Definitions

rallying

[ral-ee-ing] / ˈræl i ɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

convalescent

Synonyms

STRONG

ambulatory healing mending strengthening

WEAK

discharged dismissed gaining strength getting better getting over something getting well on the mend past crisis perked up recovering rejuvenated rejuvenating released restored

Antonyms

WEAK

failing faltering regressing sickly weak worsening

ADJECTIVE

moving

Synonyms

STRONGEST

eloquent emotional expressive gripping heartbreaking heartrending inspirational inspiring meaningful persuasive poignant stirring stunning touching

STRONG

arousing awakening impelling motivating propelling provoking quickening rousing stimulating

WEAK

affective breathless dynamic emotive facund far-out felt in gut grabbed by hairy impressive mind-bending mind-blowing significant stimulative turned on by

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dull unaffecting

WEAK

immobile unemotional unexciting unmoving

Example Sentences

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However, the incident prompted a backlash, becoming a rallying cry over L.A.’s burdensome filming bureaucracy.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

Investors initially cheered the news last week, with shares of both companies rallying briefly.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

However, Tesla has shown signs of renewed momentum, rallying 14% during the week ending April 14.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

The year before, billionaire Bill Ackman was invited for a friendly Q&A after hounding Harvard’s president out of office, and grievance-fueled media entrepreneur Bari Weiss presented a rallying plug for her Substack.

From Slate • May 8, 2026

“Ah, Lord Peter, how good of you to call,” sang out the Duchess, rallying behind us.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck

rallying

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