rallying

1 of 2

noun

ral·​ly·​ing ˈra-lē-iŋ How to pronounce rallying (audio)
Synonyms of rallyingnext
: 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
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As much an acknowledgment of survival as a rallying cry, the song draws out sadness as well as satisfaction from the audience. — Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026 After a bruising week for the tech trade, investors seem to have came back into the sector, with the Nasdaq Composite rallying overnight. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for rallying

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1957, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rallying was in 1957

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“Rallying.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rallying. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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