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
The defense ministry said Tuesday that military forces in charge of presidential security would not be mobilized in relation to Yoon’s warrant execution.
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Reuters, NBC News, 14 Jan. 2025
A number of celebrities have also mobilized in the wake of the catastrophe, donating time and funds to help victims rebuild.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 13 Jan. 2025
Art delaCruz, the chief executive of Team Rubicon, a nonprofit organization that mobilizes veterans and other volunteers to assist after disasters, was at home in Los Angeles when the fires broke out.
—David Gelles, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Others are stoking minority grievances to mobilize voters along ethnic lines.
—Michael Beckley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
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Reuters, NBC News, 14 Jan. 2025
A number of celebrities have also mobilized in the wake of the catastrophe, donating time and funds to help victims rebuild.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 13 Jan. 2025
Art delaCruz, the chief executive of Team Rubicon, a nonprofit organization that mobilizes veterans and other volunteers to assist after disasters, was at home in Los Angeles when the fires broke out.
—David Gelles, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Others are stoking minority grievances to mobilize voters along ethnic lines.
—Michael Beckley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for mobilize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mobilize
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The portraits were part of a larger exhibit organized by the Holocaust Memorial Trust, Jewish News and Royal Photographic Society (of which Princess Kate is patron), bringing together 75 powerful images of survivors and their family members to mark 75 years since the Holocaust ended.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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Soccer Three top players in Southern Section girls soccer have been ruled ineligible for the rest of the season for taking part in a training camp organized by a pro team.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2025
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Tape was ordered, outboard gear obtained, studio time booked.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
17 Jan. 2025
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Over a two-year period facing charges, he was twice ordered to stay in a mental health hospital; once fired his lawyer; and twice deemed incapable of proceeding to trial due to his mental health.—
Kallie Cox,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Jan. 2025
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Following the incident, FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell was summoned to testify in Congress while an audit started in December led by DHS Inspector General Joseph Cuffari.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
17 Jan. 2025
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At one point, the DWP summoned water tankers to directly refill fire trucks.—
Matt Hamilton,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Mobilize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mobilize. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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