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
In his first public appearance since attempting suicide in jail last month, former defense minister Kim appeared as a witness at Thursday’s hearing and argued that the small number of troops mobilized proved that Yoon was not serious about imposing military control.
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Reuters, NBC News, 23 Jan. 2025
That’s why Deloitte is a founding member along with AT&T, Capital One, and Cisco of the Athena Pledge, which aims to mobilize investment, research and opportunities in the industry and to rally other brands and companies to increase investment and support for women’s sports.
—Lara Abrash, Forbes, 22 Jan. 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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Reuters, NBC News, 23 Jan. 2025
That’s why Deloitte is a founding member along with AT&T, Capital One, and Cisco of the Athena Pledge, which aims to mobilize investment, research and opportunities in the industry and to rally other brands and companies to increase investment and support for women’s sports.
—Lara Abrash, Forbes, 22 Jan. 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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From organizing food drives to donating recycling proceeds to global projects, EOLO is proof that small acts can scale.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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The camerlengo, a cardinal in the Catholic Church, is in charge of organizing the election in a process known as the conclave, which was recently dramatized in the Oscar-winning film Conclave.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
21 Apr. 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 24 Apr. 2025.
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