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Definition of musteringnext
as in muster

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verb

present participle of muster
1
as in marshalling
to assemble and make ready for action a command to muster the troops

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2
as in summoning
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 comprising
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 Synonyms for mustering
  1. muster
  2. summoning
  3. comprising
  4. mobilizing
  5. containing
  6. organizing
  7. assembling
  8. including
Noun
  • The criticism grew loud enough for Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and other House leaders to go back to the drawing board, scrambling to figure out language that would pass muster with Trump, Musk and House Republicans in time to keep the lights on.
    Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The measure will allow the federal Consumer Product Safety Commission to create national safety standards for lithium-ion batteries, enforce the standards, and issue recalls for batteries that don’t pass muster, federal officials said.
    Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of muster
Verb
  • On July 2, Neptune stationed retrograde, summoning us into a period of heightened awareness and self-reflection.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
  • The New York Philharmonic has a habit of summoning ex-leaders back into service.
    Justin Davidson, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2024
Definition of summoning
Verb
  • With four generations comprising the workforce today, there are clear differences and similarities to inform space design that works for all, not just some.
    Julie Kratz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Considered one of the last private coastal plots in Washington State, Governors Point has a fascinating topography comprising dense coastal forest and 270-foot-high sandstone cliffs.
    Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of comprising
Verb
  • This time, Rainwater seems to suggest mobilizing their people to sabotage the project.
    Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 8 Dec. 2024
  • In 2018, Meghan Markle wedding photographer Alexi Lubomirski started Creatives4Change, mobilizing Jennifer Aniston, Kate Winslet and others to shun fur, feathers and exotic skins in their work.
    Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of mobilizing
Verb
  • The pistol was loaded with a Glock magazine containing six nine-millimeter full metal jacket rounds.
    Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Slow Cooker Beef Stew Stews provide a warm mix of foods in one pot, usually containing meat and vegetables.
    Merve Ceylan, Health, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of containing
Verb
  • Over the past few years, brands have become smarter and more sophisticated at gathering, organizing and actioning their customer data to create innovative and new experiences.
    Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Tesla sees uses in assembly lines, manufacturing, and domestic tasks like organizing and cleaning.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of organizing
Verb
  • Over the past two decades, IT leaders have focused on securing project approvals and assembling top talent to drive success.
    Barry Cousins, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • You'll be tasked with several goals while assembling the Storm Chasers, including heading into the heart of the Storm Dungeon while trying to avoid lightning strikes and taking down the Storm King's Acolytes.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of assembling
Verb
  • Popular on Variety Addressing current industry safeguards, Arterton highlighted the presence of support systems, including anonymous helplines on call sheets.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • From sketches to runway, this insider’s journey is packed with backstage drama, creative triumphs, and iconic supermodels, including Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell, and Linda Evangelista.
    Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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