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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
Adam Thompson, CBS News, 4 June 2026
East Ridge rallied from an 11-9 deficit with two goals in the final minute of regulation to force overtime and Leo Stalsberg scored just seconds into the extra session to give the top-seed Raptors a 12-11 victory.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
The Sooners rallied to tie the game in the ninth and won it on a walkoff homer by Dayton Tockey in the 10th.
—Gary Bedore
june 4, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
In this environment, beats and raises are necessary, especially for a stock that has rallied more than 80% over the past year.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 3 June 2026
The Rodessa community rallied around the Hamiltons when Johnny went missing, coming together to do a prayer vigil for his safe return.
—Sarah Dahlberg, NBC news, 3 June 2026
The Sea Lions regained the lead with three runs in the top of the ninth before Catawba (49-13) rallied for the walk-off win.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026
But, as McCarty and other dignitaries rallied in Sacramento, a more important gathering was happening in New York, at which MLB owners formally proposed the salary cap players have vowed to resist.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Now, the community has rallied to support Kilduff’s family.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 29 May 2026
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Maryland State troopers rallied behind a student, whose dad died while in the line of duty, during her high school graduation on Thursday.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 4 June 2026
East Ridge rallied from an 11-9 deficit with two goals in the final minute of regulation to force overtime and Leo Stalsberg scored just seconds into the extra session to give the top-seed Raptors a 12-11 victory.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 4 June 2026
The Sooners rallied to tie the game in the ninth and won it on a walkoff homer by Dayton Tockey in the 10th.
—Gary Bedore
june 4, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
In this environment, beats and raises are necessary, especially for a stock that has rallied more than 80% over the past year.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 3 June 2026
The Rodessa community rallied around the Hamiltons when Johnny went missing, coming together to do a prayer vigil for his safe return.
—Sarah Dahlberg, NBC news, 3 June 2026
The Sea Lions regained the lead with three runs in the top of the ninth before Catawba (49-13) rallied for the walk-off win.
—Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026
But, as McCarty and other dignitaries rallied in Sacramento, a more important gathering was happening in New York, at which MLB owners formally proposed the salary cap players have vowed to resist.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Now, the community has rallied to support Kilduff’s family.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rallied
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Dozens of organizations, including United Nations agencies and private charities, mobilized to provide water containers, sanitation supplies and building materials.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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Hundreds of young people can now be mobilized through algorithms designed to amplify virality and spectacle.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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Photos released by the FGR appear to show agents navigating the underground passageway, access points leading into the tunnel and evidence recovered during the operation.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Western, for his part, had by this time recovered something of his usual bluster, and began again upon the subject of Blifil, commending his estate and his family with great earnestness, as though these considerations alone ought to have settled the matter long since.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
2 June 2026
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Wembanyama rebounded the ball, only to squander all the equity made in ensuring a defensive stop.—
Mark Medina,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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While the stock has rebounded recently, Cramer questioned whether consumers facing high gasoline prices will continue spending on vacations.—
Alexa LoMonaco,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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Despite the cancellations, the group has teased that new artist names are set to be released in the near future.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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In a new interview with People, Cipriano teased what viewers can expect of the Logan and Grace storyline.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
31 May 2026
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Afterwards, guests attended a private aperitif organized in the area of Piazza Sant'Anna, which was completely cordoned off and teeming with law enforcement.—
Stefania Conrieri,
Vanity Fair,
7 June 2026
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The Buffalo Grove Pride Parade is organized in collaboration with the Buffalo Grove Park District and the Pinta Pride Project.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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Past research has shown that breast cancer patients who lose weight through treatment or surgery have improved heart health and longevity.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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All the same, the team improved dramatically right away, posting its first winning season in the Sacramento era and losing a thrilling first-round playoff series to the Utah Jazz.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
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When Curt Cignetti was hired just more than two years ago, it was considered a smart move by the athletic department, but no one kidded themselves that Indiana was some sort of raucous fan sleeper cell just waiting to be activated.—
Will Leitch,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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Five others escaped the cave’s narrow tunnels after rescue efforts by international experts summoned to the perilous cave in central Laos.—
Kocha Olarn,
CNN Money,
1 June 2026
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Hernandez summoned national media hurricanes to two high school track seasons and a volleyball season in the span of one year.—
Jackson Thompson OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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“Rallied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rallied. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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