as in organizes
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 mobilizes
When a beloved celebrity dies, the system mobilizes with extraordinary speed and resources.
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Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2026
The declaration will activate the State Emergency Operations Plan, which mobilizes resources to manage the response and contain the wildfire.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Gerardo Dottori’s 1942 Aerial Battle over the Gulf of Naples mobilizes the contrails of its entwining fighter jets to express the effect of new military technology on a crystalline landscape.
—Simon Denny, Artforum, 20 Apr. 2026
She is also involved with Intercessors For America, a Christian ministry that mobilizes people to engage in conservative politics.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 19 Apr. 2026
Family resilience encapsulates how a family responds to stress, communicates, and mobilizes in a crisis or big event.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 14 Apr. 2026
Leftism thus constitutes an ongoing search for new causes to fight on behalf of, in a way that mobilizes adherents and creates solidarity among them.
—Bradley Gitz, Arkansas Online, 23 Mar. 2026
Antifa mobilizes in support of comrades on trial Ahead of jury deliberations, supporters of the defendants staged a protest on Wednesday afternoon outside the courthouse, with the apparent purpose of swaying the jury’s decision.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
Cortisol mobilizes sugar for you while insulin stores sugar.
—Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 3 Mar. 2026
Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2026
The declaration will activate the State Emergency Operations Plan, which mobilizes resources to manage the response and contain the wildfire.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Gerardo Dottori’s 1942 Aerial Battle over the Gulf of Naples mobilizes the contrails of its entwining fighter jets to express the effect of new military technology on a crystalline landscape.
—Simon Denny, Artforum, 20 Apr. 2026
She is also involved with Intercessors For America, a Christian ministry that mobilizes people to engage in conservative politics.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 19 Apr. 2026
Family resilience encapsulates how a family responds to stress, communicates, and mobilizes in a crisis or big event.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 14 Apr. 2026
Leftism thus constitutes an ongoing search for new causes to fight on behalf of, in a way that mobilizes adherents and creates solidarity among them.
—Bradley Gitz, Arkansas Online, 23 Mar. 2026
Antifa mobilizes in support of comrades on trial Ahead of jury deliberations, supporters of the defendants staged a protest on Wednesday afternoon outside the courthouse, with the apparent purpose of swaying the jury’s decision.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
Cortisol mobilizes sugar for you while insulin stores sugar.
—Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mobilizes
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It’s always paired with creativity, kindness, and a determination that rallies everyone around her.—
Garrett Kennell,
IndieWire,
1 June 2026
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The recurring event rallies many of the world’s remaining tall ships across uncertain seas—from Peru, the Netherlands, and even India (the latter's vessel is already en route).—
Paige Darrah,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
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The same circadian system that morning sunlight activates can be reinforced or undermined by what’s screwed into your lamps for the next 14 hours.—
Allison Palmer
June 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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Mercury in Cancer, for instance, activates your partnership sector — followed by the sun later this month — bringing focus to romantic, business or close one-on-one dynamics.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
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“Mobilizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mobilizes. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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