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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
Kayti Burt, Time, 25 July 2025
Stronger-than-expected US jobs data on Thursday dimmed Fed cut hopes, ending a seven-day Asian stock rally and pressuring crypto.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 25 July 2025
Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 24 July 2025
When that first café opened here, the town rallied.
—Zoë Sessums, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2025
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Noun
Baek has a truck filled with boxes of weapons driven into the middle of the rally.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 25 July 2025
Stronger-than-expected US jobs data on Thursday dimmed Fed cut hopes, ending a seven-day Asian stock rally and pressuring crypto.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 25 July 2025
Verb
The community is rallying support for a Middletown wife and her two children after her husband was killed in a tragic accident at the age of 29.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 24 July 2025
When that first café opened here, the town rallied.
—Zoë Sessums, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rally
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Judge Charles Breyer of the U.S. District Court ruled last month that the federal mobilization exceeded presidential authority and violated the 10th Amendment.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 July 2025
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Both groups posted real-time tactical updates amid the mass mobilization.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
11 July 2025
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However, the two journalists continue to face multiple misdemeanor charges in connection with the demonstration on the John A. Roebling Bridge.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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Live art demonstrations, children’s art activities, free entertainment and an outdoor food court will be on hand, and a July Easter egg hunt will be held.—
Duante Beddingfield,
Freep.com,
25 July 2025
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Samsung expects operating loss in its contract chip manufacturing business to narrow in the second half of the year on a gradual recovery in demand.—
Zinnia Lee,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Don't expect this to happen too quickly, though—a full recovery from pneumonia can take weeks.—
Rachael Zimlich,
Verywell Health,
28 July 2025
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The incident sparked intense debate across social platforms, some rallying behind Lowry's integrity, others defending the rules committee's precision.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025
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Van Zandt and other environmental experts said the tragedy that struck the state last week should serve as a rallying call not just for Texas, but for places around the country to reassess their building and safety rules, as the risk of more hazardous storms continues to rise.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
11 July 2025
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Its acceptance of vinyl chloride waste from the 2023 East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment led to protests from local, state and federal officials.—
Sophia Valchine,
Freep.com,
24 July 2025
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Congress also approves his signature policy legislation that would enact some of his most significant campaign promises, including an extension of his 2017 tax cuts and tighter border controls, while his mass deportation push has prompted protests and numerous lawsuits.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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That toughness eventually degraded into surgery, rehabilitation and forced patience.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
31 July 2025
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Timber has been continuing his rehabilitation after undergoing surgery in May, but did take part in a training session with the team on Tuesday evening.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
31 July 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 7 Aug. 2025.
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