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as in mobilizations
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 demonstrations
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 organizes
to assemble and make ready for action
rallied the Red Cross workers to deal with the devastating earthquake
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as in recovers
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 rebounds
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 rallies
ABC News, 13 June 2026
To voice their support for telework, state workers have regularly held rallies in opposition to Newsom’s return-to-office order and erected billboards along freeways to support their cause.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
Despite Rama’s defense of the development, the protests have gathered pace, with supporters in Albanian communities in neighboring Greece and other European countries also holding rallies.
—Zana Cimili, Fortune, 12 June 2026
Trump loves to do domestic flyovers—of his rallies, of a Washington Commanders game in November—and show off the sheer size of the plane at low altitudes.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
Nuremberg is where Adolf Hitler’s rallies fueled the Third Reich and where a postwar tribunal later confronted Nazi leaders over wartime atrocities.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
Recent rallies have gained headlines in Washington, Kansas City, Des Moines and other cities including a Memorial Day weekend protest in Virginia Beach.
—Will Carless, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Steyer stepped up his fight in the remaining days, seeking to squeeze into one of the top two spots by battering Becerra in ads and at campaign rallies as a politician propped up by corporate special interests.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
Democrats See an Opportunity At rallies and debates, Lahn argued that Iowa’s political leadership had become too closely aligned with large agricultural interests.
—Nik Popli, Time, 3 June 2026
Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2026
In the first all-American men’s final at the French Open since 1954, Jim Courier rallies to beat Andre Agassi 3-6, 6-4, 2-6, 6-1, 6-4 for his first Grand Slam title.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
It’s always paired with creativity, kindness, and a determination that rallies everyone around her.
—Garrett Kennell, IndieWire, 1 June 2026
The recurring event rallies many of the world’s remaining tall ships across uncertain seas—from Peru, the Netherlands, and even India (the latter's vessel is already en route).
—Paige Darrah, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026
In regards to overseas, Star Wars typically rallies in the UK, Australia, Germany and Japan.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 May 2026
National protest groups, including those organizing the No Kings rallies, are participating.
—Sarah Clifton, USA Today, 16 May 2026
Micron rallies over 200 points in a week without me, going from $542 a share to $747.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 10 May 2026
Suspecting that the bumbling local policeman, Officer Tim Derry (Nicholas Braun, accentuating the goofiness), is wrong in his conclusion that George simply died of a heart attack, Lily rallies her fellow sheep to help solve the murder.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
Noun
On Saturday, anti-LGBTQ+ rallies were held in both capitals.
—ABC News, 13 June 2026
To voice their support for telework, state workers have regularly held rallies in opposition to Newsom’s return-to-office order and erected billboards along freeways to support their cause.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
Despite Rama’s defense of the development, the protests have gathered pace, with supporters in Albanian communities in neighboring Greece and other European countries also holding rallies.
—Zana Cimili, Fortune, 12 June 2026
Trump loves to do domestic flyovers—of his rallies, of a Washington Commanders game in November—and show off the sheer size of the plane at low altitudes.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026
Nuremberg is where Adolf Hitler’s rallies fueled the Third Reich and where a postwar tribunal later confronted Nazi leaders over wartime atrocities.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
Recent rallies have gained headlines in Washington, Kansas City, Des Moines and other cities including a Memorial Day weekend protest in Virginia Beach.
—Will Carless, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Steyer stepped up his fight in the remaining days, seeking to squeeze into one of the top two spots by battering Becerra in ads and at campaign rallies as a politician propped up by corporate special interests.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
Democrats See an Opportunity At rallies and debates, Lahn argued that Iowa’s political leadership had become too closely aligned with large agricultural interests.
—Nik Popli, Time, 3 June 2026
Verb
Put your name on a group idea and offer a simple prototype, because your generous style rallies allies without heavy talk.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2026
In the first all-American men’s final at the French Open since 1954, Jim Courier rallies to beat Andre Agassi 3-6, 6-4, 2-6, 6-1, 6-4 for his first Grand Slam title.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
It’s always paired with creativity, kindness, and a determination that rallies everyone around her.
—Garrett Kennell, IndieWire, 1 June 2026
The recurring event rallies many of the world’s remaining tall ships across uncertain seas—from Peru, the Netherlands, and even India (the latter's vessel is already en route).
—Paige Darrah, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026
In regards to overseas, Star Wars typically rallies in the UK, Australia, Germany and Japan.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 May 2026
National protest groups, including those organizing the No Kings rallies, are participating.
—Sarah Clifton, USA Today, 16 May 2026
Micron rallies over 200 points in a week without me, going from $542 a share to $747.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 10 May 2026
Suspecting that the bumbling local policeman, Officer Tim Derry (Nicholas Braun, accentuating the goofiness), is wrong in his conclusion that George simply died of a heart attack, Lily rallies her fellow sheep to help solve the murder.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rallies
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Nationwide mobilizations with an anchor event in Washington, DC, co-led by Get Free, Next250, and 50501.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Inflationary pressures will persist for years amid a demographic downturn, military mobilizations, and the high demand for labor in the defense industry.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
24 May 2026
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Experts advise evaluating robots based on actual real-world data hours and performance in uncontrolled environments, rather than staged demonstrations.—
Robert J. Szczerba,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The boy was mesmerized by its interactive exhibits, which required him to push buttons and pull levers to determine the outcomes of science demonstrations.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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Yet vision alone rarely mobilizes sustained effort in conditions of uncertainty or disruption.—
Nele Dael,
Harvard Business Review,
11 June 2026
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When a beloved celebrity dies, the system mobilizes with extraordinary speed and resources.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
28 May 2026
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Tightening payment terms and following up earlier often recovers more cash than any new business would.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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On Falcon 9 launches, the company recovers the booster and payload fairings but tosses the upper stage, which puts a floor under how cheap each launch can get.—
Chris Stokel-Walker,
Scientific American,
12 June 2026
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Olivia Nelson-Ododa finished with 12 points and seven rebounds off the bench to pace the Sun.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Olivia Nelson-Ododa finished with 12 points and seven rebounds off the bench to pace the Sun (2-13).—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 June 2026
Verb
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For children ages four and up, there’s the Adventure Zone kids club with indoor slides and arts and crafts, while fish feeding and guided nature walks happen at the Eco Centre.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Comeback kids these 2026 Boston Red Sox are not.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
23 May 2026
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Prosecutors say the case is not about protests or political speech.—
Elaine Rojas-Castillo,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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So that prompted protests and disturbances in Southampton, and a huge, angry reaction from the far right, both within Britain and internationally.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
12 June 2026
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Chief to its success is a powerhouse performance by Yana Radeva, who summons the spirit of Gena Rowlands in Gloria as a woman determined not to be defined by men.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
22 May 2026
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Favreau’s work is clearly indebted to that lineage, and Grogu’s solo jaunt actually summons a bit of whimsy that was otherwise missing.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
19 May 2026
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“Rallies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rallies. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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