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as in mobilized
to assemble and make ready for action
a command to muster the troops
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as in summoned
to bring together in assembly by or as if by command
all the supporters that I could muster for the fund-raising campaign
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as in comprised
to be made up of
the corps of regular wine drinkers musters only about 10% of the population
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Recent Examples of mustered
That was all the offense either team mustered for a while.
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Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 27 May 2026
New York mustered only six runs during the skid and had scored two or fewer in each of its previous six games.
—CBS News, 27 May 2026
The Cubs mustered just three hits, had no at-bats with runners in scoring position and advanced only one baserunner past first base.
—Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
Slater mustered up the last ounce of energy.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
The Astros mustered three singles and did not take an at-bat with a man in scoring position.
—Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 10 May 2026
The Dodgers mustered just two hits in the defeat and scored three or fewer runs in each game of the series between the first-place teams.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
No Sixer defender cared to contest — because what’s the difference between 74 and 71 points when your team’s only mustered 51 in response?
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 5 May 2026
Dallas has only mustered three five-on-five goals (while giving up 11).
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 27 May 2026
New York mustered only six runs during the skid and had scored two or fewer in each of its previous six games.
—CBS News, 27 May 2026
The Cubs mustered just three hits, had no at-bats with runners in scoring position and advanced only one baserunner past first base.
—Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026
Slater mustered up the last ounce of energy.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
The Astros mustered three singles and did not take an at-bat with a man in scoring position.
—Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 10 May 2026
The Dodgers mustered just two hits in the defeat and scored three or fewer runs in each game of the series between the first-place teams.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
No Sixer defender cared to contest — because what’s the difference between 74 and 71 points when your team’s only mustered 51 in response?
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 5 May 2026
Dallas has only mustered three five-on-five goals (while giving up 11).
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mustered
Verb
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Dozens of organizations, including United Nations agencies and private charities, mobilized to provide water containers, sanitation supplies and building materials.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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Hundreds of young people can now be mobilized through algorithms designed to amplify virality and spectacle.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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Five others escaped the cave’s narrow tunnels after rescue efforts by international experts summoned to the perilous cave in central Laos.—
Kocha Olarn,
CNN Money,
1 June 2026
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Hernandez summoned national media hurricanes to two high school track seasons and a volleyball season in the span of one year.—
Jackson Thompson OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Her mandate spans entertainment TV networks — with marquee events like the Oscars and Grammys —streaming platforms Disney+ and Hulu and Disney’s sports portfolio, mainly comprised of ESPN’s linear and streaming options.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
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Their main competition for the two main trophies in their sights this season comprised Manchester City domestically and PSG in Europe, backed by Abu Dhabi and Qatar, respectively.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Saturday’s protest was organized by groups such as San Jose Against War, the Democratic Socialists of America, Community Service Organization San Jose, and the Community Agency for Resources, Advocacy & Services.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
31 May 2026
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Whoever organized this screening was smart enough to keep the aftermath out of the paper.—
Peter Hessler,
New Yorker,
31 May 2026
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Even inside the courtroom, where cameras were not allowed, enthusiasm for Jackson’s music could not be contained.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
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That sense of exclusivity carries over to the rest of the public areas, and the fireplace lounge, which is as popular with guests as with locals, feels contained but not walled off.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Once, a politician might have built a reputation, made alliances, assembled her base, marshalled her messaging, and embarked on a years-long strategy for change.—
Nathan Heller,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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Morales marshaled the latest march from his hideout in Bolivia’s remote tropics.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
2 June 2026
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What does come to the fort is a bloating sickness that takes many of their young people, Brith’s brother included.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The judge in the Eastern District of Virginia had only ordered the department to temporarily freeze the fund, and barred it from making any payments while the judge considered legal arguments in a lawsuit brought against the fund.—
Katherine Faulders,
ABC News,
1 June 2026
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An immigration judge ordered his removal in 2020.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
1 June 2026
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“Mustered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mustered. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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