as in organized
to assemble and make ready for action
we are prepared to mobilize the troops on very short notice
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Recent Examples of mobilized
Goss also said the KDHE has mobilized staff and resources addressing the outbreak.
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Jessica Botelho, Baltimore Sun, 27 Jan. 2025
In his first public appearance since attempting suicide in jail last month, former defense minister Kim appeared as a witness at Thursday’s hearing and argued that the small number of troops mobilized proved that Yoon was not serious about imposing military control.
—Reuters, NBC News, 23 Jan. 2025
Amid the California wildfires –– which have been raging through the Los Angeles area since Tuesday, January 7 –– Frankel, mobilized B Strong with swiftness.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
The 2,300 personnel and the camp mobilized to respond to the blaze will be phased out over the next week, officials said.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2025
As soon as wildfires started spreading across the Los Angeles area, nonprofit organization Team Rubicon mobilized a team to help clear roadways for firefighters.
—Kristin Shaw, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
This fifth iteration of the MCA reinforced maritime cooperation and coordination, the Philippine military said, which has mobilized two ships and two fighter aircraft for communication and maneuver exercises, as well as aircraft combat training.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
With shells exploding across Khartoum, the capital, Ahmed and fellow students first mobilized to evacuate their university.
—Karl Vick, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
Major studios, many of which are headquartered or have large footprints in the Southland, have mobilized with multimillion dollar donations.
—Erik Hayden, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Jan. 2025
Jessica Botelho, Baltimore Sun, 27 Jan. 2025
In his first public appearance since attempting suicide in jail last month, former defense minister Kim appeared as a witness at Thursday’s hearing and argued that the small number of troops mobilized proved that Yoon was not serious about imposing military control.
—Reuters, NBC News, 23 Jan. 2025
Amid the California wildfires –– which have been raging through the Los Angeles area since Tuesday, January 7 –– Frankel, mobilized B Strong with swiftness.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
The 2,300 personnel and the camp mobilized to respond to the blaze will be phased out over the next week, officials said.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2025
As soon as wildfires started spreading across the Los Angeles area, nonprofit organization Team Rubicon mobilized a team to help clear roadways for firefighters.
—Kristin Shaw, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
This fifth iteration of the MCA reinforced maritime cooperation and coordination, the Philippine military said, which has mobilized two ships and two fighter aircraft for communication and maneuver exercises, as well as aircraft combat training.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
With shells exploding across Khartoum, the capital, Ahmed and fellow students first mobilized to evacuate their university.
—Karl Vick, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
Major studios, many of which are headquartered or have large footprints in the Southland, have mobilized with multimillion dollar donations.
—Erik Hayden, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mobilized
Verb
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Perhaps not surprisingly, nonviolent movements’ success depends on how well they’re organized.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Missouri Immunization Coalition, which organized the event for April 24-25, also had to lay off half its staff, according to board president Lynelle Phillips.—
Jackie Fortiér,
NPR,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The uncles sat in a semi-circle behind me, some in recliners, some in parlor furniture and maybe one or two on kitchen chairs summoned for the purpose.—
Drew Carberry,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Dec. 2024
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That’s why Jet Greaves was summoned from AHL Cleveland to start three of the previous four games.—
Aaron Portzline,
The Athletic,
20 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Waivers or payment plans can sometimes be arranged to avoid a complete cutoff of benefits.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Jenks is taking part in a private memorabilia-signing event arranged by PastPros.—
Austin Knoblauch,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Mobilized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mobilized. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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