ALLIED Synonyms: 98 Similar and Opposite Words

allied 1 of 2

adjective

ə-ˈlīd

Definition of allied

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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allied

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verb

past tense of ally

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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In 2025, multiple Russian drones entered Polish airspace during a large-scale attack on Ukraine, prompting a response from Polish and allied aircraft. — Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026 The person said that Brockman had expected the PAC to focus more on supporting allied candidates. — Garrison Lovely, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026

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But expanding domestic and allied capacity to manufacture the most critical medicines and ingredients — and maintain adequate strategic reserves — would dramatically reduce China’s leverage in any future crisis. — Patrick McHenry, STAT, 30 Sep. 2026 Just days before, the TPLF publicly allied with other Ethiopian armed groups aiming to overthrow the federal government. — Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for allied

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Research suggests that having an especially hard time with uncertainty is associated with many anxiety and related disorders, including obsessive-compulsive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder.

— Maia Szalavitz, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
The gecko’s unique features and genetic divergence from related species led to its classification as a new species.

— Aspen Pflughoeft, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of related

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Kabila's new Front for the Refoundation of the Nation, or FRN, includes rebel groups formerly united under the Congo River Alliance, whose former leader Corneille Nangaa will serve as one of the new coalition's two vice presidents.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 14 Oct. 2026
Kabila’s new Front for the Refoundation of the Nation, or FRN, includes rebel groups formerly united under the Congo River Alliance, whose former leader Corneille Nangaa will serve as one of the new coalition’s four vice presidents.

— Justin Kabumba, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of united

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As Morris was facing trial for Parker’s killing, Ezell Finklea, a 61-year-old military veteran and witness who cooperated with Miami-Dade prosecutors despite threats to his life, was gunned down.

— Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026
Police say the driver remained at the scene and cooperated with officers.

— DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of cooperated

Verb

Tesla, known for its electric vehicles, and SpaceX, a rocket and satellite company, have collaborated before.

— Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
Throughout the evening, guests were invited to enjoy a series of cocktails and four different expressions of The Balvenie, which recently collaborated with artist Daniel Arsham on a special case for The 1931 Collection.

— Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of collaborated

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Is the integration management office strategically empowered with the authority, accountability and federated PMO ecosystem needed to orchestrate people, partners and workstreams across both entities through go-live?

— Tipu Usha Vaithee Swaran, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
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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