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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
The offense still mustered just 205 yards.
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Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
Determinations of genocide, investigative commissions, and sanctions are nowhere near enough to curb the killing—nor are most of the peacemaking efforts mustered thus far.
—Alex De Waal, Foreign Affairs, 6 Nov. 2025
Agbofah forsees not just one hub in Ghana but everywhere in the global South where textile waste is a problem and creativity can be mustered.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 31 Oct. 2025
So far this season, the Browns have mustered up a 2-6 record.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Oct. 2025
Overall, the Jets’ average starting field position for the afternoon was their own 36 while Denver mustered only its own 27.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
In Week 1, playing with brand-new defensive and offensive coordinators, an offense that led the league in scoring in 2024 mustered only 13 points in a loss to division rival Green Bay.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 Oct. 2025
Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
Determinations of genocide, investigative commissions, and sanctions are nowhere near enough to curb the killing—nor are most of the peacemaking efforts mustered thus far.
—Alex De Waal, Foreign Affairs, 6 Nov. 2025
Agbofah forsees not just one hub in Ghana but everywhere in the global South where textile waste is a problem and creativity can be mustered.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 31 Oct. 2025
So far this season, the Browns have mustered up a 2-6 record.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Oct. 2025
Overall, the Jets’ average starting field position for the afternoon was their own 36 while Denver mustered only its own 27.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
In Week 1, playing with brand-new defensive and offensive coordinators, an offense that led the league in scoring in 2024 mustered only 13 points in a loss to division rival Green Bay.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mustered
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But during his mayoral campaign, Mamdani also successfully mobilized a large cohort of younger voters, a demographic potentially key to the party’s future success.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
Mercury News,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Consortium, meanwhile, has mobilized hundreds of millions of dollars toward sustainable development in the Amazon.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Goalkeeper Pablo Sisniega was summoned from the bench in the first half of San Diego FC’s playoff game against the Portland Timbers last week and, for about 70 minutes, looked to be leading the team to its biggest win yet.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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After Itsaragrisil eventually summoned security to escort Bosch out of the auditorium, other pageant hopefuls stood up to follow suit, as seen in the livestream feed.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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The helmets’ one-size-fits-all design comprised a manganese steel outer shell and an adjustable inner lining that was attached to a leather chinstrap.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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The first 10 episodes comprised season 2, with the remaining 10 slated for the upcoming third season, Entertainment Weekly can confirm.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Nov. 2025
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Oscar-winning directors Spike Lee, George Miller, Giuseppe Tornatore and Gus Van Sant are also expected at the event, which is being organized by the Vatican’s culture office as part of the Catholic Church’s ongoing Holy Year celebrations.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
11 Nov. 2025
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The Women in Entertainment gala is one of many events organized by The Hollywood Reporter annually, including, most recently, the Creators A-List dinner and the Power Business Managers breakfast.—
THR Staff,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
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As of Wednesday afternoon, the fire has been fully contained.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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The blaze is now contained, but a shelter-in-place order remains in effect for the area around the airport.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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Phoning through the top ranks of the government—leaders at the Pentagon and Department of Justice, Vice President Mike Pence, the Virginia Governor’s office—Pelosi marshaled all corners of Washington to get things back under control.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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It can be marshaled to support both sides or neither side.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
26 Oct. 2025
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Airports particularly affected at that time included San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in California (56 disruptions), Miami International Airport (MIA) in Florida (36) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in California (28).—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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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.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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There, a mechanic began repairs on the car, but was ordered to stop because of the ongoing court arguments over the car.—
Omar Jimenez,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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On Friday, two federal judges ordered SNAP benefits to be paid from the department's contingency fund, but confusion continued over the issue Tuesday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Mustered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mustered. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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