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as in mobilized
to assemble and make ready for action
rallied the Red Cross workers to deal with the devastating earthquake
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as in recovered
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 rebounded
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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as in teased
to make fun of in a good-natured way
his friends rallied him for missing an easy putt
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Recent Examples of rallied
Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
Hundreds of Buddhist monks rallied in the capital of Sri Lanka on Friday to protest alleged government disrespect of their religion and disregard for a long-standing tradition that they be consulted in matters of state.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
RingCentral popped 34%, while Five9 rallied about 12% after topping Wall Street’s estimates and issuing upbeat guidance.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
However, gold and silver prices rallied, a signal that investors don't think companies are entirely in the clear on tariff uncertainty yet.
—Hannah Parker, NBC news, 20 Feb. 2026
Canada and Finland both rallied back from deficits to win in overtime.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Canada ultimately rallied to defeat Czechia in overtime thanks to goals from Nathan MacKinnon, Nick Suzuki, and Mitch Marner.
—Patrick Damp, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
In the latter game, Zamost went 14 for 15 from the free-throw line, and many of those points came as the Cougars rallied from a nine-point deficit with five minutes remaining in regulation.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
As Yoon arrived in court, hundreds of police officers watched closely as Yoon supporters rallied outside a judicial complex, their cries rising as the prison bus transporting him drove past.
—ABC News, 19 Feb. 2026
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The Canadians rallied from a two-goal deficit to defeat Finland 3-2 in the first of two men’s ice hockey semifinals at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
Hundreds of Buddhist monks rallied in the capital of Sri Lanka on Friday to protest alleged government disrespect of their religion and disregard for a long-standing tradition that they be consulted in matters of state.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2026
RingCentral popped 34%, while Five9 rallied about 12% after topping Wall Street’s estimates and issuing upbeat guidance.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
However, gold and silver prices rallied, a signal that investors don't think companies are entirely in the clear on tariff uncertainty yet.
—Hannah Parker, NBC news, 20 Feb. 2026
Canada and Finland both rallied back from deficits to win in overtime.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Canada ultimately rallied to defeat Czechia in overtime thanks to goals from Nathan MacKinnon, Nick Suzuki, and Mitch Marner.
—Patrick Damp, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
In the latter game, Zamost went 14 for 15 from the free-throw line, and many of those points came as the Cougars rallied from a nine-point deficit with five minutes remaining in regulation.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
As Yoon arrived in court, hundreds of police officers watched closely as Yoon supporters rallied outside a judicial complex, their cries rising as the prison bus transporting him drove past.
—ABC News, 19 Feb. 2026
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“Rallied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rallied. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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