern Germany by Helsing’s subsidiary Grob Aircraft, positioning the system as a fully European solution for German and allied air forces.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 14 June 2026
Coming full circle Then, as now, Washington policymakers pursued a regional approach designed to strengthen security cooperation and bolster the military capabilities of allied nations.
—Michelle D. Paranzino, The Conversation, 11 June 2026
Verb
Attacks by the Allied Democratic Forces, a rebel group allied with the Islamic State group, and a coalition of ethnic militias also have hindered the response.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
Attacks in the region by the Allied Democratic Forces, a rebel group allied with the militant organization Islamic State, and a coalition of ethnic militias have also hindered the response.
—Justin Kabumba, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allied
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Along with the 15 years to life prison sentence, Teahan was sentenced to an additional six years in prison for a conviction on related drug charges.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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For related reasons, neutrinos appear only in a left-handed form in the Standard Model.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
15 June 2026
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On the other side of the courtroom sat the parents, grandparents, and friends of Heaven’s 27—the coalition of anguished mothers and fathers who have united since the tragedy to demand accountability and honor their daughters’ legacies.—
Karen Valby,
Vanity Fair,
16 June 2026
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Many families raised concerns about obstacles to obtaining proper services for their children, but Coco said participants in those sessions were united in their opposition to moving special education oversight out of the Education Department.—
Annie Ma,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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In one mode, participants cooperated with Pepper as teammates working toward a common goal.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
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Advertisement For the innovation drive, Statista cooperated with LexisNexis® Intellectual Property Solutions to analyze the quantity and impact of a company’s IP (intellectual property) portfolio.—
TIME Staff,
Time,
9 June 2026
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Soto-Innes, formerly of New York’s Cosme, collaborated with Jorge Vallejo of Mexico City’s Quintonil, to showcase modern Mexican haute cuisine and hospitality.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Since then, the brand has collaborated with artists including the Francis Bacon Estate and the Pet Shop Boys.—
Violet Goldstone,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
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The nonprofit Ebell Club was chartered and federated on March 9, 1984, and since that time, members have raised more than $300,000 for numerous philanthropies both within the community and national organizations.—
Sharon Hlapcich,
Oc Register,
17 Feb. 2026
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The order covers federated IT systems and mission platforms across all services.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Allied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allied. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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