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
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.
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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
Guiteau is interesting, too, a clearly troubled man who became mobilized in ways the series links unavoidably, for me at least, to current online message boards and other radical corners of the web.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
In Venezuela’s July 28, 2024, presidential election, the democratic movement led by Machado mobilized more than a million volunteers across the country to monitor and collect digital copies of official voting tallies, known as actas, before Maduro’s security forces could seize them.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 5 Nov. 2025
Reporters for both of our news organizations mobilized across the city, working double duty as journalists and as residents doing their best to keep their homes and families safe.
—ABC News, 5 Nov. 2025
Like Obama in 2008, Mamdani has mobilized an army of foot soldiers, putting the social in social movement.
—Ben Adler, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
There are now just under 2,400 National Guard troops mobilized in Washington, including those from the district, Louisiana, Mississippi, Ohio, South Carolina, West Virginia, Georgia, and Alabama.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 2025
Taneka serves on the board of the Autism Acceptance Center and has mobilized the Buccaneers organization to spearhead service activities throughout Tampa, focusing particularly on women and families.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 29 Oct. 2025
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
Guiteau is interesting, too, a clearly troubled man who became mobilized in ways the series links unavoidably, for me at least, to current online message boards and other radical corners of the web.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
In Venezuela’s July 28, 2024, presidential election, the democratic movement led by Machado mobilized more than a million volunteers across the country to monitor and collect digital copies of official voting tallies, known as actas, before Maduro’s security forces could seize them.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 5 Nov. 2025
Reporters for both of our news organizations mobilized across the city, working double duty as journalists and as residents doing their best to keep their homes and families safe.
—ABC News, 5 Nov. 2025
Like Obama in 2008, Mamdani has mobilized an army of foot soldiers, putting the social in social movement.
—Ben Adler, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
There are now just under 2,400 National Guard troops mobilized in Washington, including those from the district, Louisiana, Mississippi, Ohio, South Carolina, West Virginia, Georgia, and Alabama.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 2025
Taneka serves on the board of the Autism Acceptance Center and has mobilized the Buccaneers organization to spearhead service activities throughout Tampa, focusing particularly on women and families.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mobilized
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Oscar-winning directors Spike Lee, George Miller, Giuseppe Tornatore and Gus Van Sant are also expected at the event, which is being organized by the Vatican’s culture office as part of the Catholic Church’s ongoing Holy Year celebrations.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
11 Nov. 2025
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The Women in Entertainment gala is one of many events organized by The Hollywood Reporter annually, including, most recently, the Creators A-List dinner and the Power Business Managers breakfast.—
THR Staff,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
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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
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The offense still mustered just 205 yards.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Determinations of genocide, investigative commissions, and sanctions are nowhere near enough to curb the killing—nor are most of the peacemaking efforts mustered thus far.—
Alex de Waal,
Foreign Affairs,
6 Nov. 2025
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There, a mechanic began repairs on the car, but was ordered to stop because of the ongoing court arguments over the car.—
Omar Jimenez,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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On Friday, two federal judges ordered SNAP benefits to be paid from the department's contingency fund, but confusion continued over the issue Tuesday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
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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 16 Nov. 2025.
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