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
Thank you to everyone in and beyond Minnesota who are mobilized to protect all of our civil and human rights.
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Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
Diasporas are often treated by media and policymakers as monolithic blocs — politically unified, ideologically coherent and ready to be mobilized for regime change.
—Michael Paarlberg, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2026
Ultimately, lasting protection will come from an informed, mobilized public that is prepared to speak out for the dignity and health of their neighbors.
—Matthew Blinstrubas, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026
The march was organized by an activist organization called the Unsustainable Olympics Committee, which mobilized a wide coalition of grassroots sports groups, civic and environmental movements, students, housing activists, combative unions, pro‑Palestine networks and transfeminist collectives.
—Antonia Mortensen, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
Greenleaf and Cloverleaf and Charlie Berens Cloverleaf Infrastructure had purchase agreements with owners in southern Brown County to bring a data center to the area, but residents quickly mobilized to oppose the development.
—Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 6 Feb. 2026
After immigration enforcement in Minneapolis turned deadly, award-winning Indigenous chef Sean Sherman mobilized a call for Congressional action against ICE.
—Serena Maria Daniels, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Feb. 2026
When the Sky Turned Orange commemorates the devastating Eaton Fire one year later by spotlighting how community members mobilized to provide resources, support and healing for families impacted by the tragedy.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 2 Feb. 2026
Nonprofits and coalitions of community organizations like Stand Together Contra Costa, Reimagine Richmond, Alameda County Immigration Legal and Education Partnership and Rapid Response Networks in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties quickly mobilized to verify reports of ICE sightings.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2026
Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
Diasporas are often treated by media and policymakers as monolithic blocs — politically unified, ideologically coherent and ready to be mobilized for regime change.
—Michael Paarlberg, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2026
Ultimately, lasting protection will come from an informed, mobilized public that is prepared to speak out for the dignity and health of their neighbors.
—Matthew Blinstrubas, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026
The march was organized by an activist organization called the Unsustainable Olympics Committee, which mobilized a wide coalition of grassroots sports groups, civic and environmental movements, students, housing activists, combative unions, pro‑Palestine networks and transfeminist collectives.
—Antonia Mortensen, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
Greenleaf and Cloverleaf and Charlie Berens Cloverleaf Infrastructure had purchase agreements with owners in southern Brown County to bring a data center to the area, but residents quickly mobilized to oppose the development.
—Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 6 Feb. 2026
After immigration enforcement in Minneapolis turned deadly, award-winning Indigenous chef Sean Sherman mobilized a call for Congressional action against ICE.
—Serena Maria Daniels, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Feb. 2026
When the Sky Turned Orange commemorates the devastating Eaton Fire one year later by spotlighting how community members mobilized to provide resources, support and healing for families impacted by the tragedy.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 2 Feb. 2026
Nonprofits and coalitions of community organizations like Stand Together Contra Costa, Reimagine Richmond, Alameda County Immigration Legal and Education Partnership and Rapid Response Networks in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties quickly mobilized to verify reports of ICE sightings.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mobilized
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The documents revealed flirtatious emails between Wasserman and Ghislaine Maxwell and details of a 2002 flight Wasserman took to Africa on Epstein’s private plane, as part of a humanitarian trip organized by former President Bill Clinton.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
15 Feb. 2026
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Gordon’s wife, Ann, and Newsom’s father organized elaborate adventures for the Gettys’ four sons and the Newsom children.—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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And this was backed up by Edozie, who was initially in disbelief that he was being summoned to get ready by Edwards.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Then Marner summoned some more heroics playing for Canada, scoring his second OT goal in an international tournament in as many chances.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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With the Sloan Digital Sky Survey, York then marshaled forces to create one single telescope that could map hundreds of millions of objects in the sky — a central telescope systematically scanning the sky, and then releasing massive quantities of data publicly available to any scientist.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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Though December 24 and 26 were federal holidays, the new Commissioner marshalled the staff at the more than 1,200 community service outlets to work those days in exchange for overtime payments.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
7 Feb. 2026
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Canada and Finland both rallied back from deficits to win in overtime.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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Canada ultimately rallied to defeat Czechia in overtime thanks to goals from Nathan MacKinnon, Nick Suzuki, and Mitch Marner.—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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One walk is all Tennessee Tech mustered for offense, which is still hitless against Sims through three innings.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Feb. 2026
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Perardi’s family would be next, Youngblood warned, and the only thing that could save them was if Perardi mustered $70,000.—
Matthew Bremner,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2026
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Friends ordered a few too many pizzas to a stranger's house.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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Washington ordered a second group of aircraft carriers to the Middle East, while Iran on Monday began a new military drill in the Strait of Hormuz.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Alberdi is the rare filmmaker to enter the Berlinale with distribution for her film already arranged.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2026
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The two feel fortunate their national Olympic committees arranged for them to bunk together at Cortina's Olympic village, since typically only teammates share housing.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Mobilized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mobilized. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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