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
Both parties poured millions of outside dollars into these races, and that's because off-year and special elections are hard to mobilize voters.
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Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 2 Apr. 2025
In 2021, Willis, recently named one of Time’s Women of the Year, organized Trans Week of Visibility and Action, which mobilizes in defense of trans rights.
—Brooke Migdon, The Hill, 31 Mar. 2025
Scores of Americans have also mobilized, particularly on college campuses, to demand the U.S. rescind its long-standing support for Israel.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
With the right infrastructure in place, the citizenry can be mobilized to boost turnout on Election Day—and, if necessary, demand that voters’ choices are respected afterward.
—Laura Gamboa, Foreign Affairs, 31 Mar. 2025
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Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 2 Apr. 2025
In 2021, Willis, recently named one of Time’s Women of the Year, organized Trans Week of Visibility and Action, which mobilizes in defense of trans rights.
—Brooke Migdon, The Hill, 31 Mar. 2025
Scores of Americans have also mobilized, particularly on college campuses, to demand the U.S. rescind its long-standing support for Israel.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
With the right infrastructure in place, the citizenry can be mobilized to boost turnout on Election Day—and, if necessary, demand that voters’ choices are respected afterward.
—Laura Gamboa, Foreign Affairs, 31 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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The shift comes after reports that the cuts were ordered by Jeremy Lewin, a close ally of Elon Musk, who now oversees USAID under Musk's Department of Government Efficiency.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Robert King, 35, who was charged with transmitting interstate threats in federal court on Monday, was ordered to stay in detention by U.S. Magistrate Judge Renee Toliver after a hearing in Dallas on Wednesday afternoon, Fox News confirmed.—
Elizabeth Pritchett,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Sammie’s music even summons traditional Chinese dancers, awakening Americanized Bo and Grace’s cultural heritage.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Trump summoned House Republicans to the White House for a midday meeting as the beleaguered speaker pulls out all the stops to nudge the process forward before lawmakers leave Thursday for a two-week spring recess.—
Lisa Mascaro and Kevin Freking,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Mobilize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mobilize. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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