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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  1. arranges
  2. troopers
  3. guides
  4. summons
  5. detectives
  6. accompanies
  7. investigators
  8. leads
Verb
  • But when their teacher arranges different teams, jealousy and feelings of being left out threaten their friendship.
    Penny Schwartz, Sun Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2024
  • Once the application is submitted, FEMA typically arranges a property inspection to assess the damage.
    True Tamplin, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
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  • The troopers reads him his Miranda rights and puts him in handcuffs shortly thereafter.
    Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 7 Dec. 2024
  • State troopers found a sinkhole in the area near the car nearly the size of a manhole cover.
    Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
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  • In this stunning second title, Pan y Dulce, Ford seamlessly guides home bakers to crusty loaves, creamy Flan De Coco, vibrantly swirled Pan Payaso, and so much more.
    The Bon Appétit and Epicurious Staffs, Bon Appétit, 10 Dec. 2024
  • But there is no shortage of practical baking lessons here—this book guides the home baker with scientific precision.
    The Bon Appétit and Epicurious Staffs, Bon Appétit, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of guides
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  • 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
  • He has not been arrested or summonsed, but police Monday said the incident is still being investigated.
    Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 1 July 2024
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  • No one was in custody for the fatal shooting and detectives were investigating.
    Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
  • During the news conference, Kenny said New York police detectives were en route to Altoona to interview Mangione.
    Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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  • This piece on global food systems’ impacts on health and the environment is made 100% richer by the stunning photography that accompanies it.
    Michelle Weber, Longreads, 29 Nov. 2024
  • The staircase is adorned with steel finishes and integrates with the pink marble wall that accompanies it.
    Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of accompanies
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  • From surveillance video, New York investigators determined the shooter quickly fled the city, likely by bus.
    Michael R. Sisak and Mark Scolforo, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Luigi Mangione, the 26-year-old man charged with the killing, had a document conveying disgust with insurance executives when the police took him into custody on Monday, according to investigators.
    Amy Julia Harris, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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  • Now more than a year into her term, Bullock leads a central bank that, thus far, has held out on cutting interest rates, placing her fiercely in the spotlight as the country prepares for a 2025 election with cost of living concerns top-of-mind for voters.
    Erin Spencer Sairam, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Relying on luck typically leads people to ignore the responsibility of preparing for the inevitable.
    Andreza Araujo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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