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
Steve Peoples,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
The Tacloban school shooting has provided an incumbent Philippine senator allied with the Duterte family, Robinhood Padilla, a new springboard to revive this advocacy.
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Chad De Guzman,
Time,
23 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
Two of Mamdani’s congressional slate identify as democratic socialists, while Lander has allied himself with the movement in the past.
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Steve Peoples,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
The Tacloban school shooting has provided an incumbent Philippine senator allied with the Duterte family, Robinhood Padilla, a new springboard to revive this advocacy.
—
Chad De Guzman,
Time,
23 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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Most opponents wore red, the color that has united grassroots organizations across the city against data centers.
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Different beliefs, different backgrounds, different cultures—but united by compassion and humanity.
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Another Driving Connections priority is collaborating with partner agencies like the Chicago Department of Aviation, or CDA, to advance regional transportation, officials said.
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Earlier this week Iran also pushed back against a statement from France’s President Emmanuel Macron that said France, Oman and others would collaborate on removing mines from the strait.
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“Ally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ally. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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