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also marshalls
1
as in organizes
to assemble and make ready for action
marshaled their forces for battle
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2
as in guides
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 orders
to put into a particular arrangement
marshal your arguments before you stand up to speak
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Recent Examples of marshals
Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
The Executive Control Network (ECN) is the pragmatic adult in the room, the Editor that marshals frontoparietal systems in pursuit of internal goals and strategic planning.
—Big Think, 23 Oct. 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
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, The Conversation, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
Myrick marshals an impressive array of empirical data to document patterns of extreme polarization within democracies and its impact on international relations.
—Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
The Executive Control Network (ECN) is the pragmatic adult in the room, the Editor that marshals frontoparietal systems in pursuit of internal goals and strategic planning.
—Big Think, 23 Oct. 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
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, The Conversation, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marshals
Verb
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In the closing days, Springsteen delivered speeches and performed songs at several Obama rallies.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2026
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Therefore, experts urge investors not to rush to buy gold when its price rallies, but instead view it as part of a diverse portfolio.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
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Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin reopened in April with overhauled ride vehicles, upgraded interactive blasters, and a new character named Buddy who guides guests through the mission.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
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Technological convergence, not a single technology, guides the future.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Corlys orders his men to thread the rocky Dragonstone pass at low tide, even relieving the helmsman of the ship’s wheel at the crucial moment.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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Agent Greer orders him to drop the weapon.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
18 June 2026
Noun
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The author argues that sheriffs should not have independent authority over ballots and election procedures, and calls for the state legislature to clarify sheriff powers by amending the constitution to make sheriffs appointed rather than elected, similar to police chiefs.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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Those sheriffs were featured in a recent Courier Journal investigation that found that one in six Kentucky counties has had a sheriff criminally charged or convicted since 2010.—
Josh Wood,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Sep. 2025
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Through HopeHub, individuals connect with a community advocate who mobilizes faith and community partners to address immediate needs while building long-term stability in housing, healthcare and employment, then are guided to Arkansas Launch for job opportunities, training and career support.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 June 2026
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Yet vision alone rarely mobilizes sustained effort in conditions of uncertainty or disruption.—
Nele Dael,
Harvard Business Review,
11 June 2026
Verb
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The system accelerates, brakes and steers the vehicle in the lane.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
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Smoked paprika, six cloves of garlic, fresh mint, and lemon juice create a smoky, citrusy, bright flavor combo that steers ordinary chicken breast into decidedly unexpected territory.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 June 2026
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And then someone arranges logistics and provides the weapon.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
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Aria even has a musical director, who arranges performances and special events and compiles soundtracks for individual stays.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
4 June 2026
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The driver then ran north through yards in a nearby neighborhood and was not found after troopers and deputies searched the area with K-9 units and drones, the agency said.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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The driver refused to stop and troopers gave chase but DPS said the troopers lost sight of the vehicle and called off the chase.—
Steven Rosenbaum,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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“Marshals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marshals. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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