1
as in assemblies
a body of people come together in one place
a muster of concerned citizens
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2
as in clusters
a number of things considered as a unit
considering the muster of suggestions that were submitted for "word of the year"
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1
as in organizes
to assemble and make ready for action
a command to muster the troops
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as in summons
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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3
as in contains
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 musters
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Oct. 2025
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
Within the current dynamics of the War Powers Resolution, until Congress musters bipartisan supermajorities to connect its own institutional ambition with constitutional power, presidents from either party will decide alone if, and when, the country goes to war.
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Jasmine Farrier,
The Conversation,
1 May 2026
In a typical election year, the interest in the down-ballot race for California insurance commissioner musters modest interest at best.
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Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
The king’s brother has other plans, leading to a dark time in the Pride Lands until Simba musters the courage to reclaim his rightful throne.
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Myrna Petlicki,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
Elizabeth thinks for a while, and musters a small smile.
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Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
For comparison, the current Porsche 911 GT3 RS, with its Boeing-spec rear wing, musters a maximum of 1,896 pounds of downforce.
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Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
In a struggle that eventually leads to Jayson holding Maeve hostage outside, Grasso musters strength and shoots Jayson in the head, in a small act of vengeance for Lizzie.
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Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
With unwavering resolve, Salvador musters an eclectic band of misfit street kids, led by the spirited Belén, to challenge the unyielding threads of destiny and protect Carmen from inevitable doom.
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Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
Within the current dynamics of the War Powers Resolution, until Congress musters bipartisan supermajorities to connect its own institutional ambition with constitutional power, presidents from either party will decide alone if, and when, the country goes to war.
—
Jasmine Farrier,
The Conversation,
1 May 2026
In a typical election year, the interest in the down-ballot race for California insurance commissioner musters modest interest at best.
—
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
The king’s brother has other plans, leading to a dark time in the Pride Lands until Simba musters the courage to reclaim his rightful throne.
—
Myrna Petlicki,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
Elizabeth thinks for a while, and musters a small smile.
—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
For comparison, the current Porsche 911 GT3 RS, with its Boeing-spec rear wing, musters a maximum of 1,896 pounds of downforce.
—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for musters
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After the assemblies, longtime Colorado Democratic strategist Mike Dino told CBS Colorado that DeGette's name recognition and congressional seniority were significant advantages in the race, but that her poor showing caught him off guard.
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The company began manufacturing ripcord assemblies in support of the defense effort.
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Lee said the southwest will host major chip production clusters, drawing on abundant, underused power.
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Chloe Bailey Clad in an hourglass Valdrin Sahiti gown, Chloe Bailey continued her blond bob era, pairing the pithy style with stringent liner and lash clusters along her waterline.
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Through HopeHub, individuals connect with a community advocate who mobilizes faith and community partners to address immediate needs while building long-term stability in housing, healthcare and employment, then are guided to Arkansas Launch for job opportunities, training and career support.
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Yet vision alone rarely mobilizes sustained effort in conditions of uncertainty or disruption.
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In an attempt to regain her powers, Lucia accidentally summons a cosmic entity known as Altair.
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Chief to its success is a powerhouse performance by Yana Radeva, who summons the spirit of Gena Rowlands in Gloria as a woman determined not to be defined by men.
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This article contains spoilers from House of the Dragon season 3, episode 2.
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Their newsletter contains so much encyclopedic data about the podcasting industry.
Noun
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There had always been a party element to the Red44 conferences, but now, in Chicago, the group was finally reaching a breaking point, partly owing to explosive growth on Burdette’s side of the business.
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The Big 12 owned the 2026 NBA draft like few conferences in recent years.
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Legend has it that when an unsuspecting new man on the paper’s composing desk left out the agate type one day there were lots of problems for bettors and bookies across the city.
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Each sketch was packed with mocking details, such as long red ties, Big Macs and lots and lots of gold, to drive home her point.
Verb
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Fiery Mars shifts into your 11th House of Friends, quickening chats and group planning while your expressive nature rallies people around playful, creative goals.
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In the closing days, Springsteen delivered speeches and performed songs at several Obama rallies.
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“Musters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/musters. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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