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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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as in kids
to make fun of in a good-natured way
his friends rallied him for missing an easy putt
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Recent Examples of rallies
Sarah Min, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
There are almost two dozen No Kings rallies planned in the greater Phoenix area.
—Michelle Cruz, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Also, activity in the consumer discretionary sector revolved largely around megacap stocks—both those that pulled back in September, and those that posted strong rallies.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Moroccan protesters are using social media platforms like TikTok and Discord—a messaging app popular among gamers and also used during the Nepal uprising—to organize, with the group 'Gen Z 212' and other groups coordinating rallies.
—Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
Workers United members have staged rallies over the last week calling for improved staffing in stores and higher take-home pay as negotiations for a new contract with Starbucks have stalled.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025
Italy’s largest trade union announced a one-day general strike for Friday in protest, while more rallies were expected across the globe on Thursday, the outlet added.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
The exodus began in 2021, when anti-government rallies filled the streets, protesting oppressive policies and the lack of medicine and food.
—Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
This weekend’s nationwide rallies coalesced around popular anger seen earlier this year in isolated incidents throughout Morocco, including in areas still reeling from the deadly 2023 earthquake.
—CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2025
As the entertainment community rallies behind Jimmy Kimmel in the wake of ABC’s sudden yanking of his late-night show at the behest of Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr, pressing questions remain about his immediate future on the network.
—Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2025
That keeps dilution low at the start, but if the stock rallies, the share count expands on conversion—once again, diluting investors.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Determined to prove themselves, Torrance rallies her team to create an original routine and face the Clovers in the national championships.
—Diane J. Cho, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Successful startups build a narrative that captures attention, creates urgency, and rallies people to their side.
—Abdo Riani, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Noun
Gold and bitcoin are enjoying huge rallies, the latest trade favored by retail traders .
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
There are almost two dozen No Kings rallies planned in the greater Phoenix area.
—Michelle Cruz, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Also, activity in the consumer discretionary sector revolved largely around megacap stocks—both those that pulled back in September, and those that posted strong rallies.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Moroccan protesters are using social media platforms like TikTok and Discord—a messaging app popular among gamers and also used during the Nepal uprising—to organize, with the group 'Gen Z 212' and other groups coordinating rallies.
—Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
Workers United members have staged rallies over the last week calling for improved staffing in stores and higher take-home pay as negotiations for a new contract with Starbucks have stalled.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025
Italy’s largest trade union announced a one-day general strike for Friday in protest, while more rallies were expected across the globe on Thursday, the outlet added.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
The exodus began in 2021, when anti-government rallies filled the streets, protesting oppressive policies and the lack of medicine and food.
—Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
This weekend’s nationwide rallies coalesced around popular anger seen earlier this year in isolated incidents throughout Morocco, including in areas still reeling from the deadly 2023 earthquake.
—CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
Yet, the community rallies and moves heaven and earth to find a missing white woman.
—Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2025
As the entertainment community rallies behind Jimmy Kimmel in the wake of ABC’s sudden yanking of his late-night show at the behest of Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr, pressing questions remain about his immediate future on the network.
—Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2025
That keeps dilution low at the start, but if the stock rallies, the share count expands on conversion—once again, diluting investors.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Determined to prove themselves, Torrance rallies her team to create an original routine and face the Clovers in the national championships.
—Diane J. Cho, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Successful startups build a narrative that captures attention, creates urgency, and rallies people to their side.
—Abdo Riani, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rallies
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The mass mobilizations for Palestine have been among the largest in history.—
Jack Sheehan
September 4,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Others state the demonstrations are supporting a ceasefire to end to the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza and release the hostages on both sides.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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The event was among 2,000 such anti-Trump demonstrations in communities around the country.—
Michelle Cruz,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Regarding protests at the federal building, Day said his officers are making arrests and pursuing prosecutions.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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After further protests, in 1950, he was jailed again.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Rallies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rallies. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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