Lead
Lead verb - To point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front.
Rally
Rally verb - To assemble and make ready for action.
Mutual synonyms
How words are described
| typical | typical lead | typical rally |
| certain | certain lead | certain rally |
| original | original lead | original rally |
| entire | entire lead | entire rally |
| Other adjectives: real, massive, big, great, huge. | ||
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
- The sequel also counts as a Perspective Flip: the Indians race out to a 30 lead in their postseason series only for Chicago to rally and force Game 7.
Source: Miracle Rally - The Bruins struck quickly and rallied to a 3-0 lead in the first period of Game 7, but then the Flyers' coach called timeout to rally the troops.
Source: Miracle Rally - The one-game playoff that followed was representative of the season as a whole, with the Red Sox taking an early lead, the Yankees bouncing back late, and the Red Sox making a rally of their own but falling just short.
Source: Miracle Rally
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