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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 fire apparently started outside the home, but the fire marshal is still investigating the cause. Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 15 Aug. 2025 The fire marshal’s office looks at burn patterns, evidentiary samples and examines equipment and appliances, even light switches. Gracie Stockton, Twin Cities, 11 Aug. 2025
Noun
Cunha has been well marshalled by the Arsenal defence. Jack Lang, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025 In the end, even Gladys sees that her mother was right, and perhaps the audience does, too, but talk about the lack of power in that era and how women marshaled that? Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 10 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for marshal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marshal
Verb
  • Zhmo Canvas Tote Bag Finding a work bag that checks every box—fits your laptop, holds your lunch and water bottle, keeps things organized, and still looks stylish—is no small feat.
    Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025
  • This became clear from talking—between watching sail races—to those involved with organizing a Rolex SailGP event in France.
    Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The First 70 Years contains impeccable research and analysis, accompanied by fascinating photos of the sets, film crews, and casts.
    Michael Taube, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Analyst Gil Luria accompanied the move by raising his price target to $210 per share from $195.
    Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • North was convicted in 1989 on three felony charges for helping to arrange the illicit sale of weapons to Iran and divert the proceeds to fund a secret war against anti-communist Contra rebels in Nicaragua.
    Josh Meyer, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Wegovy injection pens arranged in Waterbury, Vermont, US, on Monday, April 28, 2025.
    Karen Gilchrist,Katrina Bishop, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The sheriff's office said the suspect was armed with a revolver handgun.
    Alex Stone, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2025
  • The sheriff is in the news again because of Soliman.
    Hannah Allam, ProPublica, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • As Israel mobilizes an additional 60,000 reservists for its Gaza City offensive, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a showdown over mandatory military service for the Ultra-Orthodox community, a debate sharpened by the strain on reservists pulled from their families for months at a time.
    Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Kirk emerged as one of the most pivotal figures in the conservative movement over recent years, co-founding the nonprofit Turning Point USA and becoming an ally to Trump after advocating to mobilize the youth vote for the GOP nominee.
    J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Kirsten Obstacles and my first realisations about society's stereotypical attitudes toward motherhood, being a mother, and being an artist and mother quickly led me to take action.
    Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Cox said there was no information leading authorities to believe there was a second person involved.
    Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The findings underscore the need to rethink how society uses and disposes of disposable masks.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2025
  • This can help protect your privacy, especially when disposing of or reselling an old computer.
    StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The inspector found mouse droppings under the chip rack, black organic residue in the ice machine and flies in the grocery area.
    Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
  • And the inspector found Amityville Horror Denny’s.
    David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025

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“Marshal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marshal. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

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