as in supporter
someone associated with another to give assistance or moral support
in trying to convince his parents to send him to soccer camp, the youngster had a strong ally in his coach
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as in to cooperate
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 ally
Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
Frank was one of six million Jews murdered by the Nazis and their allies during the Holocaust.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
Tom Smyth, Vulture, 23 Jan. 2026
The group is known to work with Los Viagras, a criminal organization allied with the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
—Fabiola Sánchez, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Trump has also caused consternation among Western allies with his threat to use military force to seize Greenland, a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
Frank was one of six million Jews murdered by the Nazis and their allies during the Holocaust.
—Terry Collins, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
But Colton has something else up his sleeve and decides to make a big swing before the roundtable, pulling Lisa aside in an attempt to ally with her.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 23 Jan. 2026
The group is known to work with Los Viagras, a criminal organization allied with the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
—Fabiola Sánchez, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ally
Noun
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Yet the fact remains that their league position has slipped from fifth to 12th since away supporters last watched their team winning in the league, 2-0 at Nottingham Forest at the end of November.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Paris, Texas, Wings of Desire and Perfect Days director and long-time Berlinale supporter Wenders was announced as the president of the jury in December.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
28 Jan. 2026
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Defense says au pair ‘made it up’ Peres Magalhães was arrested for Ryan’s murder in October 2023, and a year later agreed to cooperate with prosecutors against Banfield in exchange for a recommendation that she be sentenced to time served.—
Lauren del Valle,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Two cooperating witnesses in the federal case against Vázquez did not receive pardons.—
Israel Melendez Ayala,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
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Clergy united in solidarity in light of what happened in Minnesota.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Set against the backdrop of 1930s East London, the musical dramatizes a pivotal historical moment when over 100,000 residents – Jews, Irish dockers, trade unionists, communists and everyday locals – united to oppose the rise of fascism in their neighborhood.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2026
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Paolina Russo’s designers collaborated with local artisans in Peru for their thick wool and crochet pieces.—
Amy O’Brien,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2026
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The concierge collaborates with local artists and curators to create tailored experiences like private gallery or museum tours, studio visits, and neighborhood walks designed to reflect each guest’s interests.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Ally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ally. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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