1
as in assemblies
a body of people come together in one place
a muster of concerned citizens
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2
as in clusters
a number of things considered as a unit
considering the muster of suggestions that were submitted for "word of the year"
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1
as in organizes
to assemble and make ready for action
a command to muster the troops
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as in summons
to bring together in assembly by or as if by command
all the supporters that I could muster for the fund-raising campaign
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3
as in contains
to be made up of
the corps of regular wine drinkers musters only about 10% of the population
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Recent Examples of musters
Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Oct. 2025
Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2026
The king’s brother has other plans, leading to a dark time in the Pride Lands until Simba musters the courage to reclaim his rightful throne.
—Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
Elizabeth thinks for a while, and musters a small smile.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
For comparison, the current Porsche 911 GT3 RS, with its Boeing-spec rear wing, musters a maximum of 1,896 pounds of downforce.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2025
Noun
In a struggle that eventually leads to Jayson holding Maeve hostage outside, Grasso musters strength and shoots Jayson in the head, in a small act of vengeance for Lizzie.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
In a typical election year, the interest in the down-ballot race for California insurance commissioner musters modest interest at best.
—Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2026
The king’s brother has other plans, leading to a dark time in the Pride Lands until Simba musters the courage to reclaim his rightful throne.
—Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
Elizabeth thinks for a while, and musters a small smile.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
For comparison, the current Porsche 911 GT3 RS, with its Boeing-spec rear wing, musters a maximum of 1,896 pounds of downforce.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for musters
Noun
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The assemblies aren’t the end of the nomination process — indeed, some of the highest-profile names in Democratic politics are foregoing it.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
28 Mar. 2026
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The company makes sheet metal parts and assemblies for industries including medical, aerospace, defense, communications and technology.—
Samantha Gowen,
Oc Register,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This leads to a network of galaxies, galaxy groups, galaxy clusters, and large-scale filaments of structure, with enormous cosmic voids between them.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
26 Mar. 2026
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The project is designed to meet surging demand for the heavy-lift rockets needed to put clusters of satellites into orbit.—
Jim Wyss,
Bloomberg,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The four were not arrested but will be summonsed to court.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Alex arrives to find Lucy literally quaking in fear, especially when Stephen summons the two of them to come meet his latest prey, whose name is Tegan.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Frick contains an impressive collection of paintings by old masters (Bellini, Rembrandt, Vermeer, Gainsborough, Goya, Whistler), as well as European sculpture, fine furniture, and decorative arts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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In addition, there's a spine pod that contains a satellite link that allows the aircraft to upload and download reams of data.—
David Szondy
March 29,
New Atlas,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There are annual conferences, key networking events that function as temporary epicenters.—
Bill Gurley,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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The 1926 auditorium, designed by Chicago architects Benjamin Marshall and Charles Fox (whose resumes also include the Drake and Blackstone Hotels), once housed surgical conferences.—
Lauren Warnecke,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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After more than a year of searching, Executive Director Cody Lund said that only three lots in downtown Boise were large enough to consider, and none were contiguous with the district’s property by The Grove.—
Mark Dee
April 1,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Apr. 2026
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Come bake and learn with us—ask questions, share pics, listen to our podcast, and lots more here.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Leftism thus constitutes an ongoing search for new causes to fight on behalf of, in a way that mobilizes adherents and creates solidarity among them.—
Bradley Gitz,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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Antifa mobilizes in support of comrades on trial Ahead of jury deliberations, supporters of the defendants staged a protest on Wednesday afternoon outside the courthouse, with the apparent purpose of swaying the jury’s decision.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Although embedded in spectacle culture, these events occasionally presented the possibility of truly poetic clashes between languages and artistic traditions—what Glissant calls an éclat, collisions that create sparks of novelty.—
Daniel Birnbaum,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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The plan also calls for $31 million in additional spending for public education that would block cuts to magnet schools that could have led to tuition increases for the sending towns and potential cuts in health care for students in private schools.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Musters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/musters. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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