as in organizing
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 mobilizing
The Mexican National Guard and Army units from central Mexico and states neighboring Jalisco are currently mobilizing to reinforce security, the Defense Department said.
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Bonny Chu , Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 22 Feb. 2026
The first call for help was a silent text message from an emergency beacon, mobilizing a small army of rescuers dispatched from different directions.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
In order to get ahead of the storm, Mamdani ordered the Sanitation Department to begin mobilizing their fleet earlier than usual, including specific pieces of equipment to help clear bus stops and sidewalks.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
But Hollywood has been mobilizing to take the video generator to task.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 20 Feb. 2026
The court also convicted and sentenced several former military and police officials involved in enforcing Yoon's martial law decree, including ex-Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun, who received a 30-year jail term for his central role in planning the measure and mobilizing the military.
—CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
The court also convicted and sentenced several former military and police officials involved in enforcing Yoon’s martial law decree, including ex-Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun, who received a 30-year jail term for his central role in planning the measure and mobilizing the military.
—ABC News, 19 Feb. 2026
An accurate mapping of Syria’s reconstruction needs is essential to mobilizing international aid.
—Alaa Shahine Salha, semafor.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Weekly attendance data is essential for precision, coordination between CPS and communities, and mobilizing additional support from philanthropy, city wards and community safety initiatives.
—Daniel Anello, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Bonny Chu , Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 22 Feb. 2026
The first call for help was a silent text message from an emergency beacon, mobilizing a small army of rescuers dispatched from different directions.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
In order to get ahead of the storm, Mamdani ordered the Sanitation Department to begin mobilizing their fleet earlier than usual, including specific pieces of equipment to help clear bus stops and sidewalks.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
But Hollywood has been mobilizing to take the video generator to task.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 20 Feb. 2026
The court also convicted and sentenced several former military and police officials involved in enforcing Yoon's martial law decree, including ex-Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun, who received a 30-year jail term for his central role in planning the measure and mobilizing the military.
—CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
The court also convicted and sentenced several former military and police officials involved in enforcing Yoon’s martial law decree, including ex-Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun, who received a 30-year jail term for his central role in planning the measure and mobilizing the military.
—ABC News, 19 Feb. 2026
An accurate mapping of Syria’s reconstruction needs is essential to mobilizing international aid.
—Alaa Shahine Salha, semafor.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Weekly attendance data is essential for precision, coordination between CPS and communities, and mobilizing additional support from philanthropy, city wards and community safety initiatives.
—Daniel Anello, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mobilizing
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The beginnings of the visits date back to 2007, when Sisters Pat Murphy and JoAnn Persch started organizing weekly prayer vigils outside the building.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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When asked about foreign influence in Indiana's anti-ICE protests, Banks' Senate spokesperson Jessica McCune said multiple groups organizing protests and actions are part of a financial support network tied to Singham.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
19 Feb. 2026
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Video shared Sunday and verified by NBC News shows students rallying during a protest in Shariff University in Tehran.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
23 Feb. 2026
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The Lone Star Five have been crisscrossing the state, rallying the faithful and encouraging them to nudge friends, family and neighbors to cast ballots before early voting ends Friday.—
Gromer Jeffers Jr,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Feb. 2026
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The Puerto Rican singer surrounded himself with men and women cutting down the stalks, summoning the territory’s centuries-long colonization, in which sugar played a central role.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
9 Feb. 2026
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After her death, the South Jakarta Police Criminal Investigation Unit launched an investigation, summoning at least five individuals for question.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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As a private attorney, Romano is marshaling his experience to help people enmeshed in labor disputes.—
Scott MacFarlane,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Over thousands of years of history, our propaganda has repeatedly sought to portray ourselves as the plucky underdogs, surviving against huge physical odds by marshaling our intelligence and native cunning against the brute forces of nature.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Mobilizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mobilizing. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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