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
Brett Carlsen/Getty Images In a statement late Saturday night, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said city agencies had been fully mobilized and encouraged New Yorkers to avoid unnecessary travel and remain home if possible.
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Kerry Breen, CBS News, 24 Jan. 2026
Influencers, mobilized by the app, lobbied politicians and mounted protests to save their feeds and follower counts.
—David McCabe, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
This suggests that these trees have evolved a unique defense strategy where chemical compounds are mobilized to seal wounds, while also inhibiting the invasion of pathogens or herbivores.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety announced earlier on Saturday the state's National Guard was mobilized and staging to support local law enforcement and emergency management agencies.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 18 Jan. 2026
The superintendent said the South County Youth Task Force had mobilized the Mariposa Resiliency Center to provide counseling services at the schools and to those in need in the larger community.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2026
Less than a week after the killing, citizens have mobilized in protest.
—Paige Williams, New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2026
In Colombia, the government has mobilized to respond to potential displacement—yet is also facing significant budget constraints and a displacement crisis of its own.
—Ciaran Donnelly, Time, 11 Jan. 2026
Other activist groups have mobilized to track ICE’s presence in Minneapolis — down to the license plate numbers of federal vehicles and the individual officers who drive them.
—Sarah Bedford, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
Kerry Breen, CBS News, 24 Jan. 2026
Influencers, mobilized by the app, lobbied politicians and mounted protests to save their feeds and follower counts.
—David McCabe, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
This suggests that these trees have evolved a unique defense strategy where chemical compounds are mobilized to seal wounds, while also inhibiting the invasion of pathogens or herbivores.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety announced earlier on Saturday the state's National Guard was mobilized and staging to support local law enforcement and emergency management agencies.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 18 Jan. 2026
The superintendent said the South County Youth Task Force had mobilized the Mariposa Resiliency Center to provide counseling services at the schools and to those in need in the larger community.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2026
Less than a week after the killing, citizens have mobilized in protest.
—Paige Williams, New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2026
In Colombia, the government has mobilized to respond to potential displacement—yet is also facing significant budget constraints and a displacement crisis of its own.
—Ciaran Donnelly, Time, 11 Jan. 2026
Other activist groups have mobilized to track ICE’s presence in Minneapolis — down to the license plate numbers of federal vehicles and the individual officers who drive them.
—Sarah Bedford, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mobilized
Verb
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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
Verb
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Martha Ballard, a respected midwife and healer, is summoned to examine the body and determine the cause of death.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
28 Jan. 2026
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When summoned before a congressional committee in December, Noem struck a defiant tone.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Several members of the City Council’s Black Caucus, echoing constituents, resented the resources and attention devoted to the crisis that had not been marshaled for their neighborhoods in recent years.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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Against Villa, who had scored in each of their past 13 games, Palace’s defensive unit held firm, marshalled by Guehi, who was aided adeptly by his young partner.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Ordinary citizens in Minnesota have rallied in large numbers to defend constitutional freedoms.—
Binaifer Nowrojee,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
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Iowa rallied quickly in the second quarter, hitting five three-pointers to cut the Trojans’ halftime lead to just six.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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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According to Sutton, federal agents are now being pushed into volatile crowd-control roles without proper training or coordination because local police have been ordered to stand down.—
Stepheny Price , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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In October, Noem ordered a video blaming Democrats for the government shutdown to be played at airports nationwide.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Afterward, Ruis stripped Yates’ body and arranged it to resemble Jesus’ crucifixion.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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The dealer the men had allegedly arranged to meet with was working undercover for the FBI.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC news,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Mobilized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mobilized. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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