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as in mobilization
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 demonstration
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 recovery
the process or period of gradually regaining one's health and strength
the doctors were amazed at the sick child's unexpected rally, which was apparently due to the new drug
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as in to organize
to assemble and make ready for action
rallied the Red Cross workers to deal with the devastating earthquake
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as in to recover
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 to rebound
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 rally
Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026
Stock market rallies and appreciating home values tend to buoy the upper echelon, who disproportionately own such assets, and leave lower-income households behind.
—Greg Iacurci,jessica Dickler, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 23 Mar. 2026
Gold prices rallied past $5,000 per ounce in early 2026, drawing a new wave of investors into the precious metals market.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
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Noun
But that Wolfpack rally only set up Mark’s heroics.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026
Stock market rallies and appreciating home values tend to buoy the upper echelon, who disproportionately own such assets, and leave lower-income households behind.
—Greg Iacurci,jessica Dickler, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
Some Republicans say the contest has become more competitive than initially expected, particularly as Democrats rally behind Talarico following his primary victory.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 23 Mar. 2026
Gold prices rallied past $5,000 per ounce in early 2026, drawing a new wave of investors into the precious metals market.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rally
Noun
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That shifts this event from a labor action by teachers to something closer to a school-wide political mobilization.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Ahead of any mobilization to the region, there tends to be an influx of Marines from across the country, said Seymour, who grew up there.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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The demonstration of unity comes as Cuban leaders recently offered to allow exiles worldwide to invest in businesses and property on the island.—
Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The three men, including an Iranian national wrestling team member, were reportedly convicted of killing two police officers during the national demonstrations.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Mar. 2026
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People who were unexpectedly called to help with recovery operations, like McQueeney, played a key role in capturing the aftermath.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
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At the time, my focus was always on recovery and getting back to the game.—
Emily Peterson,
Denver Post,
22 Mar. 2026
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Lots of great takes on her Bluesky feed, but none may be better than this rallying cry.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
17 Mar. 2026
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Now, with its slate clean, the Trojans had a new rallying cry ahead of the tournament.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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Hadi, who is in his forties, had previously been imprisoned by the regime for his involvement in student protests.—
Cora Engelbrecht,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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There's been no sign of any organized opposition since the war began, after Iranian authorities crushed mass protests in January.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
20 Mar. 2026
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Already the conflict has seen hundreds killed, with a blast at a drug rehabilitation center in Kabul on March 16, 2026, killing more than 400 people, according to Afghanistan’s Taliban government.—
Rabia Akhtar,
The Conversation,
20 Mar. 2026
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The announcements followed a mass funeral for victims of a Pakistani strike on a drug rehabilitation center in Kabul earlier in the week.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Folks of all ages will appreciate the nightly Sirenna ritual, which involves a musical march from the lobby down to the sand, where adults are served a local favorite alcoholic chocolate drink, and kids’ eyes will pop when a mermaid appears through the plexiglass window of the infinity pool.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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He was arrested in 2021 while urging Congress to protect voting rights, and led a march for criminal justice reform that same year.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Rally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rally. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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