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
Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2025
Trump administration officials say that tariffs will spur both foreign and domestic companies to expand in the U.S.; lead to more balanced trade with economic allies; reduce the U.S. trade deficit with other countries; and generate federal revenue that can be used for other priorities.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2025
New York Times, 22 Mar. 2025
And, indeed, the Georgian leader Saakashvili, having allied with Ukraine, is now a political prisoner in his own country with the West ignoring his plight.
—Melik Kaylan, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The White House has done little to soften the blow of an escalating trade war between Uncle Sam and some of its closest economic allies.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2025
Trump administration officials say that tariffs will spur both foreign and domestic companies to expand in the U.S.; lead to more balanced trade with economic allies; reduce the U.S. trade deficit with other countries; and generate federal revenue that can be used for other priorities.
—Alain Sherter, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2025
Verb
In recent months, as part of a vast counteroffensive, the army and militias allied with it have gradually reclaimed much of the north and east of the city.
—New York Times, 22 Mar. 2025
And, indeed, the Georgian leader Saakashvili, having allied with Ukraine, is now a political prisoner in his own country with the West ignoring his plight.
—Melik Kaylan, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ally
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The good news for supporters of seven of the Premier League’s 20 clubs is that their lads will play for a trip to Wembley Stadium in next month’s FA Cup semi-finals at some point over the weekend.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Dozens of Khalil supporters showed up at the New Jersey courtroom, necessitating an overflow room for those who wanted to watch the proceedings.—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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The charges were first dropped a few weeks into President Donald Trump’s second term in part because the case would impede Adams’ ability to do his job as mayor, including cooperating with Trump’s immigration crackdown, the Justice Department’s new acting deputy attorney general wrote.—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2025
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Bove argued that the case had national security implications by restricting Adams’s ability to cooperate with the feds on immigration matters, interfered with the mayor’s ability to govern, and was improperly filed within nine months of the mayoral primary.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2025
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Republican leaders in the House worked to unite their divided party behind the budget plan this week before Congress leaves town for a two-week recess.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2025
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California has 43 Democratic House members, who tend to be united in questioning the Trump tariff policies.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has also launched a formal probe and is collaborating with the Australian Taxation Office.—
Grace Thomas,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce are collaborating on the steakhouse, which will be located at the Loews Kansas City hotel at 1515 Wyandotte St. Mahomes said last year that there will be a cheeseburger on the menu named for Chiefs coach Andy Reid.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Ally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ally. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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