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
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
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.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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
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Those copies were then distributed to various assemblies, conventions, and continental troops on July 5, proclaiming the colonies’ independence to the world.—
Brian Rosenzweig,
IndyStar,
20 Feb. 2026
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Black History Month is sometimes treated as little more than an opportunity for corporate branding and, maybe, school assemblies; but in the face of such erasure, observing it this February feels radical.—
Adam Harris,
The Atlantic,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The late-season fruits are incredibly showy, arranged in dense clusters circling the stems.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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The Grand Hall's vineyard-style seating is arranged like clusters of grapes on different vines, meaning there’s no bad seat in the house.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The four were not arrested but will be summonsed to court.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Alex arrives to find Lucy literally quaking in fear, especially when Stephen summons the two of them to come meet his latest prey, whose name is Tegan.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The startup further claims its battery contains no toxic or rare-earth materials and operates over a temperature range from negative 22 degrees Fahrenheit to 212 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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Beyond the collagen, the formula contains glycerin that strengthens the skin’s natural barrier and naturally draws in moisture.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The tech billionaire was due to speak at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, billed as one of the biggest AI conferences in the Global South.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Brown transfer Nana Owusu-Anane had offers from all four power conferences, most notably Kansas.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In Downtown, people are now living in greater fear—poverty and desperation, as well as substance dependence and worsening mental health, have driven up interpersonal conflict in the neighborhood and depressed home values, leaving more properties and lots vacant or derelict.—
Emily Galvin Almanza,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
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No extra parking is being built for Ikea, but patrons can use the existing Helms Bakery lots across Venice Boulevard, Marks said.—
Iris Kwok,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The sheriff’s office mobilizes a multi‑agency response with about 46 personnel.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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The protest was organized in collaboration with May Day Strong, a coalition of activists that generally mobilizes for workers’ rights.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In a city, the first 100 meters (328 feet) of earth act as a thermal sponge, soaking up heat from human activity—what Philipp Blum, a professor of engineering geology at Germany’s Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, calls the subsurface urban heat island.—
Vanessa Bates Ramirez,
Scientific American,
18 Feb. 2026
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And although this recipe calls for the instant version of Cream of Wheat, using the regular will yield a pancake with a bit more of the very light crunch that won these beauts so many fans.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Musters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/musters. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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