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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
Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
The influential teachers union, an ally of Mayor Brandon Johnson, wants educators to participate in protests in the nation’s third-largest city on May 1, coinciding with workers’ rights rallies worldwide.
—ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
The center fielder ignited three rallies and scored three runs in the win, which was the Twins’ third straight.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 9 Apr. 2026
Oil prices are likely to continue to move lower as the Iran war continues to wind down, further taking the steam out of energy stocks' rallies, according to Roth Capital.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
From Los Angeles to Indianapolis, rallies are planned across the country for Wednesday evening.
—Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026
All the while, Platner keeps filling theaters, meeting halls and rallies.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Apr. 2026
The 38-year-old posted herself on Instagram at community events, from political rallies to parades to little league baseball games.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
The bargaining unit made good on that threat on March 17, with union members holding walkouts and rallies in both New York City and San Francisco.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
If Nvidia rallies, a trader might sell the call option and book a profit prior to expiration even if shares don't reach that breakeven level.
—Scott Nations, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
Hundreds turned out to other Houston-area No Kings Day rallies on Saturday, including in Kingwood and Cypress.
—Maliya Ellis, Houston Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
Here's a look at photos of protesters, signs and more at the Ann Arbor rallies.
—Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 28 Mar. 2026
More than 3,100 rallies are expected nationwide, surpassing the totals of previous No Kings rallies.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Mabel, in faux-beaver form, rallies the wildlife to fight Mayor Jerry but sows anarchy in doing so.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
Today’s newsletter highlights Pete Buttigieg rallies supporters for Shawn Harris.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Group energy builds as the intuitive Moon enters your 11th House of Community, and your spark rallies people who need direction on a group project.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2026
Noun
Szépvölgyi mocked the prime minister, who is 62, for seeming unsteady when boos erupted at one of his recent rallies.
—Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
The influential teachers union, an ally of Mayor Brandon Johnson, wants educators to participate in protests in the nation’s third-largest city on May 1, coinciding with workers’ rights rallies worldwide.
—ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
The center fielder ignited three rallies and scored three runs in the win, which was the Twins’ third straight.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 9 Apr. 2026
Oil prices are likely to continue to move lower as the Iran war continues to wind down, further taking the steam out of energy stocks' rallies, according to Roth Capital.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
From Los Angeles to Indianapolis, rallies are planned across the country for Wednesday evening.
—Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026
All the while, Platner keeps filling theaters, meeting halls and rallies.
—Arkansas Online, 6 Apr. 2026
The 38-year-old posted herself on Instagram at community events, from political rallies to parades to little league baseball games.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
The bargaining unit made good on that threat on March 17, with union members holding walkouts and rallies in both New York City and San Francisco.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
Byron Nelson rallies to dump Keller, sweep series Trophy Club Byron Nelson spotted Keller a couple of runs in the top of the first, but rallied with 4 in the third and 3 in the sixth to ease past the Indians 10-6 in a District 4-6A game on Tuesday at Byron Nelson High School.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
If Nvidia rallies, a trader might sell the call option and book a profit prior to expiration even if shares don't reach that breakeven level.
—Scott Nations, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
Hundreds turned out to other Houston-area No Kings Day rallies on Saturday, including in Kingwood and Cypress.
—Maliya Ellis, Houston Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
Here's a look at photos of protesters, signs and more at the Ann Arbor rallies.
—Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 28 Mar. 2026
More than 3,100 rallies are expected nationwide, surpassing the totals of previous No Kings rallies.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Mabel, in faux-beaver form, rallies the wildlife to fight Mayor Jerry but sows anarchy in doing so.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
Today’s newsletter highlights Pete Buttigieg rallies supporters for Shawn Harris.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Group energy builds as the intuitive Moon enters your 11th House of Community, and your spark rallies people who need direction on a group project.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rallies
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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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Organizers are calling for an immediate end to military operations and urging people to support anti-war mobilizations.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
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However, the more immediate goal is a series of public flight demonstrations scheduled for the Farnborough International Airshow in July 2026.—
David Szondy
April 17,
New Atlas,
17 Apr. 2026
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Public flight demonstrations are planned, including at the Farnborough International Airshow in July.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Apr. 2026
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Her supporters, including Cook County Commissioner Kevin Morrison, a family friend, decried her alleged detainment, and her story sparked outcry and protests.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The protests appear highly organized, suggesting the involvement of more powerful actors behind the scenes, said Julia Urrunaga, Peru program director at the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA).—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Rallies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rallies. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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