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
Educators across Massachusetts are mobilizing, learning immigration policies and familiarizing themselves with their students' rights now that President Trump is authorizing federal agents to enter schools.
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Steph Solis, Axios, 30 Jan. 2025
These words – invasion, emergency, terrorist organizations – have legal meanings that give the president particular powers to mobilize the U.S. military.
—Anna Mulrine Grobe, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 Jan. 2025
The Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation has also called for donations and World Central Kitchen has mobilized across Southern California to provide sandwiches and water throughout the region.
—Kierra Frazier, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2025
Trump verified his intention to declare a national emergency and mobilize the military in his deportation efforts.
—V.n. Trinh / Made By History, TIME, 27 Jan. 2025
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Steph Solis, Axios, 30 Jan. 2025
These words – invasion, emergency, terrorist organizations – have legal meanings that give the president particular powers to mobilize the U.S. military.
—Anna Mulrine Grobe, The Christian Science Monitor, 30 Jan. 2025
The Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation has also called for donations and World Central Kitchen has mobilized across Southern California to provide sandwiches and water throughout the region.
—Kierra Frazier, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2025
Trump verified his intention to declare a national emergency and mobilize the military in his deportation efforts.
—V.n. Trinh / Made By History, TIME, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mobilize
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Also, waiting in the wings is the Orlando Dreamers group, organized by the late Orlando Magic CEO Pat Williams and Hall of Famer Barry Larkin, who’ve working tirelessly to bring major league baseball to the Magic Kingdom.—
Bill Madden,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2025
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The actresses further claimed that many of the outfits worn during their recent joint appearances have not been organized.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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On Friday a federal judge blocked DOGE from accessing the Treasury payment system while a court challenge proceeds and ordered any material downloaded from the system to be destroyed.—
Zac Anderson,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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My ex is asking the judge to order me to pay more child support and to equally share in the expenses.—
Wendy Hickey,
Boston Herald,
9 Feb. 2025
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Lamar delivered a Super Bowl performance wholly unlike any other before it, in which the aim was not to summon nostalgia or comfort but to demand full attention and active listening from his audience.—
Andrew R. Chow,
TIME,
10 Feb. 2025
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The Bureau of Mediation Services intervened, summoning both parties for mediation on Monday, March 4, with the union’s strike window opening on Tuesday.—
Julia Fomby,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Mobilize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mobilize. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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