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variants also marshall

marshal

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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
According to Brennan, the most troublesome law enforcement officers were 5,000 men deputized by the U.S. marshal. Robert Loerzel, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2025 The fire marshal regulates oil and gas pipelines across the state and must approve the pipelines’ full restart, which is key to the company’s commercial success. Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 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
  • Lucile Bluford Day in KC The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated - Beta Omega Chapter is organizing events in honor of Bluford on Tuesday at the Kansas City Public Library.
    Ramal Nasim, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2025
  • Organizations that fund long-term capabilities, organize around value streams and empower cross-functional product teams consistently deliver results faster and with greater impact.
    Alex Adamopoulos, Forbes.com, 30 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
  • According to El País, Leyva traveled to the U.S. in April and tried to arrange meetings with high-profile Republicans including Florida U.S. Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
    Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 30 June 2025
  • Similar to a puzzle, the goal is for kids to arrange the strings in a way that fits within the board’s pattern.
    Laura Lu, Parents, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • Anyone along creeks, streams and the Guadalupe River should seek higher ground, the sheriff's office said.
    Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 5 July 2025
  • Comments on a Facebook post from the Kerr County sheriff’s office were riddled with photos of people in the flood zone.
    Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 4 July 2025
Verb
  • Steff Reed is a musician, cultural organizer, and scholar whose work bridges the arts, political education, and liberation theology to mobilize communities toward healing, justice, and collective liberation.
    Suzanne Cope July 3, Literary Hub, 3 July 2025
  • Walz retired from the National Guard in 2005 before his unit was ordered to mobilize for the war in Iraq, and the unit did not go to Iraq until about 10 months after his retirement.
    Lawrence Andrea, jsonline.com, 3 July 2025
Verb
  • Studios with a deal for FilmRise, a leading indie distributor of digital streaming content.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 1 July 2025
  • That’s why two months ago, in the most extraordinary election of my lifetime, Canadians chose Mark Carney to lead them away from America.
    Stephen Marche, The Atlantic, 1 July 2025
Verb
  • Before completing this step, make sure all of your wipes, paper towels, and other things used to clean your bathroom have been disposed of in this trash can.
    Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
  • People also get upset when their neighbors are too lazy to dispose of the leaves and just blow them out of their yard.
    Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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

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“Marshal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marshal. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.

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