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
Brittney Melton, NPR, 12 May 2026
Cavanaugh’s allies have accused Powell’s backers of trying to buy the election, while Powell has targeted Cavanaugh over his decision to run while occupying a key Democratic seat in the state’s majority-Republican legislature.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 12 May 2026
Abby Sewell, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
The Davis City Council on Tuesday accepted some recommendations from the city’s Human Relations Commission aimed at better supporting Muslim, Arab, Palestinian and allied residents, following a contentious report on anti-MAPA discrimination.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
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Noun
China and Iran are close allies and trading partners, and there are questions about whether China has assisted Iran.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 12 May 2026
Cavanaugh’s allies have accused Powell’s backers of trying to buy the election, while Powell has targeted Cavanaugh over his decision to run while occupying a key Democratic seat in the state’s majority-Republican legislature.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 12 May 2026
Verb
Country has ‘strategic enemies’ on both sides Ghadban said his country had no interest in allying with either side in the war.
—Abby Sewell, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
The Davis City Council on Tuesday accepted some recommendations from the city’s Human Relations Commission aimed at better supporting Muslim, Arab, Palestinian and allied residents, following a contentious report on anti-MAPA discrimination.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ally
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The deciding vote was cast by Senator John Fetterman, a Pennsylvania Democrat and staunch supporter of Israel, who again crossed party lines to side with Republicans and oppose the measure.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
13 May 2026
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Republican Secretary of State Denny Hoskins, a fierce supporter of the new map, has not yet certified the referendum campaign for the ballot.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
13 May 2026
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Candidates staked out starkly different views on California’s shield laws and whether the state should cooperate with out‑of‑state prosecutions of doctors.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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This comes after an apparent rift between local and federal authorities searching for Guthrie surfaced publicly last week when FBI Director Kash Patel accused Nanos’ department of not cooperating with the bureau during the case’s early days.—
Danielle Bacher,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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Alasdair McLellan shot the portraits and a series of trailers that portray Jung Kook as a modern icon embodying the freedom of the open road, uniting fashion and entertainment to create an immersive world that balances his larger-than-life impact with Calvin Klein’s point of view.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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Moulin has just returned from London, where President Charles de Gaulle is in hiding, with a plan to unite the various factions of the warring rebel underground.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
18 May 2026
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The partnership includes collaborating on ways to pack and load orders using aerodynamic designs for future pizza deliveries.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2026
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The store concept was designed by Parisian architect Francois-Joseph Graf, who collaborated with Lippes.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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“Ally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ally. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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