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or marshalling
as in mobilization
an act of gathering forces together to renew or attempt an effort
the last-minute marshaling of the reserves failed to repel the onslaught
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or marshalling
1
as in organizing
to assemble and make ready for action
marshaled their forces for battle
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2
as in guiding
to point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front
marshaling a small group of children on a tour of the science museum
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3
as in arranging
to put into a particular arrangement
marshal your arguments before you stand up to speak
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Recent Examples of marshaling
Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
The findings shed new light on the DeSantis administration’s marshaling of state resources to finance his fight against political causes supported by a majority of Florida voters.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 12 Dec. 2025
Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2026
The department, aided by the hiring of a new state superintendent in November 2013, began to take a more active role than in the past in marshaling resources, support, and administrative authority to make sure the changes embodied in law actually filtered down to students in the classroom.
—Rachel Canter, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
At its height, a period extending from the middle of the 16th century to the beginning of the 18th, the Mughal Empire controlled almost the entire Indian subcontinent, marshaling vast amounts of money and manpower.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Glowicki is a terrific filmmaker, marshaling her tiny troupe to execute this unique project.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
No doubt Riley deserved the ultimate honor in both cities, as architect of the Lakers’ multichampionship Showtime era and later, currently, grand-marshaling the Heat’s run of three NBA titles.
—Greg Cote
february 25, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
As a private attorney, Romano is marshaling his experience to help people enmeshed in labor disputes.
—Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Over thousands of years of history, our propaganda has repeatedly sought to portray ourselves as the plucky underdogs, surviving against huge physical odds by marshaling our intelligence and native cunning against the brute forces of nature.
—Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
Those tense negotiations, and the compressed timeline, will make for an arduous process of marshaling an agreement through Congress to fund DHS.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 3 Feb. 2026
Noun
Any serious assault depends on a huge conveyor belt of civilian ferries, deck cargo vessels, pier sections, ports, marshaling yards, beaches, fuel points and unloading nodes.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
The findings shed new light on the DeSantis administration’s marshaling of state resources to finance his fight against political causes supported by a majority of Florida voters.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 12 Dec. 2025
Verb
Two of the Democrats hoping to topple Evans have started marshalling their own financial resources.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2026
The department, aided by the hiring of a new state superintendent in November 2013, began to take a more active role than in the past in marshaling resources, support, and administrative authority to make sure the changes embodied in law actually filtered down to students in the classroom.
—Rachel Canter, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
At its height, a period extending from the middle of the 16th century to the beginning of the 18th, the Mughal Empire controlled almost the entire Indian subcontinent, marshaling vast amounts of money and manpower.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Glowicki is a terrific filmmaker, marshaling her tiny troupe to execute this unique project.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
No doubt Riley deserved the ultimate honor in both cities, as architect of the Lakers’ multichampionship Showtime era and later, currently, grand-marshaling the Heat’s run of three NBA titles.
—Greg Cote
february 25, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
As a private attorney, Romano is marshaling his experience to help people enmeshed in labor disputes.
—Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Over thousands of years of history, our propaganda has repeatedly sought to portray ourselves as the plucky underdogs, surviving against huge physical odds by marshaling our intelligence and native cunning against the brute forces of nature.
—Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
Those tense negotiations, and the compressed timeline, will make for an arduous process of marshaling an agreement through Congress to fund DHS.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marshaling
Noun
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Meanwhile, ordinary Russians have grappled with high inflation caused by military mobilizations and defense production as well as the Kremlin’s crackdown on internet access to restrict the flow of grim news on the economy and war.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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There’s empathy, support, mobilization.—
Armstrong Williams,
Baltimore Sun,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Through time-lapse analysis, researchers identified copper as the essential architect of the self-organizing process.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
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Activists Maria Grazia Demontis [left] and Alberto Sala, photographed inside the archaeological monument Giants’ Tomb of Pascarédda, have worked to stop the construction of wind farms by organizing protests and taking legal actions through their organization Gallura Coordination.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 May 2026
Verb
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The final version, which Pinheiro Braathen tested on icy mountains in winter and on sweaty runs in summer, follows Octo’s guiding principle of maximum impact with a minimum of ingredients.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
2 May 2026
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Anything less would be an abandonment of the guiding principles of May Day and our movement.—
Sonia Lawrence,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Such pairings are one of Wilson’s strengths, his eye for portraiture matched by his skill for arranging images on the page.—
Casey Cep,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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Others kick things up by arranging private beach bonfires in the evening, catamaran outings by day, surf lessons with Engstrom Surf, and even customized tarot card readings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
Noun
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That name has since become synonymous with the defense of one’s territory, and a rallying cry.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 May 2026
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After returning to competitive motorsport in rallying, Kubica worked toward a full-time F1 return with Williams in 2019.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
Verb
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The video game company generated buzz in 2021 after retail investors, mobilizing on Reddit, started snatching up GameStop shares, driving it up more than 2,000%.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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Trump’s name won’t be on the ballot, but Democrats have used his controversial positions and policies to motivate voters, while GOP voters in early contests have shown little sign of mobilizing a large-turnout surge to help him.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Firstclass of getting too close in an attempt to get footage, steering the whale in the wrong direction.—
Jessica Camille Aguirre,
New Yorker,
2 May 2026
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Seattle Magazine recommends avoiding lawns or parks treated with herbicides, pesticides or fertilizer, and steering clear of roadsides, high-traffic areas and spots frequented by pets.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The International Astronomical Union (IAU) is the organization responsible for classifying celestial bodies.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Isaacman is referring to the American astronomer who discovered Pluto in 1930, classifying it as a planet.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
29 Apr. 2026
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