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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
Boise only mustered a single shot on goal itself.
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Idaho Statesman, 21 June 2026
Isaac Paredes and Jose Altuve connected on back-to-back homers in the third inning to pull within 5-3, but that was all Houston mustered offensively.
—CBS News, 16 June 2026
Isaac Paredes and Jose Altuve connected on back-to-back homers in the third to pull the Astros to 5-3, but that was all Houston mustered offensively.
—ABC News, 15 June 2026
Unfortunately, that production vanished in the playoffs as Roslovic mustered just one point in six games.
—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
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
Idaho Statesman, 21 June 2026
Isaac Paredes and Jose Altuve connected on back-to-back homers in the third inning to pull within 5-3, but that was all Houston mustered offensively.
—CBS News, 16 June 2026
Isaac Paredes and Jose Altuve connected on back-to-back homers in the third to pull the Astros to 5-3, but that was all Houston mustered offensively.
—ABC News, 15 June 2026
Unfortunately, that production vanished in the playoffs as Roslovic mustered just one point in six games.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mustered
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More recently, society mobilized against a crippling pandemic.—
Audrey Boone Tillman,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
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Analysts say the move deepens constitutional backsliding across the continent, where aging elites and military strongmen cling to power while fast-growing youth populations are mobilized for votes, not real influence.—
Farai Mutsaka,
Los Angeles Times,
18 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
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The president of the European Council, comprised of member states’ governments, defended his decision to open diplomatic communications with the Kremlin after the leaders of France and Germany criticized the decision.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
19 June 2026
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Arabs and Jews are treated in the same hospitals (in the same wards and rooms) by medical staff comprised of Arabs and Jews.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2026
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Oprah put me on to this patent leather travel jewelry case, which keeps all my precious gems organized, safe, and secure.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
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Alawami of the fan association organized two convoys, one from San Francisco and the other routed through San Diego and Los Angeles, with more than a hundred cars and a thousand fans that met together and marched a half mile to Levi’s Stadium for the first game.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
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Data centers are contained in buildings stretching as far as a football field, housing thousands of continually running machines.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 June 2026
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Crews quickly established hose lines on the roof and contained the blaze to a portion of the solar panels atop the structure, achieving knockdown in 48 minutes with no injuries reported, the Fire Department said at the time.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
18 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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Pinterest, YouTube Kids, and messenger apps like WhatsApp are not included in the ban.—
Amy O’Brien,
Vogue,
23 June 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,
23 June 2026
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The story of this ex-Clapton car begins in London, when it was ordered on July 4, 1966, by businessman Robin Houry.—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
22 June 2026
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The Federal Communications Commission, led by Chairman Brendan Carr, ordered Disney to file for renewals for eight of its stations years ahead of schedule.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
22 June 2026
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“Mustered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mustered. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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