Event
Event noun - A competitive encounter between individuals or groups carried on for amusement, exercise, or in pursuit of a prize.
Usage example: figure skating is usually one of the most popular events in the winter Olympics
Rally
Rally noun - An act of gathering forces together to renew or attempt an effort.
Mutual synonyms
How words are described
| similar | similar event | similar rally |
| public | public event | public rally |
| complete | complete event | complete rally |
| certain | certain event | certain rally |
| Other adjectives: original, small, entire, real, massive, big, huge, famous, major, final, unrelated, annual, historical, aforementioned, biggest, climactic. | ||
Both words in one sentence
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Also, the event in Chicago is a union rally; in American politics, labor unions tend to favor the Democratic party.
Source: Film / In the Line of Fire - Every sporting event in Criminal Case is hosted by the same (unnamed) announcer, whose line of work ranges from the local district's Roller Derby event to an international Road Racing rally.
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Related example: A livestock and antique vehicle rally a couple of years ago featured "Tractor Football" as a top-billed event.
Source: Car Fu
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