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
Ines Nasri, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Trump has found Attorney General Pam Bondi to be an ally in that endeavor, and Martin even more so.
—Ashley Oliver, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 25 Feb. 2025
Tara Suter, The Hill, 21 Feb. 2025
He is closely allied with mayoral candidate Loren Taylor.
—Shomik Mukherjee, The Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2025
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Noun
For small local businesses, Google is an essential ally.
—Ines Nasri, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Trump has found Attorney General Pam Bondi to be an ally in that endeavor, and Martin even more so.
—Ashley Oliver, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 25 Feb. 2025
Verb
In the past, Donalds has strongly allied himself with the president, backing him over his own state’s governor, Ron DeSantis (R), in last year’s Florida Republican presidential primary.
—Tara Suter, The Hill, 21 Feb. 2025
He is closely allied with mayoral candidate Loren Taylor.
—Shomik Mukherjee, The Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ally
Noun
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On Wednesday, Lyle Menendez reacted to the news to his supporters and family in a Facebook post.—
Kevin Dolak,
The Hollywood Reporter,
4 Mar. 2025
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But Trump, until recently at least, also wasn’t known as a small-government conservative, and many of his supporters benefit from the programs that the House Republicans have slated for cuts.—
John Cassidy,
The New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Mills later returned to the hospital with another son and refused to cooperate with law enforcement.—
Silas Morgan,
Orlando Sentinel,
25 Feb. 2025
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The order to dismiss the charges was issued by Emil Bove III, acting deputy attorney general, who said the prosecution of Adams was politically motivated by Joe Biden’s administration and was hampering Adams’ ability to cooperate with the Trump administration’s immigration policies.—
John T. Shaw,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2025
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Leaders of a southeast Mecklenburg town once united against a plan to overhaul the region’s transportation system are now at odds over their position and what caused the split.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Mar. 2025
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And like any good gumbo, the tradition simmers with far-reaching flavors that unite in New Orleans.—
Harriet Shepherd,
Vogue,
5 Mar. 2025
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Team dynamics require interdependence, where members collaborate and rely on each other's strengths, skills and expertise.—
Daria Rudnik,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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The designer additionally took the chance of collaborating with the Italian brand to include lingerie pieces.—
Sandra Salibian,
WWD,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Ally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ally. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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