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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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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
Over the past year, a wave of imitators loaded public-company balance sheets with cryptocurrencies in hopes of sparking stock rallies, but that trade has since soured. Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026 After more recent stops at the local fairgrounds, Saturday’s gathering moved to Taylor Estate, a lakeside venue more accustomed to weddings than political rallies. Adam Beam, AJC.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Her position has generated rallies at Fever games, subsequent counter-protests and open disagreement from others inside the WNBA, including the players' association. Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026 Their stocks had incredible rallies beginning in the spring into July as the market came around to this view, before cooling off in July. Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026 This same space has been used for rallies in the past, most recently including a protest of striking concessions workers in 2023. Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026 That article sparked a firestorm around Cunningham and a series of rallies outside of Fever games since its July 21 release. Doha Madani, NBC news, 6 Aug. 2026 That evening, top players trade baseline rallies for beats during an exhibition with a live on-court DJ. Hanlon Walsh, Midwest Living, 6 Aug. 2026 By Monday night, there will be no more churches to visit, union halls to address or rallies to hold. Joey Cappelletti, Twin Cities, 3 Aug. 2026
Verb
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 In regards to overseas, Star Wars typically rallies in the UK, Australia, Germany and Japan. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 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
  • That move prompted months of mass demonstrations, and Schleien’s videos added to their impact.
    Bernard Avishai, New Yorker, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The demonstrations were seen as a reflection of their anger over corruption in education, a lack of opportunities and unemployment.
    Reuters, NBC news, 11 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • The lunar eclipse in Pisces on August 28 mobilizes your 11th house of groups and allies one last time.
    Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026
Verb
  • Is Cristhian Mosquera ready to deputise until William Saliba recovers from his back injury?
    Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • But the team decided to use caution as Sabally recovers from a second head injury within the last year.
    Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Rachel Banham contributed 11 points and four rebounds off the bench.
    CBS News, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • If the Dallas Cowboys defense truly rebounds in 2026 after a disastrous campaign last year, don’t be surprised if the root of the success starts with this duo.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • The revisions have led to protests from Japanese who see the government efforts as an attempt to eliminate Princess Aiko from ruling and justify discrimination against women and a patriarchal system.
    ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Six of the seven individual plaintiffs were ultimately found responsible for violating FIU Regulation 110, which bans protests and other expressive activities inside university buildings.
    Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 12 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 15 Aug. 2026.

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