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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
Connor Greene, Time, 15 Oct. 2025
In a sense, OMLET would be like a space-traffic cop, marshaling the orbits of satellites and debris.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Graff’s success is in marshaling, corralling.
—Book Marks
september 11, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
To change policy in an effective and enduring way requires marshaling the tools of an administrative state.
—Russell Muirhead, Foreign Affairs, 5 Sep. 2025
Since the receiver needed these records to do his job of marshaling the assets of the receivership defendants, and Brooksby and the others were withholding those documents, the receiver's ability to carry out his task was impaired.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Verb
Leo chose his name in reference to the last Pope Leo XIII, who led the church from 1878 to 1903, one of the longest papal reigns, and is known for marshaling the church into the modern world.
—Connor Greene, Time, 15 Oct. 2025
In a sense, OMLET would be like a space-traffic cop, marshaling the orbits of satellites and debris.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Graff’s success is in marshaling, corralling.
—Book Marks
september 11, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
To change policy in an effective and enduring way requires marshaling the tools of an administrative state.
—Russell Muirhead, Foreign Affairs, 5 Sep. 2025
Since the receiver needed these records to do his job of marshaling the assets of the receivership defendants, and Brooksby and the others were withholding those documents, the receiver's ability to carry out his task was impaired.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marshaling
Noun
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Trump has confirmed what could be one of the largest mobilization strategies for the party-- a 'midterm convention' ahead of the 2026 races.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Nov. 2025
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That old story survived the reevaluation of war that took place during the Enlightenment; the transformation of the modern battlefield by mass mobilization and factory-scale killing in the twentieth century; and now, the separation between killer and target facilitated by technology.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The police department’s various districts are organizing fundraisers to send officers to National Police Week.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Something that makes any trip easier is organizing all my devices and their charging cables into one place.—
John Lonsdale,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Mike Vrabel has breathed life into the New England Patriots, guiding them to a 7-2 start while riding a six-game winning streak despite fielding a roster that still has its fair share of deficiencies.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Mamdani, 34, is a charismatic socialist who has limited experience in the private sector and seems utterly unconcerned about his guiding philosophy’s long track record of creating misery.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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E-commerce transactions are managed end-to-end without friction, from building a shopping cart and applying discounts to arranging delivery and processing returns.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
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Join Chloe Mullen, a junior at Cathedral Catholic High School and member of the National Honor Society, for a special flower arranging workshop.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The simplification of this rallying cry points to the exhibition’s sagacious curatorial focus.—
Michaëla de Lacaze Mohrmann,
Artforum,
1 Jan. 2026
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Feels in solidarity with other rallying cries to push back on systems and ideologies rooted in hierarchy and determining which bodies are deemed enough.—
Caroline Rothstein,
InStyle,
30 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Re-establishing agreements, mobilizing crews and experts, and rebuilding the hardware to get the work done won't be easy, according to Bullock.—
Ken Molestina,
CBS News,
5 Jan. 2026
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During the 2022 midterm elections, Arabella network pumped over $62 million into groups focused on registering, engaging, and mobilizing voters, largely from demographics that have historically favored the Democratic Party.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
1 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Maresca, who arrived at Chelsea in June 2024 after steering Leicester City to the Championship title, left having won the Conference League and Club World Cup.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
2 Jan. 2026
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Although the treaty's implementation will take years and ratification requires political involvement, the agreement would not exist without Matsoso steering the ship.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
31 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Related Stories In a nutsell, the test arranged by the cutter’s union documented that AI tools are great for organizing, classifying and summarizing.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
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Cal Fire updated Saratoga’s Fire Hazard Severity Zone map in June, classifying some southwestern portions of the city as moderate or high fire hazard zones.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Marshaling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marshaling. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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