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
The 2025-26 cycle, in its early stages, has also mobilized students, laborers, women, and ethnic minorities, suggesting the potential for broader mobilization amid unbearable economic conditions.
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Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2026
Residents of east Fort Worth have mobilized to shut down a rock crushing operation near the West Fork of the Trinity River that is operating without a zoning permit.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, Beijing has increasingly encouraged domestic chip purchases and mobilized billions in public funds towards development.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 2 Jan. 2026
Disenchantment with the future – and an accompanying unwillingness to have kids – have at points become a rallying cry for people in China, in particular during the pandemic when the government mobilized stringent measures to stop the spread of the virus.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 1 Jan. 2026
The emergency proclamation allows state resources and support to be mobilized quickly for local governments and the deployment of the California National Guard, according to Newsom’s office.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 24 Dec. 2025
When that pastor—who became Kirk’s pastor—and others resisted church lockdowns during the coronavirus pandemic, Kirk mobilized them for political action.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 22 Dec. 2025
But during his mayoral campaign, Mamdani also successfully mobilized a large cohort of younger voters, a demographic potentially key to the party’s future success.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
The Consortium, meanwhile, has mobilized hundreds of millions of dollars toward sustainable development in the Amazon.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2026
Residents of east Fort Worth have mobilized to shut down a rock crushing operation near the West Fork of the Trinity River that is operating without a zoning permit.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, Beijing has increasingly encouraged domestic chip purchases and mobilized billions in public funds towards development.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 2 Jan. 2026
Disenchantment with the future – and an accompanying unwillingness to have kids – have at points become a rallying cry for people in China, in particular during the pandemic when the government mobilized stringent measures to stop the spread of the virus.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 1 Jan. 2026
The emergency proclamation allows state resources and support to be mobilized quickly for local governments and the deployment of the California National Guard, according to Newsom’s office.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 24 Dec. 2025
When that pastor—who became Kirk’s pastor—and others resisted church lockdowns during the coronavirus pandemic, Kirk mobilized them for political action.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 22 Dec. 2025
But during his mayoral campaign, Mamdani also successfully mobilized a large cohort of younger voters, a demographic potentially key to the party’s future success.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
The Consortium, meanwhile, has mobilized hundreds of millions of dollars toward sustainable development in the Amazon.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mobilized
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It was organized by the New York Immigration Coalition.—
Ali Bauman,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Her brother shaved his head alongside her, while friends organized care packages, drove her to sessions and offered constant encouragement.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Goalkeeper Pablo Sisniega was summoned from the bench in the first half of San Diego FC’s playoff game against the Portland Timbers last week and, for about 70 minutes, looked to be leading the team to its biggest win yet.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 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
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Phoning through the top ranks of the government—leaders at the Pentagon and Department of Justice, Vice President Mike Pence, the Virginia Governor’s office—Pelosi marshaled all corners of Washington to get things back under control.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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It can be marshaled to support both sides or neither side.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
26 Oct. 2025
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Kardashian, Close and the other All’s Fair stars have rallied fan support.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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Akamai Technologies — The cloud security stock rallied 11% on better-than-expected third-quarter earnings .—
Scott Schnipper,
CNBC,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Drouin has mustered just three goals in 36 games.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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All this because the state hasn’t mustered the political will to stand up to the gas industry and redirect these wasteful investments towards modern, clean and cost-effective alternatives.—
Anshul Gupta,
New York Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Questions about education funding Amid the state’s revenue shortfall, Little in August ordered state agencies other than public schools to cut spending by 3%.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
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Cashier Sandra Cornejo said the suspect ordered Oreo ice cream before pulling out a knife and demanding money.—
Zach Boetto,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Dickey also has to try to balance getting at least six home games per year while honoring the home-and-home series that have been arranged.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Department of Children's Services has arranged for the children to stay with a relative.—
Andy Humbles,
Nashville Tennessean,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Mobilized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mobilized. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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