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variants also marshall

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noun

variants also marshall

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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
Speaking at the bill signing ceremony, Green said Hawaii needed to build more firebreaks and pay a fire marshal. Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025 Six marshals in the courtroom immediately restrained him, telling him to sit down in his chair. Kc Baker, People.com, 23 May 2025
Noun
The decade-long effort included marshaling the political support in the state legislature, plus attracting private investment to ease some of financial burden for the renovation of the shoulders of taxpayers. Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 12 June 2025 The former decision will allow directors Joe and Anthony Russo more time to marshal two of the biggest, most expensive feature films ever made. Adam B. Vary, Variety, 28 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for marshal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marshal
Verb
  • In 2023, Malaysian Roblox players organized a pro-Palestinian protest in the midst of escalating violence in the Middle East.
    Alyssa Mercante, Rolling Stone, 20 June 2025
  • The Journal reported a luxury wedding with 200 guests such as Bezos’ costs about $4 million, citing Jamie Simon, director of events at luxury planning firm Banana Split, which organized the multiday wedding between Sofia Richie Grainge and Atlantic Records CEO Elliot Grainge in 2023.
    Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Verb
  • Wednesday is predicted to put an end to the week’s streak of showers and thunderstorms with mostly sunny conditions expected throughout the day accompanied by a high of 88.
    Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 29 June 2025
  • Costly Fourth of July barbecues in California Fireworks aren’t the only thing accompanying Californians’ Fourth of July celebrations this year — higher grocery prices will as well.
    Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
Verb
  • Palm Beach County Commissioner Sara Baxter has rushed to arrange a commission vote, ratifying it.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2025
  • Attentive staffers will be on hand for towel drops and spritz refills, as well as to help arrange water sports or beach games.
    Cameron Sperance, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2025
Noun
  • The Federal Aviation Administration also responded and will assist the sheriff's office as their probe into the incident continues.
    June 23, CBS News, 23 June 2025
  • The sheriff’s office and the Coast Guard responded about 3 p.m. Saturday to reports that 10 people were in the water next to a capsized boat near California’s D.L. Bliss State Park, at the southwestern end of the lake.
    Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 23 June 2025
Verb
  • Multiple paramedical resources were mobilized, according to French outlet Le Républicain Lorrain.
    Ashley J. DiMella, FOXNews.com, 24 June 2025
  • Mamdani has mobilized young people who generally turn out at a very low rate.
    Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
Verb
  • Fortune helped edit the autobiography of leading Black intellectual Booker T. Washington, and his civil rights organization, National Afro-American League, is considered an important predecessor to the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).
    Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 23 June 2025
  • What are the Spanish Steps? Build between 1723 and 1726, the Spanish Steps lead from the iconic Piazza di Spagna square to the French monastery church Trinita dei Monti, according to Rome's tourist site.
    Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 22 June 2025
Verb
  • In the report, the group laid out its guidelines, which recommend taking cultural context into account when determining how to display or dispose of remains, given that practices such as cremation or postmortem display may be considered traditional by one culture and taboo by another.
    Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 23 June 2025
  • Dig out the roots using a small hand shovel before properly disposing of the roots in a yard waste bag.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 17 June 2025
Noun
  • To learn that, the United States has to ensure ongoing access to nuclear sites by the International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors ( the Iranian parliament has moved a bill to suspend cooperation with the IAEA).
    Vali Nasr, Time, 26 June 2025
  • Michelin’s California Guide is published each year, highlighting the state’s best restaurants according to the company’s team of anonymous inspectors.
    Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025

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“Marshal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marshal. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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