marshals 1 of 2

verb

variants also marshalls
Definition of marshalsnext
present tense third-person singular of marshal
1
as in rallies
to assemble and make ready for action marshaled their forces for battle

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2
as in ushers
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 organizes
to put into a particular arrangement marshal your arguments before you stand up to speak

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marshals

2 of 2

noun

variants also marshalls
plural of marshal
as in sheriffs

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marshals
  1. arranges
  2. troopers
  3. guides
  4. summons
  5. detectives
  6. accompanies
  7. investigators
  8. leads
Verb
  • Tensions mount further as the second half begins, in 1953, and Harrison arranges for Erzsébet and Zsófia to be reunited with László, at last, in Doylestown.
    Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Nomad Greenland also arranges village visits, archaeological sites, sampling local delicacies, sled dog encounters, and indigenous storytelling.
    Joe Yogerst, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of arranges
Noun
  • The footage was provided to troopers as part of the investigation.
    Staff report, Hartford Courant, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The pursuit ended when troopers performed a tactical vehicle intervention on the truck.
    Daniel McFadin, arkansasonline.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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  • As a former head writer on SNL, Meyers deftly guides the conversation toward craft, while Samberg, Schaffer, and Taccone reflect on their work’s legacy with humility.
    Marnie Shure, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • When their organization's North Star consistently guides decisions, organizations create a foundation for sustainable, long-term success.
    Julian Hayes II, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of guides
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  • Gibbs will be summonsed to Boston Municipal Court for a litany of charges.
    Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 6 May 2024
  • In November 2023, Ivanka Trump was summonsed to the New York State Supreme Court to testify against her father, Donald Trump, in a civil real estate fraud trial.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 13 Sep. 2024
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  • No one was in custody and detectives were investigating.
    Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The firearm was processed by detectives with the State Police Western District Major Crime Squad.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of detectives
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  • However, the surge in tourism often accompanies bustling crowds, especially in peak seasons.
    Jennifer Lee, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • This time around, Madea accompanies her friend Eileen (Anna Maria Horsford) to a small, rural town to visit the latter's daughter, Lacey (Tika Sumpter).
    Cydney Lee and Kevin Jacobsen Published, EW.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of accompanies
Noun
  • Moreover, the qualified immunity that prosecutors have for purposes of not enabling lawsuits aimed at redressing good faith prosecutions, applies to prosecutors, not investigators—and the FBI is an investigatory agency.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Back in July, a New Mexico judge dismissed the single involuntary manslaughter charge against Baldwin over Hutchins’ death after the actor’s lawyers claimed prosecutors and investigators withheld evidence.
    Jodi Guglielmi, Rolling Stone, 24 Dec. 2024
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  • China leads all countries in EV sales.
    Robert Rapier, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The 6-5, 235-pound former high school quarterback from Kingwood (Texas) High School leads all freshmen tight ends with 31 catches for 283 yards and three touchdowns.
    Manny Navarro, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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