as in mobilization
an act of gathering forces together to renew or attempt an effort
the rallying of students to support our petition for better bus service was made a lot easier by this morning's subzero temperatures
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as in joking
marked by or expressive of mild or good-natured teasing
he took his friends' rallying remarks about his girlfriend good-naturedly
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as in mobilizing
to assemble and make ready for action
rallied the Red Cross workers to deal with the devastating earthquake
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as in recovering
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 rebounding
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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as in teasing
to make fun of in a good-natured way
his friends rallied him for missing an easy putt
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Recent Examples of rallying
Leila Gharagozlou, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026
Energy market impact Oil prices have been extremely volatile since the outbreak of the Iran war last month, with global benchmark Brent crude rallying to nearly $120 a barrel at the start of the week, before falling back to around $90.
—Sam Meredith,emma Graham, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
Michelle Fox, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
Global Citizen is rallying a roster of boldfaced names to participate in a milestone summit.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The pledge has become a rallying cry as the regime seeks to consolidate support through mass demonstrations, particularly in the final days of the holy month of Ramadan.
—Leila Gharagozlou, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026
Energy market impact Oil prices have been extremely volatile since the outbreak of the Iran war last month, with global benchmark Brent crude rallying to nearly $120 a barrel at the start of the week, before falling back to around $90.
—Sam Meredith,emma Graham, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
Verb
The stock had run up heading into the report, rallying 17% just this month and higher by more than 13% this year.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
Global Citizen is rallying a roster of boldfaced names to participate in a milestone summit.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rallying
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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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However, a misplayed pop-up started the rally.—
James O'Connell,
New York Daily News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The move marks a stark reversal from last year's rally, when central bank buying helped underpin prices despite rising interest rates.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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To get a sense of his whole deal, look no further than the half-mocking, half-earnest title of his latest album, Country!—
Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
23 Sep. 2025
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The fans gave him a sarcastic slow-clap, prompting him to wave his arms in encouragement.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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So sarcastic remarks can be ironic, but ironic remarks are not necessarily sarcastic.—
Ayana Archie,
NPR,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Carpenter responded with a quizzical frown.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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Lane was gifted with that kind of face and personality, too, replete with diagonal eyebrows that join his cheekbones in a quizzical demeanor that, throughout his career, has signaled the joys of life.—
Chris Jones,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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