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
Ray Long, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
In the White House now is someone who has openly admired Putin, expressed skepticism over U.S. support for Ukraine and rushed to bully America’s closest allies in Latin America, Canada and Europe.
—Ronald H. Linden, The Conversation, 10 Feb. 2025
Jordan Novet,seema Mody, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2025
Yet these traits, allied with superb technical ability, are what force defenders into making late and hasty decisions.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Jurors have to consider 23 counts against Madigan alleging an array of schemes to enrich his political allies and line his pockets.
—Ray Long, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
In the White House now is someone who has openly admired Putin, expressed skepticism over U.S. support for Ukraine and rushed to bully America’s closest allies in Latin America, Canada and Europe.
—Ronald H. Linden, The Conversation, 10 Feb. 2025
Verb
Ellison has connections to the White House, having hosted a fundraiser for Trump in 2020 and allied himself with Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who appeared at Trump’s inauguration on Monday after advising him for months.
—Jordan Novet,seema Mody, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2025
Yet these traits, allied with superb technical ability, are what force defenders into making late and hasty decisions.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ally
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Still, some Trump supporters are eager for a tougher approach.—
Joel Rose,
NPR,
8 Feb. 2025
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While many Americans believe that Washington’s bureaucracy is inefficient and even wasteful, government programs also have their strong supporters.—
Henry Gass,
The Christian Science Monitor,
7 Feb. 2025
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Homan, meanwhile, said the city's sanctuary laws were still in the way of ICE agents as local law enforcement is not allowed to cooperate with them on civil enforcement matters like immigration violations, something Adams wants to see changed under the city's laws.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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After that, the investigators, no longer undercover, attempted an unannounced inspection of the gift room but were denied entry by the Law Department, which the report notes is a violation of the municipal code that requires all city employees to cooperate with OIG inquiries.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Feb. 2025
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Fox’s score bug At least Fox discovered one thing that united the nation: a universal hatred of its Super Bowl score bug.—
Paul Sullivan,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2025
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But, as White has telegraphed in interviews, the uniting theme is also the least conducive to the juicy schadenfreude that’s animated the previous installments.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2025
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The two have collaborated on the RFK Stadium bill and see eye-to-eye on priorities like tackling crime.—
Cuneyt Dil,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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Earlier this year, Lee collaborated with Japanese men’s brand, Scye, on a collection that featured the Loco Jacket also made with Jelt Denim.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Ally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ally. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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