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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 mobilize
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
Jane Onyanga-Omara, USA Today, 1 May 2025
Ryne Stanek blew his third consecutive save opportunity and multiple Mets rallies came up short in a 4-3 loss on Wednesday night at Citi Field.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 1 May 2025
Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 30 Apr. 2025
Avalanche needs more from star defenseman to beat Dallas Divers
This core has rallied from a 1-0 deficit twice — in 2019 against Calgary and last season against Winnipeg.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Trump claims success at Michigan rally President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office have turned the federal government upside-down, denting his poll numbers.
—Jane Onyanga-Omara, USA Today, 1 May 2025
Ryne Stanek blew his third consecutive save opportunity and multiple Mets rallies came up short in a 4-3 loss on Wednesday night at Citi Field.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 1 May 2025
Verb
The question, of course, is whether XEL has any more gas in the tank after rallying from the mid-$40s to the low $70s over the past year.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 30 Apr. 2025
Avalanche needs more from star defenseman to beat Dallas Divers
This core has rallied from a 1-0 deficit twice — in 2019 against Calgary and last season against Winnipeg.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rally
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At a minimum, the United States and its partners would need to procure sufficient stocks in advance to stay in the fight long enough for a much more drastic, full-scale mobilization to be set in motion.—
Lawrence D. Freedman,
Foreign Affairs,
14 Apr. 2025
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Statistics like that—and Target’s retreat from DEI—have spurred leaders like Dr. Wes Bellamy, former vice mayor of Charlottesville, to renew efforts around voter mobilization and Black entrepreneurship.—
Richard Fowler,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The festival’s Folklife Area features demonstrations that celebrate the diverse and historical living traditions of Florida.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2025
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Many early demonstrations of machine learning involved teaching computers to play games.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Net charge-offs refer to the amount of debt a bank has written off as uncollectible, minus any recoveries.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2025
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Initial evidence suggests the practice may support the immune system, boost mood, improve circulation, decrease inflammation, relieve pain, and increase muscle recovery, though much more research is necessary to support these findings.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
23 Apr. 2025
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Many of us, from C-suite leaders to consumers, have heard the rallying call for resiliency in supply chain.—
Guy Courtin,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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The special election in congressional District 6 drew national attention after polls showed Weil within a few points of Fine, with the national Democratic chair flying in for rallies and the Trump White House rallying support for Fine — whom the president had endorsed — online.—
Steven Lemongello,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2025
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Following the contested vote, mass protests erupted across the country.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, Democratic members of Congress and party officials have been marking the run-up to the 100-day mark with town halls and protests.—
Oren Oppenheim,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2025
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Hemphill's lawyer, a public defender assigned to represent him at least through his arraignment, had urged Scherzer to move him to a rehabilitation facility to deal with substance abuse issues.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2025
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There also will be clinical services, including physical and occupational therapies, speech pathology services, and specialized programs dedicated to neurological, stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury and amputation rehabilitation.—
Stephanie Lam,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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Designing Technologies That Empower And Unite Necessity is the mother of invention, and invention fuels the march of progress, so its potential to address inequalities is immense.—
Haroldo Jacobovicz,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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As the march to WrestleMania continues, other stories break through regarding beloved wrestlers from the past.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Rally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rally. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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