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
Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 16 June 2026
Plan a group call and invite a key ally to weigh in, then smooth expectations with clear notes on calm timelines.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2026
Mark Banchereau, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
Attacks by the Allied Democratic Forces, a rebel group allied with the Islamic State group, and a coalition of ethnic militias also have hindered the response.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
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Noun
Israeli elections will take place in the fall, and Kahn says Netanyahu's political allies and opponents are hammering him over how the deal to begin peace talks leaves Israel out of the picture and Hezbollah still active in Lebanon.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 16 June 2026
Plan a group call and invite a key ally to weigh in, then smooth expectations with clear notes on calm timelines.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2026
Verb
Attacks by the Allied Democratic Forces, a rebel group allied with the Islamic State group, and a coalition of ethnic militias also have hindered the response.
—Mark Banchereau, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
Attacks by the Allied Democratic Forces, a rebel group allied with the Islamic State group, and a coalition of ethnic militias also have hindered the response.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ally
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The pending bill’s supporters say its changes are designed to address cases like that of Gilberto Guttierrez, a Los Angeles County man who has been accused of attacking his wife four times over the last 12 years.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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One of those fans was England supporter Sebastian Oldfield.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
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As a matter of practice, the district cooperates fully with any review conducted by the Office for Civil Rights.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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As part of his plea deal, Heuermann has also agreed to cooperate with the Federal Bureau of Investigation's behavioral analysis unit.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Outside the stadium, protesters clashed over Iran’s oppressive regime and its place in the tournament as players vowed to rise above politics and unite Iranians through soccer.—
Iliana Limón Romero,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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With the family seemingly united on this front, all eyes now turn to whether the court will allow Nick to use the trust.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
15 June 2026
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Institutions are often collaborating with other universities, cities, and organizations, a process that takes weeks or months.—
Lauren Chan,
STAT,
19 June 2026
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That makes workplace leadership more consequential because employers are among the few remaining environments where people still have to collaborate across differences.—
Gerald J. Leonard,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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“Ally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ally. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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