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variants also marshall

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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
The fire apparently started outside the home, but the fire marshal is still investigating the cause. Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 15 Aug. 2025 The fire marshal’s office looks at burn patterns, evidentiary samples and examines equipment and appliances, even light switches. Gracie Stockton, Twin Cities, 11 Aug. 2025
Noun
Graff’s success is in marshaling, corralling. Book Marks september 11, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025 But the document marshals this evidence to support the claim that mRNA vaccines, which are designed to produce spike proteins, cause the same harm – which is not accurate. Deborah Fuller, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for marshal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marshal
Verb
  • The vigil, which had been planned several weeks in advance, was organized by the Genesee County Republican Party as a reaction to violent incidents such as the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
    Tess Ware, Freep.com, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Try MyRecipes, our digital recipe box to stash and organize all your favorite Better Homes & Gardens recipes.
    Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Francesca and Maple, along with their mom, accompanied Bateman to the premiere of Black Rabbit at the Toronto International Film Festival, where the family posed on the red carpet together.
    Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Both novels take on the spiritual hollowness that can accompany a life built on material aspirations.
    Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Sonar revealed ancient relics along the sea floor, including a series of colossal structures standing 20 feet high and arranged in rows, as well as several anchors and amphora.
    Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 24 Sep. 2025
  • But Bradley’s not super bothered, because her informant has messaged her and arranged a meeting in Central Park.
    Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The family of Adair, a Kansas City, Kansas, man allegedly killed by a Wyandotte County sheriff’s deputy in July, is calling for authorities to release video evidence related to his death to the public for the sake of accountability and transparency.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2025
  • The company then sent videos to the sheriff’s office for review, where officers approved issuing the violations.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The two organizations will mobilize $200 million to protect 30 million hectares of Amazon rainforest.
    Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Many students have been mobilized by what happened to Kirk.
    Amy DeLaura, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In Florida, where Democrats held a narrow edge as recently as 2020, Republicans now lead the rolls by more than 900,000 voters, a swing of well over a million in just five years.
    Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Erika Kirk has announced her intention to lead Turning Point and further her late husband’s mission.
    Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Distributors and retailers should also dispose of the products and not sell or serve the produce.
    Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 23 Sep. 2025
  • Another safety feature is the fact that placing the borehole in a stable area and drilling deep beyond the water table means the reactor is essentially self-disposing.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The restaurant could not provide a thermometer when a health inspector requested one.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025
  • The inspector observed three doors ceiling tiles in the bathroom soiled, as well as water leaking through the ceiling by the kitchen area.
    David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025

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“Marshal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marshal. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.

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