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noun

variants or marshalling
Definition of marshalingnext
as in mobilization
an act of gathering forces together to renew or attempt an effort the last-minute marshaling of the reserves failed to repel the onslaught

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marshaling

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verb

variants or marshalling
present participle of marshal
1
as in organizing
to assemble and make ready for action marshaled their forces for battle

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

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marshaling
  1. mobilization
  2. organizing
  3. leading
  4. arranging
  5. rallying
  6. mobilizing
  7. guiding
  8. summoning
Noun
  • America and its allies could benefit from providing an effective counter organization to their mobilization.
    Kristen Edgreen Kaufman, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • The addition of North Korean forces allows Putin to offset battlefield losses without taking the unpopular move of further mobilization while freeing up Russian troops for the front line.
    Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of mobilization
Verb
  • The union has mainly focused on organizing delivery drivers, which the company says are not its workers because they are directly employed by contractors Amazon recruited to handle package deliveries.
    CBS News, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Wave of union efforts following COVID-19 Both Amazon and Starbucks saw a wave of organizing efforts following the COVID-19 pandemic.
    CBS News, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of organizing
Verb
  • Caitlin Clark had a year for the ages, becoming the all-time leading scorer in NCAA basketball history before jumping to the WNBA and earning rookie of the year honors—helping the league reach record highs for attendance and viewership along the way.
    Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Whisky Advocate, the world’s leading authority on whisky and spirits, has announced the Top 20 Whiskies list of 2024 with eight Kentucky spirits making the list.
    Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of leading
Verb
  • MacHale tried to assist by arranging a team-building trip, but the gesture ultimately backfired on him terribly.
    Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The team is in the process of arranging global premieres in New York and Brussels.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of arranging
Noun
  • Turn your marketing messages into rallying calls that bring your audience together and position your brand at the centre of their community.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Trump and Harris spent their final hours before Election Day rallying key swing states.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of rallying
Verb
  • Walker was very good at mobilizing Republican turnout.
    Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Democrats have had a lot of success mobilizing their vote in recent court elections, and turnout will be a huge factor in that contest.
    Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of mobilizing
Verb
  • In his new role as executive chairman, Patrick will focus on long-term strategic partnerships and guiding the group to thrive sustainably in an evolving regional and global landscape.
    Ritu Upadhyay, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
  • So that’s my guiding light, through just historical data.
    Michael Schneider, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of guiding
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  • In the latest version of the Files by Google app, summoning Gemini while looking at a PDF gives you the option to ask about the file, writes Android Police.
    Wes Davis, The Verge, 21 Dec. 2024
  • By the 1980s, when more modern methods of summoning help had supplanted its usefulness, the tower remained as a beacon for bored teenagers.
    Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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