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
Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
And the center has some institutional allies.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 7 Nov. 2025
April Longley Alley, Foreign Affairs, 18 Dec. 2025
Though separate from the Afghan Taliban, the TTP is closely allied with it, and many of its fighters are believed to have taken refuge in Afghanistan since the Taliban seized power there in 2021.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Indeed, the decisive role played by international allies like France and Spain is only one part of this sprawling story.
—Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
And the center has some institutional allies.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
Indeed, as a result of the truce, the Houthis—the heavily armed militant group that controls northern Yemen, including the capital, Sanaa, and is allied with Hamas and Iran—paused their attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea and against Israel.
—April Longley Alley, Foreign Affairs, 18 Dec. 2025
Though separate from the Afghan Taliban, the TTP is closely allied with it, and many of its fighters are believed to have taken refuge in Afghanistan since the Taliban seized power there in 2021.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ally
Noun
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Just hearing ‘set piece’ sends a shiver down Liverpool supporters’ spines.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The new library would replace Truckee’s existing 50-year-old structure, which supporters say no longer meets the needs of a growing population.—
Daniel Hunt,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Prosecutors accused Moore of contacting the staffer via phone calls and texts after the breakup, prompting the victim to contact the University of Michigan and cooperate in an investigation.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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The driver of the second vehicle remained at the scene and was cooperating with investigators.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Additionally, the film will finally unite the Avengers with several actors from Fox's X-Men films, which took place in a separate universe that will presumably crash into Disney's MCU.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey indicated Thursday that the city is united in the wake of Wednesday's shooting of a 37-year-old woman by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in a residential neighborhood.—
Faris Tanyos,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Ohio State Sports Properties, Learfield’s local team in Columbus, will collaborate with Ohio State’s athletic department on centerpiece sponsorship assets, such as a jersey-patch partnership in anticipation of an NCAA rule change.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Last year, the brand for the first time participated at the Met Gala and launched the Moncler Genius collection with Mercedes-Benz by Nigo and the first collection of apparel collaborating with Donald Glover’s Gilga Farm.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Ally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ally. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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