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variants also marshall

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noun

variants also marshall

Synonym Chooser

How does the verb marshal contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of marshal are arrange, methodize, order, organize, and systematize. While all these words mean "to put persons or things into their proper places in relation to each other," marshal suggests gathering and arranging in preparation for a particular operation or effective use.

marshaling the facts for argument

When is it sensible to use arrange instead of marshal?

The synonyms arrange and marshal are sometimes interchangeable, but arrange implies a setting in sequence, relationship, or adjustment.

arranged the files numerically

When would methodize be a good substitute for marshal?

Although the words methodize and marshal have much in common, methodize suggests imposing an orderly procedure rather than a fixed scheme.

methodizes every aspect of daily living

When is order a more appropriate choice than marshal?

In some situations, the words order and marshal are roughly equivalent. However, order suggests a straightening out so as to eliminate confusion.

ordered her business affairs

When can organize be used instead of marshal?

While in some cases nearly identical to marshal, organize implies arranging so that the whole aggregate works as a unit with each element having a proper function.

organized the volunteers into teams

When could systematize be used to replace marshal?

The meanings of systematize and marshal largely overlap; however, systematize implies arranging according to a predetermined scheme.

systematized billing procedures

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of marshal
Verb
His wife, his 14-year-old son and a marshal had been shot dead during the siege. Daily Briefing, AZCentral.com, 31 Aug. 2025 The job of federal marshal was created in 1789, but the agency’s numbers are small and largely focused on carrying out the work of federal courts. Byron Tau, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
Noun
Graff’s success is in marshaling, corralling. Book Marks september 11, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025 But the document marshals this evidence to support the claim that mRNA vaccines, which are designed to produce spike proteins, cause the same harm – which is not accurate. Deborah Fuller, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for marshal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marshal
Verb
  • The jump in homeless youth represents a rising number of Cincinnati families who face unstable housing situations, said Rico Blackman, director of organizing at the Greater Cincinnati Homeless Coalition.
    Elizabeth B. Kim, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Church member Greg Mikat was shot three times, according to the GoFundMe his sister has organized, sustaining injuries to his leg and chest and remains hospitalized, after confronting the gunman.
    Georgea Kovanis, Freep.com, 5 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Residents here have above average educational backgrounds and the higher incomes that accompany them.
    John Wisely, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Permits are invalid unless they are accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection from an accredited veterinarian indicating that the animal is free of disease.
    Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Get our best clever painting hacks to extend the height of a room, space-saving storage ideas, and tips for arranging bedroom furniture.
    Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
  • In other words, this year, the Eagles’ opponents are more often presenting four deep defenders against their three wide receiver sets instead of deploying a single-high safety and arranging the remaining defenders to play closer to the line of scrimmage.
    Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The Hood County sheriff said that his department’s dive team was dispatched to the scene.
    Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Oct. 2025
  • The driver experienced non-life-threatening injuries and the children appeared uninjured, the sheriff's office continued.
    Jillian Frankel, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The government has moved thousands of troops, several navy ships and other military craft to the region, which prompted the Venezuelan government to mobilize militia troops in August.
    Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
  • About 200 Oregon National Guard soldiers have been mobilized as part of the operation, according to the Oregon Military Department.
    Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • As digitization and agentic AI reshape work from customer service to customs, DHL is also upskilling people for digital roles and training supervisors to lead the transition.
    Samuel Burke, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Advertisement An investigation led by the Guardian found in September that out of the 6,000 Palestinians from Gaza held by Israel since the Hamas terror attack two years ago, only one quarter were held on suspicion of militant links.
    Callum Sutherland, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The La Crosse Tribune reported at the time that though a cleaning crew hired to dispose of Gein's trash started a large bonfire on the property, the flames weren't close enough to reach the house.
    Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Mop water not disposed of promptly after use.
    Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Uriarte has worked for Sacramento County for over six years, starting as a health inspector and most recently being promoted to supervisor.
    Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Local police inspector Ahmed Gebeyehu told BBC Amharic that those confirmed dead were aged between 25 and 80, and the death toll could increase, with many still trapped under the rubble.
    Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025

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“Marshal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marshal. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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