1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
1
as in organizes
to assemble and make ready for action
rallied the Red Cross workers to deal with the devastating earthquake
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of rallies
Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Fishback’s recent rallies would seem to suggest so.
—Thomas C. Shank, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
The changing telework fight Last year, unions regularly held large rallies opposing the return-to-office order; an anonymous group of state workers erected billboards along Interstate 80 criticizing the governor.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026
After submitting the paper to peer review ahead of its publication in Nature, Sony researchers kept experimenting and said Ace accelerated its shot speeds and rallies and played even more aggressively and closer to the table edge.
—Matt O’Brien, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
And Palestinian flags are occasionally displayed at ultra-Orthodox Jewish rallies, where a portion of the population opposes the modern state of Israel.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
At these rallies, face masks were not seen as a form of protection but of submission.
—Nataliya Gumenyuk, The Dial, 21 Apr. 2026
The verse has long been quoted at many conservative Christian rallies and political events such as the 2024 Republican National Convention.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
The demonstrations came about a month after nationwide rallies for Black transgender lives in 2020.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
Late last month, some 8 million Americans participated in 3,300+ peaceful protests, the No Kings rallies, across our nation.
—Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026
Boyd rallies to clinch district title Down 4-1, Boyd erupted for 5 runs in the bottom of the fourth inning to go on and beat Ponder 10-4 to claim the District 10-3A title on Monday night.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2026
If Nvidia rallies, a trader might sell the call option and book a profit prior to expiration even if shares don't reach that breakeven level.
—Scott Nations, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
Hundreds turned out to other Houston-area No Kings Day rallies on Saturday, including in Kingwood and Cypress.
—Maliya Ellis, Houston Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
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
Noun
The esteemed David Rosenberg of Rosenberg Research points out that the market rallies that started April 13 and took the S&P 500 to a new high were a response to prospective new rounds of discussions to resolve the war between Iran and the United States and Israel.
—Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
Fishback’s recent rallies would seem to suggest so.
—Thomas C. Shank, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
The changing telework fight Last year, unions regularly held large rallies opposing the return-to-office order; an anonymous group of state workers erected billboards along Interstate 80 criticizing the governor.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026
After submitting the paper to peer review ahead of its publication in Nature, Sony researchers kept experimenting and said Ace accelerated its shot speeds and rallies and played even more aggressively and closer to the table edge.
—Matt O’Brien, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
And Palestinian flags are occasionally displayed at ultra-Orthodox Jewish rallies, where a portion of the population opposes the modern state of Israel.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
At these rallies, face masks were not seen as a form of protection but of submission.
—Nataliya Gumenyuk, The Dial, 21 Apr. 2026
The verse has long been quoted at many conservative Christian rallies and political events such as the 2024 Republican National Convention.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
The demonstrations came about a month after nationwide rallies for Black transgender lives in 2020.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
After one of the Nuremberg rallies, the Nazis said the event was so great that a stack of all the German newspapers published that day would reach twenty kilometers into the sky.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
Late last month, some 8 million Americans participated in 3,300+ peaceful protests, the No Kings rallies, across our nation.
—Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026
Boyd rallies to clinch district title Down 4-1, Boyd erupted for 5 runs in the bottom of the fourth inning to go on and beat Ponder 10-4 to claim the District 10-3A title on Monday night.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2026
If Nvidia rallies, a trader might sell the call option and book a profit prior to expiration even if shares don't reach that breakeven level.
—Scott Nations, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
Hundreds turned out to other Houston-area No Kings Day rallies on Saturday, including in Kingwood and Cypress.
—Maliya Ellis, Houston Chronicle, 28 Mar. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rallies
Noun
-
The administration certainly did not expect the mass mobilizations against the deployment of National Guard troops and the use of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection as a roving paramilitary force.—
Jamelle Bouie,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2026
-
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
Noun
-
The event features several dozen vendors with handmade crafts and supplies, such as artisan wool, demonstrations on wool spinning and rug weaving and workshops on crocheting to broom making.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2026
-
Does that mean the Santa Ana Police Department could potentially bill the federal government for more than half a million dollars for resources expended responding to anti-ICE demonstrations in June 2025?—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
David Vazquez came up with the ball and attacked from left of the goal, attempting a shot that, despite Bye’s protests, hit the Timbers’ fullback’s arm.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
-
In past years, that has created openings for disruptions in the lobby and other public spaces, including protests in which security moved to remove guests who unfurled banners or staged demonstrations.—
Bridget Byrne,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Rallies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rallies. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
