EMBATTLE Synonyms: 11 Similar and Opposite Words

embattle

verb

Definition of embattle

as in to mobilize

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Recent Examples of embattle The feature has embattled actor Jonathan Majors, who faces assault charges in New York, attached in the lead role. — Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 June 2023 Meanwhile, front-running National Treasure seeks to get embattled trainer Bob Baffert his 18th victory in Triple Crown races, and his fourth Belmont. — Stephen Edelson, The Courier-Journal, 8 June 2023 Instead of a victory lap, the next three years were a slow and embattled process to craft a more serious follow-up, at a time when most artists were expected to release a new LP or two every year. — Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 2 June 2023 Ten months after being cited for shoplifting at the local Fred Meyer, embattled Brookings City Manager Janell Howard is on her way out of office. — Catalina Gaitan, oregonlive, 10 May 2023 See All Example Sentences for embattle

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Upon discovering the tagging, staff staff and equipment were mobilized to remove the markings from the municipal sidewalks through cleaning and power washing, the statement says.

— Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
Colombia’s government declared a national disaster, and world leaders from the United States, Mexico and across Latin America mobilized assistance.

— Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of mobilize

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Disneyland visitors who have always wanted to try the $250 lightsaber building experience in Savi’s Workshop without footing the bill or having to lug the Jedi Knight weapon all over the Anaheim theme park will now get their chance.

— Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 22 May 2026
Potentially, starting as a kickoff/coverage teams weapon — 15 career tackles covering punts.

— Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026

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At the very least, the cage proclaims the inadequacies of the flesh and blood inside, which can survive only in conditions where the human has been mechanized.

— Jonathon Keats, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2026
However, unlike previous industrial revolutions that mechanized human muscle, the current artificial intelligence (AI) revolution is automating thought.

— Miguel Llorca, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2026

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