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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
Ellen Knickmeyer, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
Trump survived a near-miss assassination attempt in July 2024 when a bullet struck his ear during a rally in Pennsylvania.
—Alex Nitzberg, Fox News, 5 Feb. 2025
Ellen Knickmeyer, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
On Monday, Democrats rallied outside of USAID’s office, after the agency’s staffers had been instructed to work remotely.
—Nik Popli, TIME, 4 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Half a dozen Democratic members of Congress were expected to speak Wednesday at a rally that gathered hundreds of demonstrators across the street from the U.S. Capitol.
—Ellen Knickmeyer, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
Trump survived a near-miss assassination attempt in July 2024 when a bullet struck his ear during a rally in Pennsylvania.
—Alex Nitzberg, Fox News, 5 Feb. 2025
Verb
In Washington, Democratic lawmakers and several hundred supporters of the agency rallied outside the Capitol to protest the dismantling of the independent government organization that seeks to help people affected by wars, disasters, disease and poverty.
—Ellen Knickmeyer, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
On Monday, Democrats rallied outside of USAID’s office, after the agency’s staffers had been instructed to work remotely.
—Nik Popli, TIME, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rally
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Ukraine's National Resistance Center (NRC) said on Monday that the Kremlin aims to replenish troop losses by strengthening mobilization measures.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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The first Women’s Marches helped engage many of their participants politically, and that mobilization didn’t end after the marches concluded, said David S. Meyer, professor of sociology at the University of California at Irvine.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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These days, the majority of Latinos in the U.S. are native born, but these demonstrations prove that the immigrant experience is still very much a major aspect of Latinidad.—
Fidel Martinez,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2025
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While the demonstrations have reportedly been happening in the area for several weeks, Ye’s comments appear to have added fuel to an already blazing fire.—
Aja Romano,
Vox,
7 Feb. 2025
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Rising and warming seas, the loss of coral reefs, acidic oceans, dwindling supplies of fresh water and fish, as well as disaster recovery support from more powerful cyclones are among the most pressing concerns.—
Helen Regan,
CNN,
9 Feb. 2025
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Mahomes is the career leader in playoff (11) and Super Bowl (four) fumble recoveries, all but one his own.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
8 Feb. 2025
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This initiative is a game changer, rallying donors who already have funds allocated for charitable purposes to take action.—
Karen Cochran,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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In so doing, Pratt became a rallying voice, and Montag’s songs a soundtrack for resilience, solidarity, and pop-girlie superstrength.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2025
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The singer recently dumped her Tesla in protest of the company’s owner, Elon Musk.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN,
17 Feb. 2025
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So far, seven career prosecutors, including some with significant conservative credentials, have resigned in protest.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2025
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Shelters are striving to minimize euthanasia rates by promoting adoption campaigns, spaying and neutering programs, and behavior rehabilitation.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
10 Feb. 2025
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Her treatment involved a 15-hour surgery to replace the bone and a long rehabilitation period.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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On Saline’s first drive, Carr — who nearly had his first throw get picked off — went 6-for-6 for 55 yards as the nine-play, 80-yard march was capped by a 15-yard TD run by Rush.—
Brad Emons,
Detroit Free Press,
25 Aug. 2023
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Blake’s grandfather, Jacob Blake Sr., was a prominent minister and civil rights leader in the Chicago area who helped organize a march and spoke in support of comprehensive housing law in Evanston, Ill., days after the 1968 assassination of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.—
Stephanie Pagones,
Fox News,
24 Aug. 2020
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“Rally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rally. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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