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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
Unfortunately, that production vanished in the playoffs as Roslovic mustered just one point in six games.
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Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Some time later, however, King Ben-hadad of Aram mustered his entire army and besieged Samaria.
—Helaine Williams, Arkansas Online, 6 June 2026
All the back-and-forth came to an ice-cold end to start the second half as the Knicks only mustered two points through the first five minutes of the third quarter, as the Spurs’ lead grew to as many as 14.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
That was all the offense either team mustered for a while.
—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
Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Some time later, however, King Ben-hadad of Aram mustered his entire army and besieged Samaria.
—Helaine Williams, Arkansas Online, 6 June 2026
All the back-and-forth came to an ice-cold end to start the second half as the Knicks only mustered two points through the first five minutes of the third quarter, as the Spurs’ lead grew to as many as 14.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
That was all the offense either team mustered for a while.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mustered
Verb
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The Ukrainian public mobilized to resist.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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The leak enraged fans, who mobilized to try and find the source.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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When Barack Obama won the presidency in 2008, the new first lady could have easily summoned a design from fashion’s upper echelons for her inaugural gown.—
Fiona Sinclair Scott,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Her grandson had summoned the officers and reported that someone whom the boy did not know was inside the house, Euless Police Department Assistant Chief Brenda Alvarado said in an interview with a reporter.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Fallon’s entire audience at 30 Rockefeller Plaza’s Studio 6B will be comprised of die-hard Knicks fans who were unable to attend the NBA Finals in person.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
14 June 2026
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The defending national champion Passion, comprised of 2025 AVP MVP Trevor Crabb and 2008 Olympic Gold Medalist Phil Dalhausser, took on Miami’s six-time AVP Best Defender Taylor Crabb and 2024 Paris Olympian Andy Benesh.—
Ava DiCecca,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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Nichols organized a day where 26 volunteers came together to replace American tattered and torn flags with brand new ones, including David and Sue Hornbrook's torn flag.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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The demonstration, which had been previously organized by a hodgepodge of activist groups after weeks of negotiations with local authorities, was otherwise peaceful — with environmentalists, women’s rights advocates, supporters of Palestinians and foes of imperialism, fascism and capitalism.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
Verb
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The fire was 60% contained as of Thursday morning, according to Cal Fire.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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There was only brief debate — and none of it contained support for women pastors.—
Peter Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
11 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
Verb
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The game included 11 triple stumpers and came down to Final Jeopardy!—
USA TODAY Staff,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Zen Den runs under $2,000 for a week with meals included and offers optional life coaching add-ons.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
Verb
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In addition to the prison sentence, Høiby was ordered to pay compensation to the victims.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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In addition to the prison sentence, Hoiby was ordered to pay compensation to the victims.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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“Mustered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mustered. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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