Synonyms of rallies

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noun

plural of rally

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

• mobilizations
• rallyings
• calls to arms
• summonses
• convocations
• calls
• musters
• call-ups

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

• demonstrations
• protests
• marches
• gatherings
• demos
• conferences
• assemblies
• convocations
• conventions
• congresses
• counterprotests
• councils
• sit-downs
• strikes
• sit-ins
• counterrallies
• counterdemonstrations

rallies

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verb (1)

present tense third-person singular of rally

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

• organizes
• mobilizes
• summons
• marshals
• orders
• groups
• arranges
• musters
• activates
• calls (up)
• convenes
• lines up
• collects
• rounds up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disorders
• disrupts
• demobilizes
• disorganizes
• demobs
• disturbs
• dismisses
• disarranges
• splits (up)
• deactivates
• breaks up
• dissolves
• disbands

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

• recovers
• improves
• heals
• gains
• snaps back
• recuperates
• comes back
• convalesces
• recoups
• pulls round
• comes to
• mends
• comes around
• survives
• revives
• comes round
• cheers (up)
• recruits
• perks (up)
• picks up
• pulls through

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• comes down
• collapses
• declines
• fails
• degenerates
• fades
• ails
• weakens
• deteriorates
• sinks
• wastes (away)
• languishes
• worsens
• sickens
• withers
• regresses
• wilts
• relapses

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

• recovers
• rebounds
• bounces (back)
• revives
• snaps back
• makes a comeback
• comes back
• revitalizes
• reanimates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fails
• declines
• worsens

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verb (2)

present tense third-person singular of rally

as in kids

to make fun of in a good-natured way

his friends rallied him for missing an easy putt

Synonyms & Similar Words

• kids
• teases
• jokes
• rides
• ribs
• razzes
• roasts
• jives
• joshes
• goofs on
• chaffs
• takes the mickey out of
• banters
• fools
• quips
• strings along
• wisecracks
• jests
• funs
• jollies
• gags
• japes
• yuks

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of rallies

Noun

The state mandated that these policies be strengthened after large rallies and encampments protesting the ongoing war in Gaza swept through college campuses in 2024. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026

At his first post-convention rallies, Vance has never mentioned the war in Iran, or specifically talked about frustration with high gas prices. — David Weigel, semafor.com, 2 Oct. 2026

The candidates are courting Latino leaders and hosting rallies in Latino neighborhoods. — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

More than 400 schools were shut in the aftermath of the rallies, which saw thousands of students mobilize to voice their discontent with run-down school buildings, long days and teacher shortages. — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

Area cyclists have mobilized in recent months, holding rallies and organizing a petition that now has more than 5,000 signatures. — Rick Maese, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026

Both rallies will be in congressional districts and states that appear to favor the Republican Party in the 2026 midterm elections. — Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026

The photos show the president at rallies, pardoning turkeys, at the White House with Christmas decorations, standing with the FIFA trophy, surrounded by flags, flanked by military leaders, outside the Taj Mahal and more. — Aaron Navarro, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026

That precedes two campaign rallies the president is headlining next week for the Republican National Committee in the ruby red states of Oklahoma and Alabama. — Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 26 Sep. 2026

Verb

In last Friday’s episode of the Outlander prequel, written by Toni Graphia and directed by Azhur Saleem, Ellen MacKenzie (Harriet Slater) rallies the women of her clan to thwart a surprise attack on Castle Leoch. — Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026

And in addition to the in-person rallies, the president is doing dozens of tele-rallies, simultaneously. — Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 26 Sep. 2026

With unwavering resolve, Salvador rallies an eclectic band of misfit street kids, led by the spirited Belén, to defy fate and protect Carmen. — Marta Balaga, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026

Consider how Children’s Health Defense, the organization Kennedy previously led, rallies people to its cause. — Adam Zimmerman, STAT, 11 Sep. 2026

That’s a point well taken and something everybody in life should strive for, and as such, the film rallies to inject a bit of emotion into the narrative as Jane, Coco and Sophie’s friendship with Mel reaches a breaking point. — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

McIlroy rallies from a three-shot deficit at the turn, to shoot a 3-under 68 to beat Phil Mickelson by one stroke. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026

Industry rallies together Huang briefly explained Nvidia’s position in his debut X post. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026

Fiery Mars shifts into your 11th House of Friends, quickening chats and group planning while your expressive nature rallies people around playful, creative goals. — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 28 June 2026