rallying

1 of 2

noun

ral·​ly·​ing ˈra-lē-iŋ 

: the sport of driving in automobile rallies (see rally entry 2 sense 4)

rallying

2 of 2

present participle of rally entry 1, rally entry 3

Examples of rallying in a Sentence

Noun

the rallying of students to support our petition for better bus service was made a lot easier by this morning's subzero temperatures

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

With a $40M net production cost, Verity continues to underscore Amazon MGM Studios’ mark in the female content space, their Prime side rallying with series such as Off Campus and Elle to name a few. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2026

His 65-yard kickoff return for a touchdown started a late comeback for the host Bulldogs, who ended up rallying for a 28-25 South Suburban Red win over crosstown rival Oak Lawn. — Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2026

The union held a vigil outside the airport Thursday highlighting Coates’ death in its rallying call for better working conditions and pay. — Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026

But Tyler said rallies — and generalized rallying cries slamming Democrats — aren’t likely what Republicans need ahead of the midterms. — Will Weissert, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1957, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing rallying

• rallying cry
• rallying point

Rhymes for rallying

• dallying
• tallying