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
Louis Menand, New Yorker, 11 Aug. 2025
From the new cast members, Dewart will play Ophelia Beaufort, the younger sister of James and his twin sister Lydia’s mother Cordelia Beaufort, who has secretly been in contact with her sibling and becomes an ally to the young lovers.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2025
Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Now, he’s allied with a political movement that wants to ban pornography.
—Emily Baker-White, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
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Noun
Faced with a choice of allies, Baldwin sided with the militants.
—Louis Menand, New Yorker, 11 Aug. 2025
From the new cast members, Dewart will play Ophelia Beaufort, the younger sister of James and his twin sister Lydia’s mother Cordelia Beaufort, who has secretly been in contact with her sibling and becomes an ally to the young lovers.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2025
Verb
Hearst now allies us closely with the San Antonio Express-News, Houston Chronicle and, if all goes as expected, soon the Dallas Morning News, as well as other Hearst Texas newspapers in Laredo, Beaumont, Midland and elsewhere.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Now, he’s allied with a political movement that wants to ban pornography.
—Emily Baker-White, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ally
Noun
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The decision sparked a firestorm on social media — where much of the debate around these issues is taking place — and Jackson-Smith was the target of abusive and threatening comments from both pro-Israel and pro-Palestine supporters.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Aug. 2025
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The former City Council president spent primary day visiting various polling sites, capping off the night with her team and supporters at The Enclave on Detroit's northwest side to celebrate her campaign.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Now, as part of the deal, Greystar has agreed to cooperate with the DOJ’s monopolization claims against RealPage.—
Heather Vogell,
ProPublica,
13 Aug. 2025
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Suspect broke into father's gun safe to get weapons The suspect's family has been cooperating with law enforcement, Hosey said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Science united them, via Calista Oetama California oversight agency faults handling of prison use-of-force allegations, via Stephen Hobbs Gavin Newsom says he’s always supported nonpartisan redistricting.—
Amelia Wu,
Sacbee.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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At best, the club could unite Southern California’s rugby communities and its sizable player pool, making the Legion into a giant capable of conquering MLR.—
Vitas Carosella,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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God Save the Gun also gave the band the chance to collaborate with friends who have been there since jump (Phillip Odom, James Goodson of Dazy, and Nick Panella of MSPAINT).—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
12 Aug. 2025
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Caroline Bille Brahe collaborated with Mulberry on reworking the brand’s vintage bags and adding silk bows made from the bags’ checked lining.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Ally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ally. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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