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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
Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 12 Dec. 2025
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
Johnson’s executive order to block use of city property for marshaling immigration agents and equipment remains in effect.
—David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Behind the vail of stability is that blast furnace engine driving the climate and marshaling powers which, when released, dwarf human capacities.
—Adam Frank, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
The move is part of a nationwide reorganization of Franciscan churches that leaders of the religious order say will best serve parishioners by marshaling resources and putting their roughly 700 friars where they are needed most.
—Dan Horn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Jan. 2026
Arteta’s side would be facing a team that conceded only 22 goals in the league, with Edwin van der Sar marshalling one of the best back fours in Premier League history.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2026
To realize these objectives, Beijing has spent years—in most cases decades—marshaling an extraordinary level of state and private resources, developing human capital, trying to capture existing institutions, and developing new ones.
—Elizabeth Economy, Foreign Affairs, 9 Dec. 2025
Noun
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
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
Johnson’s executive order to block use of city property for marshaling immigration agents and equipment remains in effect.
—David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Behind the vail of stability is that blast furnace engine driving the climate and marshaling powers which, when released, dwarf human capacities.
—Adam Frank, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
The move is part of a nationwide reorganization of Franciscan churches that leaders of the religious order say will best serve parishioners by marshaling resources and putting their roughly 700 friars where they are needed most.
—Dan Horn, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Jan. 2026
Arteta’s side would be facing a team that conceded only 22 goals in the league, with Edwin van der Sar marshalling one of the best back fours in Premier League history.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2026
To realize these objectives, Beijing has spent years—in most cases decades—marshaling an extraordinary level of state and private resources, developing human capital, trying to capture existing institutions, and developing new ones.
—Elizabeth Economy, Foreign Affairs, 9 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marshaling
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Last week, the Department of Homeland Security issued a Critical Incident Report to law enforcement partners warning that the hacktivist group, the Cyber Islamic Resistance has called for cyberattacks against the United States and Israel, urging mobilization of cyber warfare supporters.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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With such a significant mobilization of additional forces, Defrin was asked if Israel is preparing for a broader ground incursion into Lebanon.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
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Drucilla Ramirez, a third grade bilingual teacher and organizing chair for the union, said some classes have as many as 34 students and teachers don’t have aides in the classroom.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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The most common uses reported were answering etiquette questions, managing timelines and to-dos, writing wedding website copy, and organizing budgets.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
5 Mar. 2026
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In addition to receiving this year's recognition, Davis has been selected to serve as a STRIVE mentor for the 2026 team, guiding a cohort of teachers chosen for the program this year.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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The role involves guiding investment decisions, making sure portfolios remain balanced and helping lead the team to achieve strong performance.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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Authorities conducted a sting operation in September, arranging to meet her in a hotel room that Mays rented.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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All that interior volume should inspire some serious creativity in terms of arranging different floor plans.—
C.C. Weiss
March 05,
New Atlas,
5 Mar. 2026
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December job openings fell to their lowest level since 2020 despite the stock market rallying further, data shows.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
18 Feb. 2026
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The chapter helps with rallying volunteers, fundraising and political messaging, among other things, members said.—
Killian Baarlaer,
Louisville Courier Journal,
5 Feb. 2026
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The event, organized by the nonpartisan group South Asian American Voter Empowerment of Texas Education Fund, was aimed at educating and mobilizing South Asians to vote.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Feb. 2026
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The Mexican National Guard and Army units from central Mexico and states neighboring Jalisco are currently mobilizing to reinforce security, the Defense Department said.—
Bonny Chu , Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
22 Feb. 2026
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Noem's departure marks a turnaround for a close ally to the president who was tasked with steering his centerpiece policy of mass deportations.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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But experts recommend steering clear.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
6 Mar. 2026
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The industry says classifying EWA as a loan could have the perverse effect of sending consumers back to higher-cost, risky alternatives such as payday loans or pawn shops by imposing unnecessary restrictions, such as mandatory fees, interest charges and credit reporting requirements.—
Cheryl Winokur Munk,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2026
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His team uses taxonomy — the science of naming and classifying species — to formalize new names from field notes.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Marshaling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marshaling. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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