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plural of rally
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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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rallies

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verb (1)

present tense third-person singular of rally

rallies

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verb (2)

present tense third-person singular of rally

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Recent Examples of rallies
Noun
Trump rallies public to support SAVE America Act The president reiterated that Congress must move quickly on the SAVE America Act, a robust voting bill that would require proof of citizenship upon registering to vote. Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 17 July 2026 Parabolic moves are stock rallies that happen quickly and are huge — often starting with a legitimate reason, before the market's animal spirits take over and push the stock to overheated levels. Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 16 July 2026 So attending rallies, writing letters to your local newspaper — those all still matter. Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 16 July 2026 The biggest reason that Stevens, who has largely eschewed large campaign rallies and town halls, was able to weather the storm after the convention was AIPAC. Jason Zengerle, New Yorker, 10 July 2026 From December 1952 to June 1953, 80 rallies in support of the Rosenbergs were held in Paris alone. Amy Weiss-Meyer, The Atlantic, 10 July 2026 Chipmakers have stumbled as some investors are taking profits after strong rallies. John Towfighi, CNN Money, 9 July 2026 El-Sayed, meanwhile, has packed rallies with progressive supporters and high-profile endorsers. Joey Cappelletti, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026 Sylvester Mangure, the army spokesperson, warned Sunday against any demonstrations, following last week's government ban on political rallies. ABC News, 6 July 2026
Verb
Two points away from defeat, Ivanisevic rallies to beat Rafter 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 2-6, 9-7 and becomes the second player to win a Wimbledon singles title without being seeded. Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026 Fiery Mars shifts into your 11th House of Friends, quickening chats and group planning while your expressive nature rallies people around playful, creative goals. Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 28 June 2026 In the closing days, Springsteen delivered speeches and performed songs at several Obama rallies. Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 18 June 2026 Therefore, experts urge investors not to rush to buy gold when its price rallies, but instead view it as part of a diverse portfolio. Angelica Ang, Fortune, 17 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rallies
Noun
  • Nationwide mobilizations with an anchor event in Washington, DC, co-led by Get Free, Next250, and 50501.
    Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 18 June 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • Monday’s march on Parliament was one of the biggest demonstrations against the Modi government in years.
    Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
  • These demonstrations point to a broader role for MTP beyond a single application.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026
Verb
  • The 2026 midterms hinge on whether this core Democratic coalition mobilizes, rather than focusing on Carlson's uncertain future.
    Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Through HopeHub, individuals connect with a community advocate who mobilizes faith and community partners to address immediate needs while building long-term stability in housing, healthcare and employment, then are guided to Arkansas Launch for job opportunities, training and career support.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 June 2026
Verb
  • While mother eagle Jackie recovers at the Ojai Raptor Center, her partner Shadow and their pair of subadult eagles, Sandy and Luna, continue life in their nest in Big Bear Valley.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 23 July 2026
  • Enterprise Mobility told the Tribune it either gives the city the necessary information to ticket the renter or driver directly, or pays the violation and then recovers the cost from the renter.
    A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026
Verb
  • In her second appearance against the Sky on July 19, Jones finished with six points and 10 rebounds off the bench.
    Micahya Costen, AJC.com, 23 July 2026
  • Ogwumike finished with 18 points and 12 rebounds, also moving past Candace Parker (3,467) into third on the WNBA’s career rebounds list with 3,472.
    ABC News, ABC News, 17 July 2026
Verb
  • Idaho law mandates that kids age 14 or younger wear a life jacket on the water, according to the city.
    Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 22 June 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • The Steamfitters were staging protests outside the Pfizer site, accusing the MetroLoft — which employs a mix of union and nonunion contractors — of building on the cheap and tolerating unsafe work conditions.
    Andrew Rice, Curbed, 23 July 2026
  • On the same street in 2015, a White police officer shot and killed an unarmed, biracial 19-year-old, Tony Robinson, leading to major protests.
    Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
Verb
  • Their blooms add a sense of romance to gardens, while their nostalgic fragrance summons the fondest of memories.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 July 2026
  • In an attempt to regain her powers, Lucia accidentally summons a cosmic entity known as Altair.
    Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026

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“Rallies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rallies. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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