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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
Susan Page, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
In North Texas, there were more than a dozen rallies, each drawing a sizable crowd.
—Briseida Holguin, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
For those planning to participate in the rallies, here's what to know about which rights are protected and which actions to avoid.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Mar. 2026
Michigan activists said rallies in the state would echo prior mass actions days, but may also touch on newer concerns, like the war with Iran.
—Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Other No Kings rallies were scheduled throughout the late morning and early afternoon, including gatherings in Hot Springs, Harrison, Jonesboro, Fayetteville, Monticello, Russellville, Siloam Springs, Bentonville, Fort Smith, Mountain Home and Batesville.
—Nathan Ansell, Arkansas Online, 28 Mar. 2026
Locally, at least 20 rallies were scheduled from Oceanside to Otay Mesa, with events spread throughout the day.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
This week, activists in several regions filed for authorization of more rallies on March 29.
—ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026
Both women were the daughters of organizers who had marched in rallies alongside Chávez, according to the Times.
—City News Service, Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 28 Mar. 2026
More than 3,100 rallies are expected nationwide, surpassing the totals of previous No Kings rallies.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Mabel, in faux-beaver form, rallies the wildlife to fight Mayor Jerry but sows anarchy in doing so.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
Today’s newsletter highlights Pete Buttigieg rallies supporters for Shawn Harris.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Group energy builds as the intuitive Moon enters your 11th House of Community, and your spark rallies people who need direction on a group project.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2026
Rocket seems to be poised for a bounce as the real estate industry rallies.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
Martin rallies to edge Lake Highlands Arlington Martin rallied after halftime then held off Dallas Lake Highlands 62-57 in a Class 6A Division I bi-district game on Tuesday at Coppell High School.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Feb. 2026
The East rallies to beat the West 132-120.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
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With the rallies over, the differences in ideology could complicate efforts to deliver their votes.
—Susan Page, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
In North Texas, there were more than a dozen rallies, each drawing a sizable crowd.
—Briseida Holguin, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
For those planning to participate in the rallies, here's what to know about which rights are protected and which actions to avoid.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Mar. 2026
Michigan activists said rallies in the state would echo prior mass actions days, but may also touch on newer concerns, like the war with Iran.
—Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Other No Kings rallies were scheduled throughout the late morning and early afternoon, including gatherings in Hot Springs, Harrison, Jonesboro, Fayetteville, Monticello, Russellville, Siloam Springs, Bentonville, Fort Smith, Mountain Home and Batesville.
—Nathan Ansell, Arkansas Online, 28 Mar. 2026
Locally, at least 20 rallies were scheduled from Oceanside to Otay Mesa, with events spread throughout the day.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
This week, activists in several regions filed for authorization of more rallies on March 29.
—ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026
Both women were the daughters of organizers who had marched in rallies alongside Chávez, according to the Times.
—City News Service, Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
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Here's a look at photos of protesters, signs and more at the Ann Arbor rallies.
—Tanya Wildt, Freep.com, 28 Mar. 2026
More than 3,100 rallies are expected nationwide, surpassing the totals of previous No Kings rallies.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Mabel, in faux-beaver form, rallies the wildlife to fight Mayor Jerry but sows anarchy in doing so.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
Today’s newsletter highlights Pete Buttigieg rallies supporters for Shawn Harris.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Group energy builds as the intuitive Moon enters your 11th House of Community, and your spark rallies people who need direction on a group project.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2026
Rocket seems to be poised for a bounce as the real estate industry rallies.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
Martin rallies to edge Lake Highlands Arlington Martin rallied after halftime then held off Dallas Lake Highlands 62-57 in a Class 6A Division I bi-district game on Tuesday at Coppell High School.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Feb. 2026
The East rallies to beat the West 132-120.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rallies
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Organizers are calling for an immediate end to military operations and urging people to support anti-war mobilizations.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Nighttime mobilizations also continued for a second time, with large-scale protests reported across several campuses.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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The demonstrations are expected to go on all day Saturday, March 28, including in several towns in the Kansas City area.—
Chandler Boese,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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Over the last several years, protesters have walked onto the 101 Freeway during demonstrations, including the George Floyd marches in 2020, pro-Palestinian rallies in 2024 and most recently, anti-ICE protests throughout 2025.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Massive crowds — estimated to be in the thousands, according to organizers — gathered in Mill Creek Park and marched through the Country Club Plaza on Saturday afternoon in the third installment of the No Kings protests.—
Emily Curiel,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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Anne Marie DeRosier, 63, of Lexington, had been bringing family members from the Detroit and Grosse Pointe area to protests in Port Huron.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Rallies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rallies. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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