mobilizing

present participle of mobilize

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Recent Examples of mobilizing Analysts say the Houthis appear to be mobilizing for an offensive that would aim to take more of the Red Sea coastline. Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026 Organizers say the celebratory atmosphere helps their larger goal of mobilizing voters. Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2026 Keeping trans women out of women’s spaces therefore became a central focus for gender critical campaigners and a key strategy for mobilizing fear. Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2026 The New Development Bank, which is seeded by China, India, and Russia along with other countries in the BRICS consortium, is mobilizing resources for infrastructure and sustainable development in emerging markets and developing countries. Eghosa E. Osaghae, Foreign Affairs, 11 Aug. 2026 Taiwan is conducting its largest-ever annual military preparedness drills alongside extensive civil defense exercises aimed at mobilizing a whole-of-society response in the event of conflict with China. Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 11 Aug. 2026 Experienced leaders can contribute by convening people, mobilizing resources, building coalitions and turning ideas into execution. Ricardo Bellino, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Last month, Bass issued orders mandating Lineage remove all food waste within 45 days and mobilizing resources to assist the community. Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026 That law permits mobilizing troops only to suppress rebellion or enforce federal law when states cannot or will not do so. James Robenalt, Vanity Fair, 27 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mobilizing
Verb
  • His campaign spent the summer ramping up fundraising, staff and organizing infrastructure.
    ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Others are organizing underground schools to fill gaps in education and collaborating closely with Afghans in exile to prepare legal action against the Taliban’s abuses.
    Rina Amiri, Foreign Affairs, 14 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The situation in Colombia is all-hands-on-deck and a litany of organizations worldwide are rallying together to get aid to earthquake victims.
    Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The Red Sox had cruised to a 13-1 win on Friday night, rolling to that victory one night after rallying five times against the White Sox in a 13-inning marathon.
    Curt Anderson, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The friends haven’t seen each other in some time, though Frankie spends many an evening parked outside the hospice in his car, summoning the gumption to visit.
    Guy Lodge, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The woods could be hiding places of witches and sorcerers, disguised as the old and feeble, but capable of summoning wonder and terrors, charms as well as curses.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 July 2026
Verb
  • China's financial system has been central to Beijing's tech and industrial ambitions, marshaling vast sums into strategic sectors, such as electric vehicles, artificial intelligence, and renewable energy.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 16 July 2026
  • The Manchester City star is fully back to his 2024 Ballon d’Or-winning self, marshaling the middle, providing amazing connection between the front and back and even annoying the French players with some gamesmanship near the end.
    Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 14 July 2026

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“Mobilizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mobilizing. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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