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
Residents in Miami-Dade's Redland area are mobilizing to compel county officials to allocate dedicated annual funding for road resurfacing and maintenance, citing dangerous and deep potholes that frequently damage vehicles.
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Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 13 June 2026
President Roosevelt also led the United States through the Second World War, mobilizing the Nation after the attack on Pearl Harbor, and serving as Commander-in-Chief throughout the Allied effort to defeat Nazism and fascism.
—New York Times, 11 June 2026
Flatow first joined the RIAA in 1995, working on mobilizing artist and industry engagement around the passage of the Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings Act.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 June 2026
But environmental groups, some state lawmakers and parents are mobilizing to fight it.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
Democrats in Maricopa County have benefited from more than a decade of political organizing among Latinos mobilizing against hard-line immigration enforcement.
—Rebecca Santana, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
As risks mount from a rare strain of the deadly virus, UNICEF is mobilizing emergency supplies and rapid response personnel to help contain the spread and protect children and families.
—Maryanne Murray Buechner, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Unions can help boost candidates with funding and by mobilizing their members.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 26 Apr. 2026
And mobilizing Republicans is key to winning in California.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 13 June 2026
President Roosevelt also led the United States through the Second World War, mobilizing the Nation after the attack on Pearl Harbor, and serving as Commander-in-Chief throughout the Allied effort to defeat Nazism and fascism.
—New York Times, 11 June 2026
Flatow first joined the RIAA in 1995, working on mobilizing artist and industry engagement around the passage of the Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings Act.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 June 2026
But environmental groups, some state lawmakers and parents are mobilizing to fight it.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
Democrats in Maricopa County have benefited from more than a decade of political organizing among Latinos mobilizing against hard-line immigration enforcement.
—Rebecca Santana, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
As risks mount from a rare strain of the deadly virus, UNICEF is mobilizing emergency supplies and rapid response personnel to help contain the spread and protect children and families.
—Maryanne Murray Buechner, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Unions can help boost candidates with funding and by mobilizing their members.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 26 Apr. 2026
And mobilizing Republicans is key to winning in California.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mobilizing
Verb
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In the immediate aftermath of the stabbing, Lang was responsible for organizing a protest in support of Metcalf.—
Shawna Mizelle,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Workers describe unpaid wages and threats The AP spoke to four workers from Kenya and one from India at a trade union center where officials were organizing assistance, including legal help and housing.—
Colleen Barry,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Carolina showed a fight that not only brought the Hurricanes back into the series by rallying to win 4-3 in overtime on Seth Jarvis' one-timer, but would serve as their signature throughout the series.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Carolina showed a fight that not only brought the Hurricanes back into the series by rallying to win 4-3 in overtime on Seth Jarvis’ one-timer, but would serve as their signature throughout the series.—
Mark Anderson,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Proving that this specific receptor is responsible for releasing predator-summoning signals, though, was extremely tricky.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2026
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Fenix launched into his comeback, summoning the will of the people through a series of clotheslines and topped off with a beautiful dive to the outside.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Verb
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At its height, a period extending from the middle of the 16th century to the beginning of the 18th, the Mughal Empire controlled almost the entire Indian subcontinent, marshaling vast amounts of money and manpower.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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No doubt Riley deserved the ultimate honor in both cities, as architect of the Lakers’ multichampionship Showtime era and later, currently, grand-marshaling the Heat’s run of three NBA titles.—
Greg Cote
February 25,
Miami Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Mobilizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mobilizing. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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