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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
Vogue, 26 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, Sinner simply returned every ball, winning the overwhelming majority of rallies that lasted longer than nine shots.
—Issy Ronald, CNN, 26 Jan. 2025
Ryan Morik, Fox News, 24 Jan. 2025
Trump might even inadvertently save the Canadian liberals, who are on the precipice of getting blown out of the water in the upcoming federal election, by rallying Canadians around the flag in defiance of their unruly downstairs neighbors.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
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Still, the play was workmanlike, and after an exciting rally to hold off set point, Sinner eventually forced a tiebreak, winning it 7-4.
—Vogue, 26 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, Sinner simply returned every ball, winning the overwhelming majority of rallies that lasted longer than nine shots.
—Issy Ronald, CNN, 26 Jan. 2025
Verb
Bringing all these stupid stars out to rally the vote, what was that?
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 24 Jan. 2025
Trump might even inadvertently save the Canadian liberals, who are on the precipice of getting blown out of the water in the upcoming federal election, by rallying Canadians around the flag in defiance of their unruly downstairs neighbors.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rally
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Ukraine is running out of the mobilization reserve, and this is much bigger issue than violations of a few officers.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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The plan is aimed at attracting mainly 18- to 25-year-olds who are currently exempt from mobilization, and will also target Ukrainians who have the right to deferment or were discharged after the mobilization law was passed.—
Hanna Arhirova,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Though the rover won't be aboard, the mission will take place as a flight demonstration of the Astrobotic lander and its engines, NASA says.—
George Petras,
USA TODAY,
25 Jan. 2025
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The victory was more than just a bracing demonstration of athletic power.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes,
25 Jan. 2025
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The success of big urban districts - 14 of which saw notable improvement in fourth-grade math when the nation as a whole saw only minor gains - can be credited to academic recovery efforts funded by federal pandemic relief, said Ray Hart, executive director of the Council of Great City Schools.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2025
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More news: Magic Johnson Reacts to Pat Riley Receiving Statue Outside Lakers Arena NBA Hall of Famer and Lakers legend Magic Johnson, Dodgers chairman Mark Walters, and 2028 Olympics organizer Casey Wasserman will lead a new private-sector initiative to support wildfire recovery in Los Angeles.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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Allies credited Vance with rallying support behind Pete Hegseth when his nomination to lead the Pentagon was teetering.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
20 Dec. 2024
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Trump, who spent Monday rallying in Raleigh, North Carolina, and both Reading and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania, before getting to Grand Rapids, was told by the crowd that his rally had spilled over into the early hours of Election Day.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2024
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When Burgum assumed the governorship in December 2016, a monthslong protest was raging against construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline, which transports oil from North Dakota to Illinois.—
Mary Steurer,
ProPublica,
24 Jan. 2025
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Popular on Variety After Essex police officers break up a peaceful protest about an offensive speaker appearing on campus, Kimberly (Pauline Chalamet) leads a group of students in destroying the school’s internet servers to cut off the speaker’s livestream.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
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But the consistent presence of drug rehabilitation and criminal offenses dominating the background of potential candidates for the award led the league to eventually abandon it.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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Visit Animals At Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge This wildlife rehabilitation center has aided opossums, squirrels, turtles, pelicans, and many more native species.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
17 Jan. 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 2 Feb. 2025.
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