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
Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 17 Feb. 2026
Open-minded men want to be allies, and this is the way to do it.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026
Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 26 Jan. 2026
His daughter Nenen has since fought to get his killing — by forces directed by an influential family allied with the then-government — officially acknowledged.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 23 Jan. 2026
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Noun
In summary, when facing the threat of lightning, preparedness and vigilance are your best allies.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 17 Feb. 2026
Open-minded men want to be allies, and this is the way to do it.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026
Verb
Braverman shot down the idea of allying with her former party in an interview with the Telegraph.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 26 Jan. 2026
His daughter Nenen has since fought to get his killing — by forces directed by an influential family allied with the then-government — officially acknowledged.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ally
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Macron has been an ardent supporter of social media restrictions, including limiting the age of users who could access social media platforms to children older than 15.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Feb. 2026
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But Gu also has her fair share of supporters – who have also become more vocal this year, with many defending her choices.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The bill compels public universities and local governments, including schools, to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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The officer attempted to detain Parnell, who allegedly did not cooperate, Thompson said.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2026
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The CivxNow Coalition, a project of iCivics, convenes a national coalition of 415 member organizations united behind the goal of ensuring universal access to a high-quality civic education for all K-12 students.—
Erin Carlson Mast,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Loro Piana Royal Lightness fabric unites Mulberry Silk and the finest cashmere.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Faison and Braff are still constantly collaborating whether that’s on a podcast or commercials, and even though she’s decamped from Los Angeles to Canada, Chalke makes a point to keep in touch.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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On the heels of a caviar giveaway for Valentine's Day and plans to roll out the Big Arch burger stateside, McDonald's and Drake — the rapper, singer and actor — are collaborating on a new late-night meal.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Ally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ally. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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