as in organized
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 mobilized
Dozens of organizations, including United Nations agencies and private charities, mobilized to provide water containers, sanitation supplies and building materials.
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Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Hundreds of young people can now be mobilized through algorithms designed to amplify virality and spectacle.
—Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
The player group, which mobilized in March 2025, has been increasingly vocal over the last month, especially around prize money.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 2 June 2026
In response, Colombian students mobilized to demand the creation of a National Constituent Assembly to rewrite the constitution.
—Roberto Andrés, The Dial, 28 May 2026
More than 785 first responders and other emergency personnel, including firefighters, hazardous materials experts, public health officials and environmental scientists, have been mobilized since Friday, Newsom’s office said.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026
The Governor’s Office said more than 785 state and local emergency personnel were mobilized to respond to incident.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 25 May 2026
The same day the fire was discovered, four single-engine air tankers, two ground crews and a helicopter were mobilized.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 22 May 2026
Boulder County residents who mobilized into Company D of the Third Colorado Cavalry at Fort Chambers, along Boulder Creek, took part in the 1864 massacre.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
Hundreds of young people can now be mobilized through algorithms designed to amplify virality and spectacle.
—Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2026
The player group, which mobilized in March 2025, has been increasingly vocal over the last month, especially around prize money.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 2 June 2026
In response, Colombian students mobilized to demand the creation of a National Constituent Assembly to rewrite the constitution.
—Roberto Andrés, The Dial, 28 May 2026
More than 785 first responders and other emergency personnel, including firefighters, hazardous materials experts, public health officials and environmental scientists, have been mobilized since Friday, Newsom’s office said.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2026
The Governor’s Office said more than 785 state and local emergency personnel were mobilized to respond to incident.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 25 May 2026
The same day the fire was discovered, four single-engine air tankers, two ground crews and a helicopter were mobilized.
—Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 22 May 2026
Boulder County residents who mobilized into Company D of the Third Colorado Cavalry at Fort Chambers, along Boulder Creek, took part in the 1864 massacre.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mobilized
Verb
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Afterwards, guests attended a private aperitif organized in the area of Piazza Sant'Anna, which was completely cordoned off and teeming with law enforcement.—
Stefania Conrieri,
Vanity Fair,
7 June 2026
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The Buffalo Grove Pride Parade is organized in collaboration with the Buffalo Grove Park District and the Pinta Pride Project.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
Verb
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Five others escaped the cave’s narrow tunnels after rescue efforts by international experts summoned to the perilous cave in central Laos.—
Kocha Olarn,
CNN Money,
1 June 2026
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Hernandez summoned national media hurricanes to two high school track seasons and a volleyball season in the span of one year.—
Jackson Thompson OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Once, a politician might have built a reputation, made alliances, assembled her base, marshalled her messaging, and embarked on a years-long strategy for change.—
Nathan Heller,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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Morales marshaled the latest march from his hideout in Bolivia’s remote tropics.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Maryland State troopers rallied behind a student, whose dad died while in the line of duty, during her high school graduation on Thursday.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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East Ridge rallied from an 11-9 deficit with two goals in the final minute of regulation to force overtime and Leo Stalsberg scored just seconds into the extra session to give the top-seed Raptors a 12-11 victory.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Some time later, however, King Ben-hadad of Aram mustered his entire army and besieged Samaria.—
Helaine Williams,
Arkansas Online,
6 June 2026
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All the back-and-forth came to an ice-cold end to start the second half as the Knicks only mustered two points through the first five minutes of the third quarter, as the Spurs’ lead grew to as many as 14.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
Verb
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The judge in the Eastern District of Virginia had only ordered the department to temporarily freeze the fund, and barred it from making any payments while the judge considered legal arguments in a lawsuit brought against the fund.—
Katherine Faulders,
ABC News,
1 June 2026
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An immigration judge ordered his removal in 2020.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
1 June 2026
Verb
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The five-bedroom estate is arranged around a central pool courtyard, creating a private interior world of gardens, shaded terraces and open-air gathering spaces.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Police in Las Vegas arranged for him to be arrested and then extradited to California, Clark said.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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“Mobilized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mobilized. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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