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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

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“The contrast between the slow grind lower in March and the subsequent breakneck rally highlights the U.S. equity market’s pronounced right-tail asymmetry and its longer-term progression toward a more bubble-like regime,” they said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

On a Monday in mid-March, he stared out at the Manhattan skyline from his office on the 85th floor and decided he didn’t want to miss out on another blistering rally.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

During the trading day, the major indexes extended Monday’s cool-down from their rally last week.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

That rally was enough to get skeptic BNP Paribas analyst David O’Connor to back away from his bearish call on the stock.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

Her friend Shannon had come to Washington with Natalie and her mom, but Natalie hadn’t seen her since the rally began.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz

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