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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
Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2025
After a stunning three-run, two-out ninth-inning rally to walk off Arkansas, LSU is advancing to the College World Series final.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 19 June 2025
Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 June 2025
Stocks resumed their march higher one hour before the closing bell and rallied to finish the week.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 27 June 2025
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Noun
California female student-athletes and activists hold rally at sports league meeting amid transgender athlete battle
California girls high school athlete Taylor Starling gave a speech at a news conference in support of protecting girls sports at a CIF protest in Costa Mesa.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 20 June 2025
After a stunning three-run, two-out ninth-inning rally to walk off Arkansas, LSU is advancing to the College World Series final.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 19 June 2025
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Saturday's protest is a rallying cry against Orbán's policies and will likely deal a political blow to the leader of the Fidesz party who faces re-election next year.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 June 2025
Stocks resumed their march higher one hour before the closing bell and rallied to finish the week.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rally
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Israel has indicated further operations inside Iranian territory are imminent, and Western officials are closely monitoring for signs of Iranian escalation or proxy mobilization.—
Amir Daftari
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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Trump’s June 7 order authorizing the mobilization of Marines and Guard members to quell protests in Los Angeles allows the Pentagon to do so in any state.—
Molly Gibbs,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2025
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These hiking physical human augmentation wearables are exiting the Trough of Disillusionment, led by three factors that work in their favor: low price, influencer content, and public demonstrations.—
Borislav "Bobby" Marinov,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The crowded panorama of ticktocking boxes is ridiculous and charming and absolutely unforgettable in its slightly manic demonstration of Japanese hobbyism.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
29 June 2025
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My 80-minute recovery massage worked out the kinks and left me feeling blissful.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
22 June 2025
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The final moments of the episode show the family gathered in the hospital caring for Bree, who seems to be making good progress in her recovery.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
21 June 2025
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After hours of noisy rallying, the hotel staff asked the feds to pack up their things and go, according to Gordo.—
Connor Sheets,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2025
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Yet the former Chelsea and Leicester boss galvanised his hometown club, the side rallying into form and losing just once in the second half of the campaign.—
Adam Digby,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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The ensuing Stonewall protests are considered the birth of the modern gay rights movement.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
29 June 2025
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Bezos' multimillion-dollar affair has drawn ire online and in person, as protests erupt in the region calling for the Blue Origin owner to pay more in taxes amid global frustrations about class and wealth divides.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
29 June 2025
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The Jewel Award for rehabilitation recognizes owners who repair, alter and make additions to a property, adapting it to contemporary use while preserving its historic, cultural or architectural character.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2025
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In addition to schooling, job training, and addiction rehabilitation, Double R Ranch provides the unique opportunity for its residents to take care of goats, sheep, chickens and horses living on its 35 acres.—
Lillian Ashworth,
Oc Register,
19 June 2025
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An ‘Anti-Trump Birthday Party Rally’ was organized after the march to Mar-a-Lago, WPTV reported.—
Kate Linderman,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2025
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And South Florida can’t get enough of it: As the Fightin’ Maurices continue their march toward a second consecutive NHL Stanley Cup championship, fans will gather in Fort Lauderdale on Thursday for one of the largest official watch parties in Panthers’ history — at the War Memorial Auditorium.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
22 May 2025
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“Rally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rally. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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