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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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The trophy parade was organized on a nationwide bank holiday, the day after Liverpool lifted the Premier League trophy following the competition’s final round of matches on Sunday.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
27 May 2025
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Connecticut has a chance to show a different way – to support workers who exercise their right to organize and bargain collectively by stopping discriminatory treatment of striking workers who file for state unemployment insurance.—
Ed Hawthorne,
Hartford Courant,
25 May 2025
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On Thursday morning, Ruth, a volunteer who asked not to be fully identified for fear of retaliation, accompanied an asylum seeker from Colombia to his court hearing — something volunteers have been doing for a long time to support migrants without legal representation.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 May 2025
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Watch the accompanying video, directed by Scrub, below.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
23 May 2025
Verb
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Clinics often arrange hotel stays and local transfers.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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At Emery’s request, the club arranged a warm-weather camp in Dubai during the March international break, including a couple of friendlies against local teams.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
28 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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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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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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“Marshal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marshal. Accessed 31 May. 2025.
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