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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
Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
The Dragons refused to quit, and staged a late rally.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
Jim Edwards, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
The announcement was included in January’s Academy Bulletin that was emailed to members, but only began to gain wider notice in recent days after some members attempted to rally others to join them in issuing a protest.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The supply squeeze typically precedes rallies to fresh record highs for bitcoin.
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
The Dragons refused to quit, and staged a late rally.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
And every time stocks have rallied, an equally relentless wave of skeptics has pared those gains.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
The announcement was included in January’s Academy Bulletin that was emailed to members, but only began to gain wider notice in recent days after some members attempted to rally others to join them in issuing a protest.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rally
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The state can build a blueprint that other states can replicate—one that includes policy, legal protections, funding, and public mobilization.—
Matthew Blinstrubas,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2026
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Celebrating box-office performance as proof of cultural value mistakes mobilization for meaning.—
Debbie Millman,
Time,
4 Feb. 2026
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One of the most striking demonstrations involved encoding an image of the Mona Lisa into the smart skin.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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On Tuesday, these demonstrations escalated as participants blocked harbor pilot operations at the port, forcing a suspension of ship movements between the jetties and the port’s outer anchorage.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Feb. 2026
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The bureau previously announced a $50,000 reward for information leading to the recovery of Nancy Guthrie or the arrest of those involved in her abduction.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Feb. 2026
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The Altadena Sheriff's Station remains committed to supporting our residents throughout the recovery process while also ensuring public safety, accessibility, and quality of life for the entire community.—
Zach Boetto,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Leaders in Illinois, Massachusetts and Vermont don’t trust their residents to act responsibly enough to fulfill Adams’ rallying cry.—
Brad Weisenstein,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Djokovic has made an artform of rallying from precarious positions.—
John Pye,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Feb. 2026
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The shooting, which was condemned by leaders worldwide, came amid polarization, including student protests, in the United States over the war in Gaza.—
Jasper Ward,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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Throughout the protest, students played Spanish music, climbed mounds of iced snow to wave the flags of Latin American countries and cheered as cars honked in support.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
5 Feb. 2026
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Because of his young age, he was tried as a juvenile, where prison sentences are much shorter than adult court and the justice system emphasizes rehabilitation over punishment.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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The verdict Rock Villa is for holidaymakers who value space, calm, and rehabilitation.—
Rebekah Evans,
TheWeek,
5 Feb. 2026
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With that rousing call to action, more than two thousand people followed Rustin, Coretta, and the other speakers out of the Garden for a midnight march to United Nations Plaza.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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For some attendees, the march marked their first protest.—
Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Rally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rally. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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