as in to organize
to assemble and make ready for action
we are prepared to mobilize the troops on very short notice
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Recent Examples of mobilize
In Venezuela’s July 28, 2024, presidential election, the democratic movement led by Machado mobilized more than a million volunteers across the country to monitor and collect digital copies of official voting tallies, known as actas, before Maduro’s security forces could seize them.
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 5 Nov. 2025
Reporters for both of our news organizations mobilized across the city, working double duty as journalists and as residents doing their best to keep their homes and families safe.
—ABC News, 5 Nov. 2025
Corbyn shared the phone-banking link which leads a website organized by the Democratic Socialists of America’s NYC chapter which is urging volunteers to mobilize voters for Mamdani.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Like Obama in 2008, Mamdani has mobilized an army of foot soldiers, putting the social in social movement.
—Ben Adler, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 5 Nov. 2025
Reporters for both of our news organizations mobilized across the city, working double duty as journalists and as residents doing their best to keep their homes and families safe.
—ABC News, 5 Nov. 2025
Corbyn shared the phone-banking link which leads a website organized by the Democratic Socialists of America’s NYC chapter which is urging volunteers to mobilize voters for Mamdani.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Like Obama in 2008, Mamdani has mobilized an army of foot soldiers, putting the social in social movement.
—Ben Adler, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mobilize
Verb
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According to Blair, the two members on shift would often organize alternative sleeping rotas that left just one individual with a straightforward password and all the power.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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The exhibit is co-organized by the American Federation of Arts and the Rembrandt House Museum in Amsterdam.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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His staff kept track of the women and girls, summoning as many as three a day.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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After Itsaragrisil eventually summoned security to escort Bosch out of the auditorium, other pageant hopefuls stood up to follow suit, as seen in the livestream feed.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Mizuho’s $500 price target implies that shares of Domino’s could rally 25% from their Friday close.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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In the third quarter, Thomas tried to rally the Panthers.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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Guests can order the complimentary coffee in-bakery, through the mobile app, or online using code FREECOFFEE.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
11 Nov. 2025
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The Federal Aviation Administration on Friday ordered a reduction in flights due to stress on unpaid air traffic controllers.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Mobilize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mobilize. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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