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
Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
Trump has stocked both commissions with allies.
—Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Sam Metz, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
Pakistan accuses the Afghan Taliban government of allying with its archrival, India, and harboring Pakistani militant groups — mainly the Pakistani Taliban — that cross the porous, volatile border between the two countries to stage attacks against Pakistani forces.
—Munir Ahmed, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The proposal is the latest in a broader push by the president and his allies to put his name or likeness on public landmarks and other entities.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
Trump has stocked both commissions with allies.
—Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
The three tiny islands have long been a front line in tensions between Iran and Gulf states allied with the United States.
—Sam Metz, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
Pakistan accuses the Afghan Taliban government of allying with its archrival, India, and harboring Pakistani militant groups — mainly the Pakistani Taliban — that cross the porous, volatile border between the two countries to stage attacks against Pakistani forces.
—Munir Ahmed, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
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In her concession statement, McDonnell said her campaign had been to provide Republican voters with a choice to fill the open seat, thanking her supporters.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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While Lamont and gun safety advocates strongly favor the measure, supporters of the Second Amendment have been pushing back in both oral and written testimony to the judiciary committee that included more than 180 comments written anonymously.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
25 Mar. 2026
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Brittney Pescatore, director of investigations for the subcommittee, said Cherfilus-McCormick was provided with many opportunities to cooperate.—
Barbara Sprunt,
NPR,
27 Mar. 2026
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Barzee also argued to the panel Thursday that the House hearing could influence potential jurors in the criminal trial and that the concurrent proceedings have prevented her from cooperating with the ethics committee's investigation.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Mar. 2026
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Well, at least Cheryl Bosa’s social-media pleas to unite her two sons haven’t fallen on deaf ears.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The hit capped a seventh inning in which the Vikings united to chase sophomore starter Jaliane Brooks, one of the stars of the Griffins’ Division 2 title run last season.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
29 Mar. 2026
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According to the indictment, Rivera also collaborated with Gorrín to arrange a meeting between Sessions, the Texas Republican congressman, and Maduro in Caracas.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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Gap continues to tap into the cultural zeitgeist by collaborating with creative partners who bring fresh perspectives to its heritage designs.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Ally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ally. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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