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also marshall
1
as in to organize
to assemble and make ready for action
marshaled their forces for battle
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2
as in to accompany
to point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front
marshaling a small group of children on a tour of the science museum
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3
as in to arrange
to put into a particular arrangement
marshal your arguments before you stand up to speak
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also marshall
as in sheriff
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Recent Examples of marshal
Charles C. W. Cooke, National Review, 29 Apr. 2025
But the Kremlin is trying to restore momentum to its faltering assault on the fortress city of Pokrovsk—and marshalled a dozen armored vehicles including at least one modern T-90M tank.
—David Axe, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Listen to this article A Connecticut man has been found guilty of assaulting and injuring a state judicial marshal, officials said.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2025
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Verb
His Canadian ploy was not salutary or deliberate, and the justifications that were marshaled in its defense made no sense either for him or for the United States.
—Charles C. W. Cooke, National Review, 29 Apr. 2025
But the Kremlin is trying to restore momentum to its faltering assault on the fortress city of Pokrovsk—and marshalled a dozen armored vehicles including at least one modern T-90M tank.
—David Axe, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Noun
But after trackside marshals broke the passenger side door, the 24-year-old was able to exit the wreckage.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
Listen to this article A Connecticut man has been found guilty of assaulting and injuring a state judicial marshal, officials said.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marshal
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More than a decade ago, Rand organized VFX artists to protest Canadian subsidies, which were luring thousands of jobs abroad while bankrupting U.S. VFX houses.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
14 May 2025
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But Hicks added that some figures are naturally better suited to organizing and calling attention to an issue or election than succeeding as a candidate themselves.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
14 May 2025
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The mother then accompanied medics to the hospital so the infant could be evaluated.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2025
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One vehicle was being driven by a 52-year-old man, who was accompanied by a 49-year-old woman, thought to be his wife.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
12 May 2025
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The tools are neatly arranged in the round storage case that packs up for a small storage footprint.—
Cheryl Fenton,
Parents,
16 May 2025
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To offset its own risk, Christie’s arranged for outside buyers to place pre-sale bids on certain lots.—
Lillian Ali,
Smithsonian Magazine,
16 May 2025
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Before the escape, the sheriff’s office was in the process of transferring dozens to more secure locations, according to the outlet.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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According to the sheriff's office, Myles is back in custody after he was apprehended and returned by the Louisiana State Police.—
Emma Marsden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 May 2025
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Even in the lower-stakes world of publishing, a celebrity can mobilize her fan base against anything deemed unofficial.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
19 May 2025
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The Kentucky National Guard was mobilized along with emergency medical workers to treat the injured and assess the damage, the agency said.—
Isabella Kwai,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
Verb
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However, access is a steep and crumbling concrete staircase leading down to the river and boat tours.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2025
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Donald Trump does not need to lead and govern this way.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2025
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Abuse Of Power: Season 1 (May 19) Long-running ID series American Monster enters a new chapter with Abuse of Power, a long-form series that takes on cases where horrific crimes and scandals were covered up and disposed of by authority figures.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
16 May 2025
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This urine can simply be scattered around the ground, diluted into a fertilizer or disposed of in a toilet back home, depending on the situation.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 May 2025
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To Fisk's surprise, the veteran inspector suggests offering Richie immunity in exchange for him helping dismantle Harrigan's criminal empire.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
18 May 2025
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Since then, its team of incognito inspectors have checked into thousands of hotels, dined at just as many restaurants, and experienced scores of spa treatments to bring you information on the very best places to stay, eat and relax around the world.—
Forbes Travel Guide,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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“Marshal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marshal. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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