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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
The cause remains under investigation by the local fire marshal’s office. Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 21 Aug. 2025 The fire apparently started outside the home, but the fire marshal is still investigating the cause. Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 15 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 vigil, which had been planned several weeks in advance, was organized by the Genesee County Republican Party as a reaction to violent incidents such as the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
    Tess Ware, Freep.com, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Try MyRecipes, our digital recipe box to stash and organize all your favorite Better Homes & Gardens recipes.
    Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Francesca and Maple, along with their mom, accompanied Bateman to the premiere of Black Rabbit at the Toronto International Film Festival, where the family posed on the red carpet together.
    Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Both novels take on the spiritual hollowness that can accompany a life built on material aspirations.
    Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The continual delays have led to many embarrassing moments, the most recent coming last Tuesday, when, after Barca officials told the media the Camp Nou was ready, the Barcelona city council arranged a press conference of their own in reply.
    Pol Ballús, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
  • For the Rolliefest finale, Hess and his team of organizers arranged a farewell cocktail party in the winter garden of the new private residences at the Waldorf Astoria, fresh off an almost-eight-year, multibillion dollar restoration.
    Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Valerie Mayra, a forensic lab investigator with the county sheriff's office, testified that Murray's hands were bound in front of him with duct tape and zip ties and his feet were bound with black duct tape.
    Christina Hall, Freep.com, 1 Oct. 2025
  • That's when Salazar began planning the attack, the sheriff said.
    Peter D'Abrosca, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The two organizations will mobilize $200 million to protect 30 million hectares of Amazon rainforest.
    Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Many students have been mobilized by what happened to Kirk.
    Amy DeLaura, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Today, Elanco stands as one of the leading animal health providers in the world, with more than 9,000 employees globally and more than 200 brands sold for pets and farm animals.
    Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Assistant Chief Bryan Kuriger, who leads the department’s Improvement and Accountability Bureau, has already begun laying that groundwork, said LMPD Deputy Chief Emily McKinley, who also marked one year in her role this week.
    Monroe Trombly, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Most people treat mums as annuals, enjoying their abundant blooms throughout the fall season and disposing of the plants afterwards.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Never dispose of live charcoal on the ground.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The restaurant could not provide a thermometer when a health inspector requested one.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
  • The inspector observed three doors ceiling tiles in the bathroom soiled, as well as water leaking through the ceiling by the kitchen area.
    David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025

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“Marshal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marshal. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.

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