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
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
23 June 2026
Washington was here on his way to kick off a brawl with the French and their native allies in the Ohio River Valley.
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Christopher Hooks,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
After their herd was wiped out from a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, they're left with no choice but to ally themselves with their rival ranch, 10-Petal.
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Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
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Noun
Just six months into a four-year term, the new mayor has infuriated some allies who endorsed him over Andrew Cuomo last year as divisions among progressive candidates define the primary season.
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David Weigel,
semafor.com,
23 June 2026
Washington was here on his way to kick off a brawl with the French and their native allies in the Ohio River Valley.
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Christopher Hooks,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
Verb
As Microsoft allied itself closely to OpenAI through hefty investments and a technology partnership, Hoffman stepped down from the OpenAI board in 2023.
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Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
After their herd was wiped out from a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, they're left with no choice but to ally themselves with their rival ranch, 10-Petal.
—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ally
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Some fans, including Scottish supporter Rory Syme, arrived early and gathered near a shopping center by the stadium while waiting for gates to open.
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On Election Day, Schlossberg was campaigning out in the rain despite the concerning polls, hearing stories from passersby about their Kennedy encounters over the years and taking selfies with starstruck supporters.
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Voters cooperated in a special election by approving Proposition 50 by a nearly 2 to 1 margin.
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At least six other people face charges, including two women who pleaded guilty Wednesday and are cooperating.
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If the Labour Party decides to unite around one person as its next leader, without an internal contest, Starmer could be out of the premiership by July.
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World Cup fans were united this weekend by a song synonymous with belonging, nostalgia and the yearning for home.
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Haiti’s business community has long been criticized for monopolistic practices and a reluctance to collaborate.
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Banks, whose leaders have long raised similar concerns, have been collaborating with the Treasury Department and Fed for years to develop other ways financial institutions could transfer funds in the event of a potentially disastrous outage.
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“Ally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ally. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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