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
  • This round comes at a key moment for the city’s urban core where, with a budget around $7 million, the Downtown Sacramento Partnership arranges security and cleaning services, pursues economic development efforts and funds homeless outreach, among other things.
    Annika Merrilees, Sacramento Bee, 3 Jan. 2025
  • So whenever a guest books a room, the concierge team arranges a call to learn what a visitor wants from their vacation.
    Noah Lederman, Robb Report, 29 Dec. 2024
Definition of arranges
Noun
  • The pursuit ended when troopers performed a tactical vehicle intervention on the truck.
    Daniel McFadin, arkansasonline.com, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The footage was provided to troopers as part of the investigation.
    Staff report, Hartford Courant, 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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  • Police identified teenage boys through video surveillance Mount Prospect police detectives were able to identify some of the teenage suspects through video surveillance footage of the incident at the 7-Eleven, the department said.
    Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
  • As previously mentioned, detectives are re-examining the 2023 and 2024 cases as part of this broader investigation.
    Becca Longmire, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of detectives
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  • 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
  • However, the surge in tourism often accompanies bustling crowds, especially in peak seasons.
    Jennifer Lee, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of accompanies
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  • Responding officers found her with several bruises on her back, arms, eye, cheek and forehead, investigators said.
    Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Though the flight was on Christmas Eve, investigators determined the unticketed passenger had gotten through a security checkpoint a day earlier on Monday evening, Port of Seattle Police said.
    Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 26 Dec. 2024
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  • The Cardinals defense, on the other hand, has kept Murray in games and leads the NFL with 121 splash plays since Week 13.
    Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
  • During this time, the desire for physical warmth, emotional comfort and connection often leads people to seek intimate companionship.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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