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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
Sylvain Duranton, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
In his first months in office, President Donald Trump has marshaled resources from across the federal government to help enforce his strict immigration and deportation policies, enlisting agencies such as the Treasury Department that typically had no role in immigration enforcement.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 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
In France, economic decision-makers have already marshalled support to elevate Mistral from a national rising star to a global unicorn, so why not?
—Sylvain Duranton, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
In his first months in office, President Donald Trump has marshaled resources from across the federal government to help enforce his strict immigration and deportation policies, enlisting agencies such as the Treasury Department that typically had no role in immigration enforcement.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 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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Hop Run Tours organizes expeditions to minor league ballparks and major league breweries.—
Peter Rowe,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
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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Labeled by variety and accompanied by a booklet with background information and maintenance tips, the seeds are accessible at all times during library hours.—
Madison Beveridge,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
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 suspect's dog has also been recovered and turned over to a humane society for care, the sheriff's office said.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
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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From grease on the ceiling to an unmarked spray bottle, health inspectors in Missouri and Kansas found numerous violations at Kansas City area restaurants in recent weeks.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2025
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Restaurants and other food vendors ordered to close and allowed to reopen by Orange County health inspectors from May 29 to June 5.—
Ian Wheeler,
Oc Register,
7 June 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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