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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
Raven Smith, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2025
There were some clashes on the margins of protest rallies in the western city of Nantes, with police firing tear gas, and in Lyon, where French media said three people were injured.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2025
Timberview was in a position to rally with an incredible sequence of plays in the fourth quarter, from its defense, special teams, and the play of a backup quarterback who entered in the final period.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Sep. 2025
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Noun
For a week now, late-night television has been riding the ripples of the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old conservative political activist killed in broad daylight at a rally in Utah.
—Raven Smith, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2025
There were some clashes on the margins of protest rallies in the western city of Nantes, with police firing tear gas, and in Lyon, where French media said three people were injured.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
Commodities rallied more than 15% nine months after the Fed cut rates in 1995 and 2024, periods with macroeconomic environments like the present, according to JP Morgan.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2025
Timberview was in a position to rally with an incredible sequence of plays in the fourth quarter, from its defense, special teams, and the play of a backup quarterback who entered in the final period.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rally
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His influence within the MAGA movement and close ties to Trump-era leadership have made his death a flashpoint for both mourning and mobilization.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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While the midterms are just more than a year out, Republicans say the mobilization of young conservatives builds upon a trend of young voters increasingly voting Republican.—
Julia Manchester,
The Hill,
17 Sep. 2025
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See things in a new way Zuckerberg's on-stage Ray-Ban Display demo was missing the optical hand-tracking seen in last year's Orion demonstrations.—
Kyle Orland,
ArsTechnica,
18 Sep. 2025
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Hamas’ statement comes as public anger against Netanyahu and his government continues to mount inside Israel, with the weekly demonstrations in Tel Aviv demanding an end to the war and a ceasefire reaching a fever pitch – with some hostage families leading the fury.—
Abeer Salman,
CNN Money,
18 Sep. 2025
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Aliyah Boston previously defended her teammate's decision to end her season and continue her recovery amid the team's playoff run.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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On recovery, the fan collapses just as quickly, reducing drag.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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In his second term, states’ rights, once a rallying cry for conservatives, are under pressure.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Everyone's rallying around her.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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Since Wednesday, protests in support of Kimmel have emerged from New York City to California, including Hollywood and Burbank, where Walt Disney Studios is located.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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Eisner is one of many industry members who have spoken out in protest over the decision.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Sep. 2025
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Steven Sharp, 55 and paralyzed from the waist down, checked in at Diablo Valley Post Acute in April 2024 for six weeks of post-surgery rehabilitation, the lawsuit in Contra Costa County Superior Court said.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
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The campus includes assisted living, skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities and caregiver services are also available.—
Liz Ohanesian,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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What To Know The protest centres on a march through New York City at 12pm but will also take place in other cities.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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That march was capped by a 2-yard Josh Jacobs touchdown run.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Rally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rally. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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