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
Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Similarly, few companies were prepared for this year’s tariff shock, which unexpectedly extended to close trade allies of the United States.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2025
Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2025
The King of Pop was allying himself with the King of Rock & Roll.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Trump’s push to oust Massie comes as his allies ramp up efforts to recruit challengers and spend heavily against the Kentucky congressman.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Similarly, few companies were prepared for this year’s tariff shock, which unexpectedly extended to close trade allies of the United States.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
The King of Pop was allying himself with the King of Rock and Roll.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2025
The King of Pop was allying himself with the King of Rock & Roll.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2025
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Many of the president’s supporters have backed his moves to combat drug trade in the region, however, some Republicans, including Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky, as well as many Democrats, have expressed concern over the president’s unilateral decisions.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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America’s farmers are among the president’s most dependable supporters.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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Arreguín urged local officials to communicate regularly with the community and immigration advocacy organizations to remind everyone that California is a sanctuary state, so local law enforcement, schools and teachers do not cooperate with federal immigration enforcement officials.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Perhaps most important, the NBA can’t scare witnesses into cooperating.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Canvas’ co-chief executive officer Devin Gilmarti spoke of the importance of fashion diplomacy and the idea that creation can unite nations.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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However, when the students have difficulty getting along, a cheerleader named Addison (Meg Donnelly) and a zombie named Zed (Milo Manheim) team up to unite them.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Scientists from Chalmers University of Technology, the University of Gothenburg, and Uppsala University collaborated on the study.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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For almost 11 years, Chung has been collaborating with robotic systems of their own creation, as a way of better understanding and engaging with their own creativity.—
Tharin Pillay,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Ally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ally. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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