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as in mobilizations
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 demonstrations
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 organizes
to assemble and make ready for action
rallied the Red Cross workers to deal with the devastating earthquake
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as in recovers
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 rebounds
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 rallies
ABC News,
6 July 2026
The rallies are hardly unique among memory and storage companies.
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Bailey Lipschultz,
Fortune,
5 July 2026
America’s 250th anniversary is giving President Donald Trump a reason to get back in front of voters for campaign-style rallies focused on love of country and patriotism.
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David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
4 July 2026
Police said some 31,000 people attended Saturday's protest rallies, German news agency dpa reported.
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David Keyton,
Christian Science Monitor,
4 July 2026
The Ecuador and Argentina fans had smaller, but seemingly more passionate, rallies.
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Dominick Williams,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
The large-scale construction of data centers worldwide is fueling a surge in profits and share prices of chipmakers and computing provider — even as more traditional industries lag stock market rallies.
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Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
Trump has frequently played and danced to the song at his campaign rallies and at parties at his Mar-A-Lago estate in Florida.
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George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 July 2026
Some catalysts spark sharp one-day rallies, while others unfold over weeks or even months as investors reassess a company's long-term prospects.
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Sasirekha Subramanian,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
28 June 2026
In the closing days, Springsteen delivered speeches and performed songs at several Obama rallies.
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Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2026
Therefore, experts urge investors not to rush to buy gold when its price rallies, but instead view it as part of a diverse portfolio.
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Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
In the first all-American men’s final at the French Open since 1954, Jim Courier rallies to beat Andre Agassi 3-6, 6-4, 2-6, 6-1, 6-4 for his first Grand Slam title.
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Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
It’s always paired with creativity, kindness, and a determination that rallies everyone around her.
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Garrett Kennell,
IndieWire,
1 June 2026
The recurring event rallies many of the world’s remaining tall ships across uncertain seas—from Peru, the Netherlands, and even India (the latter's vessel is already en route).
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Paige Darrah,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
In regards to overseas, Star Wars typically rallies in the UK, Australia, Germany and Japan.
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Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
19 May 2026
National protest groups, including those organizing the No Kings rallies, are participating.
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Sarah Clifton,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
Noun
Sylvester Mangure, the army spokesperson, warned Sunday against any demonstrations, following last week's government ban on political rallies.
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ABC News,
6 July 2026
The rallies are hardly unique among memory and storage companies.
—
Bailey Lipschultz,
Fortune,
5 July 2026
America’s 250th anniversary is giving President Donald Trump a reason to get back in front of voters for campaign-style rallies focused on love of country and patriotism.
—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
4 July 2026
Police said some 31,000 people attended Saturday's protest rallies, German news agency dpa reported.
—
David Keyton,
Christian Science Monitor,
4 July 2026
The Ecuador and Argentina fans had smaller, but seemingly more passionate, rallies.
—
Dominick Williams,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
The large-scale construction of data centers worldwide is fueling a surge in profits and share prices of chipmakers and computing provider — even as more traditional industries lag stock market rallies.
—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
Trump has frequently played and danced to the song at his campaign rallies and at parties at his Mar-A-Lago estate in Florida.
—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 July 2026
Some catalysts spark sharp one-day rallies, while others unfold over weeks or even months as investors reassess a company's long-term prospects.
—
Sasirekha Subramanian,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Verb
Fiery Mars shifts into your 11th House of Friends, quickening chats and group planning while your expressive nature rallies people around playful, creative goals.
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Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
28 June 2026
In the closing days, Springsteen delivered speeches and performed songs at several Obama rallies.
—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2026
Therefore, experts urge investors not to rush to buy gold when its price rallies, but instead view it as part of a diverse portfolio.
—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
In the first all-American men’s final at the French Open since 1954, Jim Courier rallies to beat Andre Agassi 3-6, 6-4, 2-6, 6-1, 6-4 for his first Grand Slam title.
—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
It’s always paired with creativity, kindness, and a determination that rallies everyone around her.
—
Garrett Kennell,
IndieWire,
1 June 2026
The recurring event rallies many of the world’s remaining tall ships across uncertain seas—from Peru, the Netherlands, and even India (the latter's vessel is already en route).
—
Paige Darrah,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
In regards to overseas, Star Wars typically rallies in the UK, Australia, Germany and Japan.
—
Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
19 May 2026
National protest groups, including those organizing the No Kings rallies, are participating.
—
Sarah Clifton,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rallies
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Nationwide mobilizations with an anchor event in Washington, DC, co-led by Get Free, Next250, and 50501.
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Inflationary pressures will persist for years amid a demographic downturn, military mobilizations, and the high demand for labor in the defense industry.
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The agency also plans to seek proposals for additional commercial landers, technology demonstrations, a south polar imaging mission, and a communications relay network linking lunar assets with Earth.
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President Cyril Ramaphosa met Monday night with leaders of some of the groups and asked them to conduct peaceful demonstrations.
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The 2026 midterms hinge on whether this core Democratic coalition mobilizes, rather than focusing on Carlson's uncertain future.
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Through HopeHub, individuals connect with a community advocate who mobilizes faith and community partners to address immediate needs while building long-term stability in housing, healthcare and employment, then are guided to Arkansas Launch for job opportunities, training and career support.
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Nights are supposed to be when the body recovers from heat, and that window is shrinking.
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The warm overnight temperatures are a concern, as that’s when the body typically recovers from the daytime heat.
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That came on May 7 before a staggered series of price drops tempered by price-hike rebounds over the last seven weeks amid on-again and off-again peace talks in the Middle East.
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According to him, this structural shift could imply that future demand rebounds will encounter significantly tighter constraints than in previous decades.
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Idaho law mandates that kids age 14 or younger wear a life jacket on the water, according to the city.
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For children ages four and up, there’s the Adventure Zone kids club with indoor slides and arts and crafts, while fish feeding and guided nature walks happen at the Eco Centre.
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In Portland, Oregon, a statue of Lincoln is set to be reinstalled after it was pulled off its pedestal in 2020 amid national social justice protests that followed the killing of George Floyd.
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It’s also widely seen as part of a broader vision to ensure national security under Xi, who came to power in 2012 following widespread 2008 protests in Tibet and deadly unrest in Xinjiang, home to its Uyghur minority.
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In an attempt to regain her powers, Lucia accidentally summons a cosmic entity known as Altair.
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Chief to its success is a powerhouse performance by Yana Radeva, who summons the spirit of Gena Rowlands in Gloria as a woman determined not to be defined by men.
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“Rallies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rallies. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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