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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
Dan Hayes, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
An evening rally and march from Naperville Central High School to the district administration building was cut short due to thunderstorms, but teachers, parents and students spoke for more than two hours during the public comment section of the meeting asking for a fair contract.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025
Dan Albano, Oc Register, 29 Aug. 2025
Although Medvedev was able to rally after the incident, Bonzi would go onto win in five sets.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Not even a late rally sparked by Daulton Varsho’s two-out RBI double to cut into the 7-4 deficit could muster up a few more hot dog sales.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
An evening rally and march from Naperville Central High School to the district administration building was cut short due to thunderstorms, but teachers, parents and students spoke for more than two hours during the public comment section of the meeting asking for a fair contract.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025
Verb
Once again, the Mustangs rallied to maintain bragging rights.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 29 Aug. 2025
Although Medvedev was able to rally after the incident, Bonzi would go onto win in five sets.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rally
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The legal complaint does not implicate Trump’s other recent efforts to police the city, including the mobilization of 800 National Guard troops and surging federal law enforcement officers to patrol the city.—
Zach Schonfeld,
The Hill,
15 Aug. 2025
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Activation of the protein leads to rapid mobilization of immune cells, including gd T cells, monocytes and neutrophils, which induce inflammation.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
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The last event was Snack Hack: 2.0, held at the Mitchell Street Branch where the host held cooking demonstrations, taught about the cultural connection to food and nutrition.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Russia only understands strength, and demonstrations of strength are needed now.—
Robert Birsel
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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The Tosa Foundation is donating $1 million to support recovery efforts, Mayor Dennis McBride announced Aug. 21 at a news conference outside of the park's Muellner Building.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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She was then referred to Freedom House, a recovery center designed for current and expecting mothers.—
Ruby Grisin,
The Courier-Journal,
22 Aug. 2025
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Yet, despite his rallying against the establishment, the party apparatus inserted itself heavily in the race as individuals came in across the country and started instructing local leaders and volunteers on how to run things, Agyekum said.—
Alex J. Rouhandeh,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
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Ryan Regan has spent considerable time and energy rallying his neighbors to oppose the development in the hopes of convincing the Benbrook City Council to reject the planning and zoning commission’s recommendation.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Aug. 2025
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The protest had started in January and drew more than 1,000 women over the course of the year.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Bloomberg reported on Tuesday that a Microsoft director had reached out to the Federal Bureau of Investigation regarding the protests.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
28 Aug. 2025
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Even Díaz’s mysterious condition and rehabilitation suggested a change—a weird thing had happened, but the training staff had addressed it!—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
24 Aug. 2025
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But under state law, transit TIF revenues can pay only for the development, expansion or rehabilitation of new or existing transit passenger stations; transit maintenance, storage or service facilities; and rights-of-way for use in providing transit within the district.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Aug. 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 3 Sep. 2025.
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