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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
Humanoid robots from China have completed more than 100 consecutive rallies in what the company described as the world’s first live autonomous humanoid robot tennis match. Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2026 Two rallies were held outside Barclays Center before the game, one in support of the inclusion of transgender women in sports and the other in opposition. Annie Costabile, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026 With Indiana visiting, there were rallies outside the arena before the game both for and against transgender women in sports. Chantz Martin Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026 Pro- and anti-trans activists held dueling rallies outside Fever games. The Week Us, TheWeek, 22 Aug. 2026 There are rallies planned before the Liberty face the Fever on Saturday night in Brooklyn. Doug Feinberg, Hartford Courant, 22 Aug. 2026 Tanger centers are places where family and friends can gather, our green spaces play host to everything from yoga classes to food truck rallies to high school battles of the bands. Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026 Shortly thereafter, multiple rallies sprang up in support of Cunningham; Celeste Keaton, a co-owner of the Seattle Storm, was suspended after verbally confronting a pair of teenage fans during a game who were holding signs supporting Cunningham. Jemele Hill, The Atlantic, 21 Aug. 2026 Goodwin has appeared at rallies in Fort Worth and across the state opposing data centers. Jack Fink, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Verb
That’s a point well taken and something everybody in life should strive for, and as such, the film rallies to inject a bit of emotion into the narrative as Jane, Coco and Sophie’s friendship with Mel reaches a breaking point. Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 McIlroy rallies from a three-shot deficit at the turn, to shoot a 3-under 68 to beat Phil Mickelson by one stroke. Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026 Industry rallies together Huang briefly explained Nvidia’s position in his debut X post. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rallies
Noun
  • Hundreds of thousands have joined daily protests against the plans, in one of the country’s largest social mobilizations since the end of Communist rule 35 years ago.
    Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic, 23 July 2026
  • Nationwide mobilizations with an anchor event in Washington, DC, co-led by Get Free, Next250, and 50501.
    Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 18 June 2026
Noun
  • The real test for humanoid robots’ capabilities will necessarily take place in the real world beyond the demonstrations at the World Humanoid Robot Games.
    Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Rising opposition to the Vietnam War during LBJ's tenure would spark huge demonstrations on college campuses and elsewhere and contribute to Nixon's election to the White House in 1968.
    Susan Page, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • South Florida mobilizes aid As families await news, local organizations and governments are coordinating relief efforts.
    Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Scratching the bite also mobilizes saliva and encourages more histamine release, which causes the itching in the first place.
    Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 29 July 2026
Verb
  • The virus also causes a rare but fatal neurological condition called subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE), which typically strikes years after a child seemingly recovers from the infection.
    Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Anudike-Uzomah has been getting plenty of looks with the starters in the preseason as Ashton Gillotte recovers from an injury, and the sack helps his cause.
    Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 23 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Rachel Banham contributed 11 points and four rebounds off the bench.
    CBS News, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Short sellers betting against SpaceX are rapidly retreating from the trade, just as the newly public stock rebounds from its post-IPO slump.
    Yun Li, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • What everyday skills should kids practice before the first week of school?
    Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Running under the surface of the film is the anxiety that kids his age are lucky to secure any job, even one as low-paying and exploitative as Erika’s studio assistant.
    Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
Noun
  • Gates said community protests centered on data centers were missing a bigger picture.
    Reuters, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026
  • This led to protests at home games, including banners, removing flags from The Kop and a ‘not a pound in the ground’ initiative, where supporters were encouraged not to purchase anything inside the ground.
    Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • When the lawman asks for compensation for the fallen man’s widow, Cypher’s Frank Tanner summons a force to battle him.
    Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Gloria is a user, a poseur extraordinaire; her fluttery flamboyance, rooted in insecurity, summons another Gloria, the one from Sunset Blvd.
    Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 7 Aug. 2026

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“Rallies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rallies. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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