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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
John Towfighi, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
Wednesday's rally was partly a reaction to comments Trump made Tuesday night about the war.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 15 Apr. 2026
Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
Mahan’s team isn’t bragging that voters have already rallied to him.
—Matt Klink, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
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Noun
New York — A rally in stocks lifted the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite to fresh record highs on Wednesday, capping off a strong two-week recovery that has seen the indexes erase all losses tied to the US-Israeli war with Iran.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
Wednesday's rally was partly a reaction to comments Trump made Tuesday night about the war.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
And to rally up the excitement, soccer megastars Norway’s Erling Haaland and Brazil’s Vinicius Júnior are partnering with the program to reveal exclusive ticket access, as well as the chance to spend the night inside one of the stadiums before the big game.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
Mahan’s team isn’t bragging that voters have already rallied to him.
—Matt Klink, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rally
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The first offset was the development of nuclear weapons, which secured American dominance over a Soviet Union that could rely on mass mobilization.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
15 Apr. 2026
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Conservative leaders characterize their political mobilization as a necessary response to progressive overreach at the state level, framing their work as defending community values and individual liberties against government expansion.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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In 2003, as Iran’s national police chief, Ghalibaf played a central role in the violent clampdown on student demonstrations.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
16 Apr. 2026
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Join experienced plant propagators for a live demonstration in starting plants from seeds, cuttings and kitchen scraps.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Mireles warned Grays Ferry residents near the collapse site would hear loud noises Sunday into Monday as the recovery mission continued.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Offset is on the road to recovery — and back on the road.—
Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Apr. 2026
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The declaration functioned as a public rallying flag that allowed Americans to identify themselves as a legitimate, unified group.—
Christopher Magra,
The Conversation,
7 Apr. 2026
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My hope is that our campaign resonates with people from all walks of life and serves as a rallying cry for all of us to protect birthright citizenship.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
23 Mar. 2026
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Zolghadr played a central role in the regime’s strategies for cracking down on anti-government demonstrations, including in the 2009 Green Movement protests.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
16 Apr. 2026
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Criticism of Israel in particular has prompted accusations of censorship, with some calling for boycotts of major awards and institutions in protest.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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Alden operates more than 40 sites in the Chicago area, Rockford and Wisconsin, providing short-term rehabilitation and long-term nursing and memory care.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Snell will likely face hitters in the live BP situation a couple more times, eventually adding a third inning before going on a minor-league rehabilitation assignment.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, the North Carolina Association of Educators is encouraging teachers to call out of work on May 1 for a march in Raleigh to call attention to the cause.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 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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“Rally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rally. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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