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rally

[ral-ee] / ˈræl i /
NOUN
celebratory meeting
Synonyms
STRONG
assemblage assembly celebration clambake convention convocation meet session
WEAK
get-together mass meeting pep rally
Antonyms
WEAK
regression remission weakening
NOUN
turn for the better
Synonyms
STRONG
comeback improvement recovery recuperation renewal resurgence revival
WEAK
turning point
Antonyms
STRONG
destruction
WEAK
regression remission weakening
VERB
reorganize, unite
Synonyms
STRONG
arouse assemble awaken bestir challenge charge collect convene counterattack encourage fire gather inspirit kindle marshal mobilize muster organize reassemble redouble reform refresh regroup rejuvenate renew restore resurrect resuscitate revive rouse summon surge urge wake waken whet
WEAK
bond together bring to order bring together call to arms come about come to order come together get-together round up wreak havoc
Antonyms
STRONG
bore calm damage dampen destroy discourage disenchant disorganize disperse dissuade distribute divide dull halt hurt kill ruin scatter separate stop
WEAK
lose regress weaken
VERB
revive; take a turn for the better
Synonyms
STRONG
enliven improve invigorate recover recuperate refresh surge
WEAK
bounce back brace up come along come around come from behind get act together get back in shape get better get second wind grow stronger make a comeback perk up pick up pull through regain strength shape up snap out of it turn around turn things around
Antonyms
STRONG
bore damage decline deteriorate dull enervate worsen
WEAK
disperse divide lose regress scatter weaken

Example Sentences

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The recent rally marked a U-turn from just a few months ago, when some analysts projected an oil glut that could push prices as low as $50 a barrel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

That has left the stock market searching for direction after a torrid multiyear rally driven by artificial-intelligence mania has run headlong into the largest oil-supply disruption in history.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

West Ranch 6, Saugus 5: A four-run rally in the bottom of the seventh lifted West Ranch to the Foothill League win.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

A look at the recent rally in the $30 trillion Treasury market reflects concerns about the ability of U.S. families and businesses to keep shouldering higher fuel costs.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

The rest of the team was watching the rally, which was being broadcast throughout the Olympus building.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.