allying

verb

present participle of ally
as in cooperating
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 allying The first three wives are dressed in the same colors at first, while Bolanle and Baba Degi appear more in tandem, evidence of who is allying themselves with whom. — Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026 In 1940, Germany, Italy and Japan signed the Tripartite Pact, formally allying the World War II Axis powers. — ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026 Since 2024, Microsoft has openly acknowledged that OpenAI is a competitor, and has been allying itself with other companies building AI models, including Musk's xAI, releasing those tools to developers through Azure. — Jordan Novet, CNBC, 13 May 2026 Country has ‘strategic enemies’ on both sides Ghadban said his country had no interest in allying with either side in the war. — Abby Sewell, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026 The other case concerned an old Japanese macaque whose ability to walk gradually deteriorated; the macaque maintained his alpha status by allying with the alpha female. — ArsTechnica, 20 Apr. 2026 Pakistan accuses the Afghan Taliban government of harboring Pakistani militant groups -- mainly the Pakistani Taliban -- that cross the porous volatile border between the two countries to stage attacks against Pakistani forces and also of allying with its archrival, India. — Munir Ahmed, Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 2026 Some of those countries are now reaping consequences of allying with Israel, taking blows from Iranian missiles and drones. — Ron Kampeas, Sun Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026 Pakistan accuses Afghanistan’s Taliban government of harboring militant groups that then stage attacks across the border and also of allying with its archrival India. — Munir Ahmed, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allying
  1. cooperating
  2. uniting
  3. collaborating
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  • Ortiz Turley, who specializes in commercial real estate, told The Star on Wednesday morning that the chamber is fully cooperating with the ongoing law enforcement investigation.
    — Sofi Zeman October 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Assemblyman Manny De Los Santos (D-Manhattan), who showed up at the scene, was told that ICE agents weren’t cooperating with the NYPD.
    — Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of cooperating
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  • By uniting Eastern cultural references, uncompromising craftsmanship, and conscious sustainability, Songmont continues to cultivate a distinct cultural identity and voice on the global stage.
    — Footwear News, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Pardo watched as another adult elephant, likely Matisse’s sister, rumbled from a distance before the family came together, uniting with another series of rumbles, as if saying hello.
    — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of uniting
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  • Apple is collaborating with LG on a new lineup of smart home devices, including a video doorbell, thermostat, indoor camera, and more, according to a report from Bloomberg.
    — Emma Roth, The Verge, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The documentary recounts the history of the original group while heeding its call to action by collaborating with next-gen artists to carry the tradition forward.
    — Laura Zornosa, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of collaborating

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“Allying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allying. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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