mobilizing

verb

present participle of mobilize
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 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 While European companies—especially those located in the cooler climes of northern Europe—may not be historically attuned to the threat of heat stress, many businesses in the region are now mobilizing to address the risks. — Oliver Balch, Fortune, 27 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 The officials said both sides in Yemen’s civil war were mobilizing forces along the front. — Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 26 July 2026 That same night, WCK began mobilizing volunteers in Caracas who had participated in previous emergency responses. — Sonia Osorio, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026 Advertisement The astronomical community is mobilizing against Reflect Orbital. — Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 14 July 2026 KiMi Robinson Ahead of an event that was speculated to be Swift and Kelce's rehearsal dinner at MSG on July 2, members of the couple's inner circle were mobilizing across New York City. — Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mobilizing
  1. organizing
  2. rallying
  3. summoning
  4. marshaling
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  • Available in lengths from 1 to 10 feet, these make an easy solution for organizing and powering your space.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
  • However, for birders like Annyta Vizard, who spent years organizing bird walks at White Farm, the property means more than just agriculture.
    — Tran Chau, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of organizing
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  • But the Cardinals surged with two outs in the fifth, rallying for three runs against Warren to deal the Yankees a 3-1 defeat and a series loss.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Stocks are rallying to start the new week , putting the S & P 500 within striking distance of a record closing high.
    — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of rallying
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  • 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
  • Various Maji clans such as the Omi Clan, or Maji of Water, and Ikú Clan, or Maji of Life and Death, practice different forms of magic, with Omi Tiders wielding waves and Ikù Reapers, like Zelie’s mother, summoning souls.
    — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 28 July 2026
Definition of summoning
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  • 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
Definition of marshaling

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