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
Juliann Ventura, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
Former President Trump and his allies have vowed to go after the media in a second presidential term, but a strong U.S. legal and regulatory framework means bullying and harassment campaigns would probably be more effective than leveraging presidential powers.
—Sara Fischer, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
NBC News, 8 Oct. 2024
The rule was backed by national groups allied with former President Donald Trump.
—Doug Bock Clark, ProPublica, 6 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Claims of election fraud exploded in 2020 as Trump and his allies sought to portray his narrow election loss as something more nefarious.
—Juliann Ventura, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
Former President Trump and his allies have vowed to go after the media in a second presidential term, but a strong U.S. legal and regulatory framework means bullying and harassment campaigns would probably be more effective than leveraging presidential powers.
—Sara Fischer, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
The Quds Force, the overseas arm of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, oversees dealings with militias allied with Tehran across the Middle East, such as Hezbollah.
—NBC News, 8 Oct. 2024
The rule was backed by national groups allied with former President Donald Trump.
—Doug Bock Clark, ProPublica, 6 Oct. 2024
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Photo: David Dee Delgado/AFP/Getty Images Members and supporters of the New York Immigration Coalition at an Election Night watch party at their offices in New York City.Curbed Staff, Curbed, 6 Nov. 2024
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Nearly six in 10 Trump supporters think the country's best days are behind it.Gary Langer, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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According to Greenfield police, all drivers remained on the scene and are cooperating with the investigation.Adrienne Davis, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024
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The first was a plea deal from a former officer who was not at the raid and became a cooperating witness in another case.Dylan Lovan, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Nov. 2024
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While there will be time enough to debate our continuing differences, now is the time to recognize that that which unites us is greater than that which divides us.Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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Despite a lack of funding for even basic educational necessities, and school district leaders who only care about the barest minimum standards, these educators are united by their drive to surpass expectations and encourage their students to do the same.Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
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Instead of focusing on what could divide North Korea from China, the United States should collaborate with the Chinese government to rein in North Korea’s volatile behavior.Sungmin Cho, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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Chua’s priorities include strengthening the city’s fire and police department and collaborating with community members and developers to make more affordable housing.Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Ally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ally. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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