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
Yong Xiong, CNN, 25 Mar. 2025
The Pentagon is considering a plan that would result in the U.S. giving up its position as NATO’s supreme allied commander Europe, NBC News reported Tuesday, citing two defense officials familiar with the planning.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 22 Mar. 2025
Since the start of this year, Burhan’s forces, including Sudan’s military and allied militias, have advanced against the RSF.
—Samy Magdy and Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2025
Yet hopes for a smooth transition were shattered last week after reports emerged of Assad loyalists conducting a series of deadly ambushes against the security forces of the interim government, followed by a sweeping counterattack by Damascus and allied militias.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
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The outlet described them as reminiscent of Britain’s Mulberry Harbors, which were built for the Allied invasion of Normandy during World War II.
—Yong Xiong, CNN, 25 Mar. 2025
The Pentagon is considering a plan that would result in the U.S. giving up its position as NATO’s supreme allied commander Europe, NBC News reported Tuesday, citing two defense officials familiar with the planning.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 22 Mar. 2025
Since the start of this year, Burhan’s forces, including Sudan’s military and allied militias, have advanced against the RSF.
—Samy Magdy and Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2025
Yet hopes for a smooth transition were shattered last week after reports emerged of Assad loyalists conducting a series of deadly ambushes against the security forces of the interim government, followed by a sweeping counterattack by Damascus and allied militias.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
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The complaint contains claims for negligence, bad faith, conspiracy and related grievances.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Be sure to check out our related guides, including the Best Electric Bicycles, Best Electric Cargo Bikes, Best Ebikes for Elderly Riders, and Best Kids Bikes.—
Ryan Waniata,
Wired News,
28 Mar. 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 15 Apr. 2025.
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