mobilization
noun
mo·bi·li·za·tion
ˌmō-bə-lə-ˈzā-shən 
1
: the act of mobilizing
2
: the state of being mobilized
Examples of mobilization in a Sentence
called for the prompt mobilization of all national resources to combat the deadly epidemic
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Hundreds of thousands of people fled the country fearing a forced mobilization or crackdowns on those opposing the invasion or expressing other forms of dissent.
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Alina Lobzina, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
Zelensky recently extended martial law and mobilization until May 9, 2025, according to Pravda.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
In the South, several forts sprung up during the massive mobilization for World War I. Many were given names honoring Confederate generals in apparent effort at post-Civil War reconciliation.
—Tom Vanden Brook, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
Still, the push among Trump allies to confirm Gabbard feels different from the massive mobilization undertaken when Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s nomination appeared on life support and Trump allies launched a coordinated effort to pressure senators to back him.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 29 Jan. 2025
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Alina Lobzina, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
Zelensky recently extended martial law and mobilization until May 9, 2025, according to Pravda.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
In the South, several forts sprung up during the massive mobilization for World War I. Many were given names honoring Confederate generals in apparent effort at post-Civil War reconciliation.
—Tom Vanden Brook, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
Still, the push among Trump allies to confirm Gabbard feels different from the massive mobilization undertaken when Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s nomination appeared on life support and Trump allies launched a coordinated effort to pressure senators to back him.
—Brett Samuels, The Hill, 29 Jan. 2025
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“Mobilization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mobilization. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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mobilization
noun
mo·bi·li·za·tion
variants
also British mobilisation
1
: the act or process of mobilizing
mobilization of glycogen
2
: the state of being mobilized
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