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 Turning Point Action wants at least one staffer in each of Iowa's 99 counties to mobilize the conservative grassroots. — CBS News, 7 Sep. 2026 Turning Point Action wants at least one staffer in each of Iowa’s 99 counties to mobilize the conservative grassroots. — ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026 Its in-house security staff mobilized within seconds, and none of its community members were killed. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026 Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, wrote about working with Steinem to mobilize young voters, making public appearances at interviews and award ceremonies. — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mobilize

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The answer is to not passively accept what is given but to organize to make our voices heard.

— Torie Bosch, STAT, 5 Sep. 2026
But rather than invent a market, ride hailing companies only help to organize the existing pools of drivers — with the right incentives — and connect them to willing but price-sensitive passengers.

— Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of organize

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Suspicions quickly turned to Lizzie as the murderer, even though police were summoned almost immediately and Lizzie showed no signs of blood spatter, on either her clothing or hair.

— Steve Belanger, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026
Philadelphia interim manager Don Mattingly summoned Jonathan Bowlan, and Lile hammered his first pitch to center for his first career pinch homer.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of summon

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Saudi Arabia struggles to rally support With the world’s biggest oil exporter under fire from rebels backed by the Saudis’ regional adversary, the kingdom needs a safe outlet for its crude as well as military assistance.

— Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Leno joined Grove and classic-car owners outside the state Capitol in Sacramento in April 2025 to rally for SB 712, which would have created a broader rolling exemption for collector vehicles at least 35 years old.

— Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of rally

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Earlier this year, Johnson ordered Chicago police to collect evidence for possible felony charges against agents.

— Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
Dialogue comes from recordings with native speakers, and lessons focus on real-world scenarios like ordering food or navigating an airport instead of vocabulary drills.

— StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026

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