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also marshall
1
as in to organize
to assemble and make ready for action
marshaled their forces for battle
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2
as in to accompany
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 to arrange
to put into a particular arrangement
marshal your arguments before you stand up to speak
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also marshall
as in sheriff
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Recent Examples of marshal
Mark A. Cohen, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
And even if leaders could marshal the political will, patience, and funding to scale up defense budgets, the continent’s limited production capacity for key military equipment, combined with manpower constraints in several countries, would pose significant obstacles to rapidly building up forces.
—Mark S. Bell, Foreign Affairs, 31 Mar. 2025
Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
Hart is a brooding marshal who patrols the strange, enchanted wilds of Tanria.
—Ashley Poston, New York Times, 21 May 2025
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Verb
This is an opportunity for the legal profession to unify, marshal its considerable brain power and resources, and fearlessly respond to the enormity of the challenge and the stakes.
—Mark A. Cohen, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
And even if leaders could marshal the political will, patience, and funding to scale up defense budgets, the continent’s limited production capacity for key military equipment, combined with manpower constraints in several countries, would pose significant obstacles to rapidly building up forces.
—Mark S. Bell, Foreign Affairs, 31 Mar. 2025
Noun
Ball was sworn in as Winfield’s first town marshal on Aug. 26, 2014, and was instrumental in starting up the new police department a month later.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
Hart is a brooding marshal who patrols the strange, enchanted wilds of Tanria.
—Ashley Poston, New York Times, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for marshal
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Gracie Oaks Versus 20-Pair Shoe Storage Cabinet Keep your shoes neatly organized with this storage cabinet, which conceals up to 20 pairs.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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In 2020, government stimulus efforts overwhelmed financial systems, and fraud rings used that window to organize, fund and scale.—
Rodney Drake,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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An accompanying ad campaign for the Converse collaboration featuring Lila Moss is running online and in wild posting.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
5 June 2025
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Utilizing an accompanying app or physical pushbutton controls, riders can choose between Slow, Middle and Fast pedaling preferences.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
5 June 2025
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The park hosts various stargazing events, and larger groups can arrange hour-long astronomy programs (pending staff availability).—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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Fun fact: Cohen arranged the casting contract for his former Goonies costar Ke Huy Quan for Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022).—
Sarah Weldon,
EW.com,
7 June 2025
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The sheriff's office said the skydiving plane was a DeHaviland DH-6 Twin Otter.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
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Hundreds of law enforcement personnel have been searching for Decker — scouring forested areas, structures and a river in the area where Decker was last known to be located, the sheriff's office said over the weekend.—
Sarah Lynch Baldwin
June 9,
CBS News,
9 June 2025
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Trump, over the past week, federalized 4,000 members of the California Guard and mobilized another approximately 700 U.S. Marines to respond to protests in Los Angeles against federal immigration enforcement actions in that city.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
13 June 2025
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But that tension still pales in comparison with California and Texas, where National Guard troops have mobilized at the direction of Trump and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2025
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To lead effectively in this new landscape, business leaders should consider three mindset changes: 1.—
David Chiem,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Polling has shown that Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a former Navy helicopter pilot who represents the state's 11th Congressional District, leads the crowded Democratic field, but the race could still be anyone’s to win.—
Brittany Shepherd,
ABC News,
10 June 2025
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There’s an old adage in politics: presidents propose, but markets dispose.—
Phil De Luna,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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According to the affidavit, the trio then disposed of the body in a dumpster.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
10 June 2025
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My suggestions are the following… —Find the most knowledgeable property inspector possible.—
Jeff Lazerson,
Oc Register,
30 May 2025
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State inspectors found both spans safe but functionally obsolete, and the city is in the process of doing engineering and environmental studies to rebuild them.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2025
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“Marshal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marshal. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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