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or marshalled
1
as in organized
to assemble and make ready for action
marshaled their forces for battle
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2
as in steered
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 arranged
to put into a particular arrangement
marshal your arguments before you stand up to speak
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Recent Examples of marshaled
With the Sloan Digital Sky Survey, York then marshaled forces to create one single telescope that could map hundreds of millions of objects in the sky — a central telescope systematically scanning the sky, and then releasing massive quantities of data publicly available to any scientist.
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Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Though December 24 and 26 were federal holidays, the new Commissioner marshalled the staff at the more than 1,200 community service outlets to work those days in exchange for overtime payments.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 7 Feb. 2026
In 2014, Bundy and his father, Cliven, marshaled about 1,000 militiamen and other supporters to repel government agents trying to impound their cattle in Bunkerville, Nevada.
—Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 1 Feb. 2026
Against Villa, who had scored in each of their past 13 games, Palace’s defensive unit held firm, marshalled by Guehi, who was aided adeptly by his young partner.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), along with the FBI, DEA, and several other federal agencies, have been marshaled together to target major, non-border metropolitan areas as part of a stricter immigration enforcement strategy.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Nov. 2025
The president also marshaled the power of the federal government to blame Democrats for the shutdown fallout, and took steps to punish them.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
Phoning through the top ranks of the government—leaders at the Pentagon and Department of Justice, Vice President Mike Pence, the Virginia Governor’s office—Pelosi marshaled all corners of Washington to get things back under control.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
Aircraft, ammunition belts, bolts of fabric, mine-working, kilt-making, cement-mixing, nuns, saris and American football have all been marshaled as explanations.
—Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Though December 24 and 26 were federal holidays, the new Commissioner marshalled the staff at the more than 1,200 community service outlets to work those days in exchange for overtime payments.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 7 Feb. 2026
In 2014, Bundy and his father, Cliven, marshaled about 1,000 militiamen and other supporters to repel government agents trying to impound their cattle in Bunkerville, Nevada.
—Jacob Stern, The Atlantic, 1 Feb. 2026
Against Villa, who had scored in each of their past 13 games, Palace’s defensive unit held firm, marshalled by Guehi, who was aided adeptly by his young partner.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), along with the FBI, DEA, and several other federal agencies, have been marshaled together to target major, non-border metropolitan areas as part of a stricter immigration enforcement strategy.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Nov. 2025
The president also marshaled the power of the federal government to blame Democrats for the shutdown fallout, and took steps to punish them.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
Phoning through the top ranks of the government—leaders at the Pentagon and Department of Justice, Vice President Mike Pence, the Virginia Governor’s office—Pelosi marshaled all corners of Washington to get things back under control.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
Aircraft, ammunition belts, bolts of fabric, mine-working, kilt-making, cement-mixing, nuns, saris and American football have all been marshaled as explanations.
—Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marshaled
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On Wednesday, the residency’s first day of service was picketed by protesters organized by White in conjunction with the hospitality-labor organization One Fair Wage.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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Her mother will finally see Where the Silence Is Heard in Copenhagen, where the couple has also organized a meet-up with a group of Chilean exiles.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Mar. 2026
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Alexis Borisy, who has steered billions of dollars over a lengthy career as an investor, helped Nikolic launch a fund of his own and raise more than $100 million in 2024 and 2025, five of the people said.—
Damian Garde,
STAT,
11 Mar. 2026
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This Harvey just silently materialized — slumped in a wheelchair steered by a bored-looking corrections officer.—
Maer Roshan,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
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In Lagos, sourcing a sizable Uber for luggage can be tricky; transport to and from the airport can be arranged at a (costly) premium.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Mar. 2026
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Snider arranged and paid for a nude photoshoot that helped Stratten get noticed by Playboy at age 18.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
14 Mar. 2026
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According to the Republican pollster and strategist Ross Hunt, Wambsganss’s loss, which was a blowout, was due less to mobilized Democrats than to independent and Republican voters turning against her.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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Maybe assets are being mobilized through back channels.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Mar. 2026
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No one held her hand and guided her through the process.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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The idea that military campaigns should only be undertaken if there was a clear national security threat, a clear goal and a clear exit strategy became known as the Powell Doctrine and guided American policy in the latter part of the 20th Century.—
Carl Leubsdorf,
Mercury News,
14 Mar. 2026
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The charge is classified as a class 2 misdemeanor, a low-level offense that can result in jail time, a fine or probation, according to legal groups based in Arizona.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Risk can be classified as low, borderline, intermediate, high, or very high, based on factors including current cholesterol levels, diabetes, smoking, weight, and family history.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Where ancient midwives had summoned divine assistance by uttering incantations, medieval maternity caregivers called upon saintly mothers by reciting rhythmical charms.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
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Maria’s brothers, with their perpetual runny noses, are summoned with a sniffly wipe.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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The 2023 megahit film screening will be accompanied live by Barbie Land Sinfonietta, an all-women orchestra, performing both the score and pop songs from the soundtrack.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2026
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Crispy chicken thighs are a quick-cooking springtime favorite, and it is accompanied by a burst of flavors in this recipe, which incorporates fresh radishes and a little drizzle of honey.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Marshaled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marshaled. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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