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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
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
Each of the four prior tests of that line produced immediate upside follow-through, with some rallies lasting for months before the next consolidation phase began.
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Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
Why spectators experience awe Mass rallies, military parades, religious pilgrimages, revolutionary festivals and combat spectacles can all produce moments in which individuals feel absorbed into something larger than themselves.
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Scott Atran,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
Voicer Kirk Kelly wants to see our American flag at progressive rallies.
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Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2026
In the hours after the shootings, law enforcement officials and event organizers urged people not to attend planned rallies out of an abundance of caution, after No Kings flyers were found in Vance Boelter's vehicle.
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Jason Rantala,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
However, an Iranian government employee who has attended pro-regime rallies expressed more impatience with the country’s leadership.
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Jason Ma,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
She has been arrested during protests multiple times, including most recently in 2019 during one of her climate change rallies, called Fire-Drill Fridays.
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Kenneal Patterson,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
On Saturday, anti-LGBTQ+ rallies were held in both capitals.
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ABC News,
13 June 2026
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.
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Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
Put your name on a group idea and offer a simple prototype, because your generous style rallies allies without heavy talk.
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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.
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Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
It’s always paired with creativity, kindness, and a determination that rallies everyone around her.
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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).
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Paige Darrah,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
In regards to overseas, Star Wars typically rallies in the UK, Australia, Germany and Japan.
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Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
19 May 2026
National protest groups, including those organizing the No Kings rallies, are participating.
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Sarah Clifton,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
Noun
The hardliners have emerged with their hands on the levers of power and battlefield command, and their supporters now flood Iran’s streets with daily rallies celebrating a newfound legitimacy forged through surviving the US-Israeli assault.
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Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
Each of the four prior tests of that line produced immediate upside follow-through, with some rallies lasting for months before the next consolidation phase began.
—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
17 June 2026
Why spectators experience awe Mass rallies, military parades, religious pilgrimages, revolutionary festivals and combat spectacles can all produce moments in which individuals feel absorbed into something larger than themselves.
—
Scott Atran,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
Voicer Kirk Kelly wants to see our American flag at progressive rallies.
—
Voice Of The People,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2026
In the hours after the shootings, law enforcement officials and event organizers urged people not to attend planned rallies out of an abundance of caution, after No Kings flyers were found in Vance Boelter's vehicle.
—
Jason Rantala,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
However, an Iranian government employee who has attended pro-regime rallies expressed more impatience with the country’s leadership.
—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
She has been arrested during protests multiple times, including most recently in 2019 during one of her climate change rallies, called Fire-Drill Fridays.
—
Kenneal Patterson,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
On Saturday, anti-LGBTQ+ rallies were held in both capitals.
—
ABC News,
13 June 2026
Verb
In the closing days, Springsteen delivered speeches and performed songs at several Obama rallies.
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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
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
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.
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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.
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Why missile route planning matters According to demonstrations reported by European Defense Review (EDR), planning a modern cruise missile mission involves far more than simply entering target coordinates.
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Chaan Baan is the hub for cultural immersion programs that support village artisans, who lead saa paper-making workshops, indigo tie-dyeing classes, and pottery demonstrations.
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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.
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Yet vision alone rarely mobilizes sustained effort in conditions of uncertainty or disruption.
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It’s measured by the second call, the escalation, the customer who quietly disappears or the relationship that never recovers.
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Florida may have to potentially pay Grady $50,000 more than David if the state recovers $1 million from Roku.
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According to him, this structural shift could imply that future demand rebounds will encounter significantly tighter constraints than in previous decades.
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Lionel Messi rebounds his own miss and dodges three Austrian defenders with a sliding second goal in stoppage time to put the exclamation mark on an historic performance for him and Argentina today in Arlington.
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Idaho law mandates that kids age 14 or younger wear a life jacket on the water, according to the city.
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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.
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Bolivia’s President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency Saturday, after weeks of anti-government protests over rising living costs and economic pressure that have since grown into an escalating political crisis.
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The show’s removal also sparked viewer outrage over free speech and expression, as well as protests outside Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California, and ABC headquarters in New York.
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In an attempt to regain her powers, Lucia accidentally summons a cosmic entity known as Altair.
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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.
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“Rallies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rallies. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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