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1
as in mobilizing
to assemble and make ready for action
a command to muster the troops
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2
as in summoning
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 comprising
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 mustering
Mary Triny Mena, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
While mustering through those early days may have been a bit of a drag, each one counted as a step forward to Watkins, who approached them with the mental intensity she’s known for on the court.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 4 Dec. 2025
After mustering just 63 yards in the first half, the Saints finished with 294.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Nov. 2025
The Vikings offense could use a boost from Brosmer after mustering just four yards in the second half of Sunday's loss to the Packers.
—Trevor Squire, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Nov. 2025
Democrats seem powerless in mustering opposition, let alone understanding what’s really going on here.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 26 Oct. 2025
Creativity was sorely lacking last season, with the side mustering the lowest xG of any side to avoid relegation, but now an attacking midfield trident of Grealish, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Iliman Ndiaye brims with promise and guile.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
In Week 1 at Green Bay, the Lions didn't score a touchdown until the game's final minute en route to mustering just 13 points while losing 27-13.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 Sep. 2025
Another is the political challenge of mustering support for shade’s maintenance and provision.
—Sam Bloch
august 8, Literary Hub, 8 Aug. 2025
Verb
The government in Caracas wants Venezuelans out and about, though the streets are quiet, apart from a few militia members mustering with their motorcycles.
—Mary Triny Mena, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
While mustering through those early days may have been a bit of a drag, each one counted as a step forward to Watkins, who approached them with the mental intensity she’s known for on the court.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 4 Dec. 2025
After mustering just 63 yards in the first half, the Saints finished with 294.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Nov. 2025
The Vikings offense could use a boost from Brosmer after mustering just four yards in the second half of Sunday's loss to the Packers.
—Trevor Squire, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Nov. 2025
Democrats seem powerless in mustering opposition, let alone understanding what’s really going on here.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 26 Oct. 2025
Creativity was sorely lacking last season, with the side mustering the lowest xG of any side to avoid relegation, but now an attacking midfield trident of Grealish, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Iliman Ndiaye brims with promise and guile.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
In Week 1 at Green Bay, the Lions didn't score a touchdown until the game's final minute en route to mustering just 13 points while losing 27-13.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 Sep. 2025
Another is the political challenge of mustering support for shade’s maintenance and provision.
—Sam Bloch
august 8, Literary Hub, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mustering
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But the demolition application didn’t pass DOB muster, either, and by the end of the year, the Mirage still hadn’t been granted permission to be torn down or to reopen.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
6 Jan. 2026
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Furry Friends volunteers and their pets are carefully screened, and must pass muster as a team after taking a class led by a professional animal behaviorist.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
24 Dec. 2025
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When, in 1988, President Ronald Reagan declared the first National Dare Day, and hundreds of school districts let children miss classes to attend boisterous anti-drug rallies, this was mobilizing at work.—
Charles Duhigg,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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Kroger says more than 100 stores across the metroplex are mobilizing extra staff to keep shelves stocked, while also asking customers to shop responsibly.—
Nicole Nielsen,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Winds will shift northerly overnight, summoning colder air as the system departs.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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But Lee finally had him at his disposal again, summoning the eighth-year pro into the rotation in the first quarter after initially going to Tre Mann to spell Ball.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Dec. 2025
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Using a methodology comprising those metrics, the chart provides a weekly multi-dimensional ranking of artist popularity.—
Xander Zellner,
Billboard,
27 Jan. 2026
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At an investor day in November, Western Union noted 80% growth in its Consumer Services business – comprising online bill payments, travel money, insurance and prepaid cards – since 2022.—
Daniel Webber,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Semafor today announced the Global Advisory Board for its flagship Semafor World Economy annual convening this spring.—
Rachel Keidan,
semafor.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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The convening of top world leaders was originally scheduled to take place June 14-16, two officials with direct knowledge of G7 planning told Politico EU.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
9 Jan. 2026
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By organizing around these strengths, firms created a world of selling that still looks surprisingly similar to how many digital platforms operate today.—
Paula de la Cruz,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Don’t worry too much about organizing everything perfectly here.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
22 Jan. 2026
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Murphy and Padilla, along with a small group of Democratic senators, have spent the past two days calling colleagues to whip opposition to the DHS funding bill, according to a source familiar with the negotiations.—
Patrick Maguire,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
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On Saturday, the system pushed towards Virginia, with the forecast calling for a foot of snow or more to be dumped on parts of the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic, while New England endured double-digit subzero temperatures.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
25 Jan. 2026
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In May 2004, police recovered three suitcases containing various body parts of a White male, per The Star-Ledger.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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On Sunday, a bag containing the items was found at the school.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Mustering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mustering. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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