MOBILIZE Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

mobilize

verb

ˈmō-bə-ˌlīz

Definition of mobilize

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 Her ability to mobilize the population could force the other participants to give greater weight to public demands for a timely election. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026 These attacks have prompted fresh efforts to mobilize Muslim voters in Texas. — Peter Slevin, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026 The result exposed vulnerabilities in Lula’s reelection bid, from frustration over the cost of living and crime to difficulties mobilizing parts of his traditional base. — Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026 Paris police estimated turnout at 110,000, with demonstrators mobilizing despite restrictions that confined the march to the city’s southeastern edge, away from the center. — Richard Engel, NBC news, 24 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mobilize

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Ebola is changing how African governments organize their response, Kaseya said, with Nigeria’s case prompting stronger solidarity across the continent.

— Ruben Nyanguila, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026
The concierge can also organize hydroplane trips across Lake Como, a private dinner behind closed doors beneath Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper, and a day of personal shopping in Italy’s fashion capital.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of organize

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But the Rays, also seeking their first championship, rallied in the bottom half after a throwing error by third baseman Joey Ortiz on Junior Caminero’s leadoff grounder against reliever Antonio Senzatela.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
The exit polls suggested his opponents — led by Netanyahu’s chief rival, Gadi Eisenkot, who also rallied exuberant supporters in Tel Aviv early on Wednesday — could secure a solid majority in the next parliament.

— Giovanna Dell'Orto, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026

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In August 2022, Garza was ruled mentally incompetent to stand trial and ordered to be jailed until a bed in a state mental health treatment facility was available.

— Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
An Eagle man charged with animal cruelty in the shooting deaths of two caged cats was ordered to serve a total of 14 days in jail after accepting a plea deal in August, according to court records.

— Harllie Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 23 Oct. 2026

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