musters 1 of 2

plural of muster

musters

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of muster

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of musters
Noun
Wolverine frees Essex and races to the exit, but Essex musters enough psychic power to cause all of the invading soldiers to explode. Jordan Moreau, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026 Whatever growth Japan musters each year owes much to an extraordinary 25‑year stretch of quantitative easing. William Pesek, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 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. Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
Catherine’s story line evokes a feverish what-if scenario in which a survivor musters the requisite recklessness, talent for murder, and wig collection to mete out retribution. Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 30 July 2026 Every writer on our longlist brilliantly musters the power of words on the page to take the reader to new places, to see old places from new angles, to change minds. Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 28 July 2026 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. 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
Noun
  • The Niepołomice site specializes in producing complex tubular assemblies and already manufactures precision components for several Pratt & Whitney engines.
    Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Mustafa Kemal and the creation of the CHP Under Mustafa Kemal’s leadership, the CHP dominated all assemblies until 1950.
    Nick TaborAll, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Wire cables, arranged in clusters across a gallery floor, conjure tufts of grass.
    Carolina A. Miranda, The New York Review of Books, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Cut the clusters in half on an angle and add to shallot mixture (don’t stir).
    ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The Houston megastar’s contribution also arrives as a broad coalition of Latin artists, athletes and organizations mobilizes to support Chocó’s recovery.
    Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Sneha Revanur, 22, of San Jose, California, is the founder and president of Encode, an organization that mobilizes youth to call for safer and more equitable artificial intelligence.
    Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • King drops elephants through the air, erects wobbly Towers of Babel, lets characters run amok with depictions of her own pencils, and then summons a hand with a knife to clear a clean space on the page.
    Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
  • When the lawman asks for compensation for the fallen man’s widow, Cypher’s Frank Tanner summons a force to battle him.
    Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 10 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Its 30% Saccharomyces yeast ferment contains 3% N-acetylglucosamine, an amino sugar that gently encourages surface exfoliation without relying on AHAs or BHAs, helping skin look smoother and more even with less potential for irritation.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Natto contains probiotics and prebiotics which can help support the gut microbiome and digestion.
    Michiko Tomioka, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Eze, whose ministry has churches in the US, UK, and Canada, said many who attend his conferences are Black, but some are White as well.
    Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Steinem, who struggled with stage fright most of her life, talked with women at gigantic conferences and in intimate kaffeeklatsches.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • That would make the construction of small apartment or condo buildings less expensive, helping developers fill Chicago’s empty lots with units that are also affordable, said Ald.
    Brian J. Rogal, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Though most of the actual artwork is completed by the end of the festival’s first day, Nelson says the rest of the festival still has lots to offer.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 6 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • That’s a point well taken and something everybody in life should strive for, and as such, the film rallies to inject a bit of emotion into the narrative as Jane, Coco and Sophie’s friendship with Mel reaches a breaking point.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • McIlroy rallies from a three-shot deficit at the turn, to shoot a 3-under 68 to beat Phil Mickelson by one stroke.
    Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026

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“Musters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/musters. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

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