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as in mobilization
an act of gathering forces together to renew or attempt an effort
in a last-minute rally the Confederates at Bull Run were able to turn a near defeat into an upset victory
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as in demonstration
a mass meeting for the purpose of displaying or arousing support for a cause or person
a huge rally for the candidate on the eve of the election
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as in recovery
the process or period of gradually regaining one's health and strength
the doctors were amazed at the sick child's unexpected rally, which was apparently due to the new drug
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as in to organize
to assemble and make ready for action
rallied the Red Cross workers to deal with the devastating earthquake
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as in to recover
to become healthy and strong again after illness or weakness
despite the best care that medicine could provide, the elderly woman never really rallied from her fractured hip
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as in to rebound
to regain a former or normal state
after wavering a moment on the balance beam, she quickly rallied and finished with a fine dismount
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Recent Examples of rally
Anniek Bao,spencer Kimball, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
Protest rallies are planned at the Texas Capitol and in Big Bend National Park on April 4.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Democratic leaders hope their voters eventually rally behind one or two candidates, and Swalwell is among the leading Democratic hopefuls.
—Perry Stein and Jeremy Roebuck The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 1 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The global oil benchmark surged more than 60% last month, in its strongest monthly rally dating back to 1988.
—Anniek Bao,spencer Kimball, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
Protest rallies are planned at the Texas Capitol and in Big Bend National Park on April 4.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
Rookie Justin Crawford had an RBI single in the 10th inning after the Philadelphia Phillies rallied from a four-run deficit for a 6-5 victory over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday.
—CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Democratic leaders hope their voters eventually rally behind one or two candidates, and Swalwell is among the leading Democratic hopefuls.
—Perry Stein and Jeremy Roebuck The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rally
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The administration certainly did not expect the mass mobilizations against the deployment of National Guard troops and the use of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection as a roving paramilitary force.—
Jamelle Bouie,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2026
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This framing has generated concern among many American Christians and spurred political mobilization on their behalf.—
Candace Lukasik,
The Conversation,
27 Mar. 2026
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The mission, expected to last about 10 days, is a critical demonstration that NASA's Orion crew capsule can handle a lunar mission with humans aboard before a landing is attempted as early as 2028.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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The 1,000 m² space overlooking the old port view will boast a large virtual production demonstration stage this year as well as booths and conference spaces.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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This dynamic, known in counseling circles as partner-blame, is well documented in Christian purity and addiction-recovery literature.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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Injury updates Dodgers utility players Tommy Edman (right ankle surgery recovery) and Kiké Hernández (left elbow surgery recovery) took early batting practice on the field Saturday afternoon.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
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My hope is that our campaign resonates with people from all walks of life and serves as a rallying cry for all of us to protect birthright citizenship.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
23 Mar. 2026
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Lots of great takes on her Bluesky feed, but none may be better than this rallying cry.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
17 Mar. 2026
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That same month, in the city of Qom, Iranian authorities hanged three men who were accused of killing police officers during the nationwide protests.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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His Latin bakery, Manolo’s on Central Avenue, found itself at the epicenter of protests against ICE agents last fall.—
Adam Bell
April 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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His attorney confirmed on Wednesday that Nacua began receiving treatment at a rehabilitation care facility in March.—
Los Angeles Times staff,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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These efforts aim to enhance domestic production, improve distribution systems, and support agricultural rehabilitation.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Folks of all ages will appreciate the nightly Sirenna ritual, which involves a musical march from the lobby down to the sand, where adults are served a local favorite alcoholic chocolate drink, and kids’ eyes will pop when a mermaid appears through the plexiglass window of the infinity pool.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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He was arrested in 2021 while urging Congress to protect voting rights, and led a march for criminal justice reform that same year.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Rally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rally. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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