as in to organize
to assemble and make ready for action
we are prepared to mobilize the troops on very short notice
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Recent Examples of mobilize
Some analysts have said his ability to mobilize voters is diminishing.
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Eléonore Hughes, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Israel has routinely called for Palestinians to mobilize against Hamas and has maintained a land, air and sea blockade on the enclave since Hamas took power in 2007 following Israel’s withdrawal from the territory after 38 years of occupation.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2025
But fewer than 20 people showed up to one event on Saturday in Leeds, northern England, according to photos published by organizers, illustrating the struggle to mobilize Brits so far in Trump’s second term.
—Rob Picheta, CNN, 24 Mar. 2025
His ability to make people feel the urgency and possibility of change mobilized a movement.
—Brent Gleeson, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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Eléonore Hughes, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Israel has routinely called for Palestinians to mobilize against Hamas and has maintained a land, air and sea blockade on the enclave since Hamas took power in 2007 following Israel’s withdrawal from the territory after 38 years of occupation.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2025
But fewer than 20 people showed up to one event on Saturday in Leeds, northern England, according to photos published by organizers, illustrating the struggle to mobilize Brits so far in Trump’s second term.
—Rob Picheta, CNN, 24 Mar. 2025
His ability to make people feel the urgency and possibility of change mobilized a movement.
—Brent Gleeson, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mobilize
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Ortiz, one of Del Records’ artists, had been scheduled to perform at a concert organized by Pérez in the state of Aguascalientes, Mexico, when the promoter was sanctioned, FBI Special Agent Lauren Radke wrote in an affidavit filed in court.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Diaz’s sister-in-law organized a GoFundMe account to raise money for funeral expenses.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2025
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On Friday, a federal judge halted plans to fire more than 1,200 journalists, engineers and other staff who were sidelined after Trump ordered a funding cut.—
Calvin Woodward,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2025
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Each of the drug lords was sentenced to 40 years in Mexican prison, though a judge ordered Caro Quintero released in 2013 on a technicality.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2025
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In Anaheim, the Angels’ Ron Washington was heartily booed by the hometown fans for summoning infielder Nicky Lopez to record the final out in an 8-1 blowout loss to the White Sox (who set the major league record for losses last year).—
Bill Madden,
New York Daily News,
29 Mar. 2025
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Most of us just don’t yet know how to summon our natural capability.—
Sharon Horesh Bergquist,
Flow Space,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Mobilize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mobilize. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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