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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 leading
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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The Times also reported on Thursday that Benioff’s ties to Trump extended beyond support for his mobilization of the National Guard in American cities.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN Money,
17 Oct. 2025
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Strategists note that his endorsement and mobilization put the governor’s mansion firmly in play.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Indivisible Central Indiana took the lead in organizing the Indianapolis protest while the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana, MADVoters Indiana, Women4Change Indiana, Concerned Clergy of Indianapolis and others assisted and promoted the event.—
Tony Cook,
IndyStar,
18 Oct. 2025
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Another, the Illinois Separation Referendum, has been organizing local ballot measures across rural counties.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The conversation will celebrate O’Brien’s career as one of the leading minds in contemporary comedy.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
14 Oct. 2025
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But being effective at your job isn’t the same as being effective at leading people.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Except for those limitations, the Army is arranging to return those eligible for demobilization as quickly as possible.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Oct. 2025
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Three years at the symphony Starting on his first day, July 27, 2020, Jones’ responsibilities included assigning parts to musicians, managing instruments, arranging production with stage crews and leading the percussion section’s performance.—
Matti Gellman,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Gold mining stocks Gold miners can deliver leveraged upside if bullion keeps rallying, but holding equities comes with a different risk profile, according to market strategists.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
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But the rallying Cavs are still getting points at Louisville, where Miller Moss is heating up with consecutive 300-yard passing efforts.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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While several governments have been pushing for further use of hydrocarbons like coal, oil, and gas for energy production, some businesses and local governments have been mobilizing to fight global warming.—
Jason Del Rey,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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Luos and Kalenjins targeting Kikuyus, and Kikuyus mobilizing reprisal attacks.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Over the past two decades, the ordinances guiding the Office of the Independent Monitor (OIM) have been revised multiple times to strengthen its capacity to serve the public effectively.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
19 Oct. 2025
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Once activated, an external magnet mounted on a robotic arm steers the capsule with precision, guiding it like a joystick to the target area.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This funds Saverino the naturalistic tonal shifts into her character’s feminist, middle-aged adult self, summoning memories and deductions about the lives of her grandmother and mother.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
14 Oct. 2025
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After getting five innings from starter George Kirby and then summoning their best leverage relievers, the Mariners went to Logan Gilbert, then another stud reliever, then Luis Castillo.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Marshaling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marshaling. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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