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
Thank you to everyone in and beyond Minnesota who are mobilized to protect all of our civil and human rights.
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Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
Diasporas are often treated by media and policymakers as monolithic blocs — politically unified, ideologically coherent and ready to be mobilized for regime change.
—Michael Paarlberg, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2026
Ultimately, lasting protection will come from an informed, mobilized public that is prepared to speak out for the dignity and health of their neighbors.
—Matthew Blinstrubas, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026
The march was organized by an activist organization called the Unsustainable Olympics Committee, which mobilized a wide coalition of grassroots sports groups, civic and environmental movements, students, housing activists, combative unions, pro‑Palestine networks and transfeminist collectives.
—Antonia Mortensen, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
Greenleaf and Cloverleaf and Charlie Berens Cloverleaf Infrastructure had purchase agreements with owners in southern Brown County to bring a data center to the area, but residents quickly mobilized to oppose the development.
—Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 6 Feb. 2026
After immigration enforcement in Minneapolis turned deadly, award-winning Indigenous chef Sean Sherman mobilized a call for Congressional action against ICE.
—Serena Maria Daniels, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Feb. 2026
When the Sky Turned Orange commemorates the devastating Eaton Fire one year later by spotlighting how community members mobilized to provide resources, support and healing for families impacted by the tragedy.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 2 Feb. 2026
Nonprofits and coalitions of community organizations like Stand Together Contra Costa, Reimagine Richmond, Alameda County Immigration Legal and Education Partnership and Rapid Response Networks in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties quickly mobilized to verify reports of ICE sightings.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2026
Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
Diasporas are often treated by media and policymakers as monolithic blocs — politically unified, ideologically coherent and ready to be mobilized for regime change.
—Michael Paarlberg, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2026
Ultimately, lasting protection will come from an informed, mobilized public that is prepared to speak out for the dignity and health of their neighbors.
—Matthew Blinstrubas, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026
The march was organized by an activist organization called the Unsustainable Olympics Committee, which mobilized a wide coalition of grassroots sports groups, civic and environmental movements, students, housing activists, combative unions, pro‑Palestine networks and transfeminist collectives.
—Antonia Mortensen, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
Greenleaf and Cloverleaf and Charlie Berens Cloverleaf Infrastructure had purchase agreements with owners in southern Brown County to bring a data center to the area, but residents quickly mobilized to oppose the development.
—Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 6 Feb. 2026
After immigration enforcement in Minneapolis turned deadly, award-winning Indigenous chef Sean Sherman mobilized a call for Congressional action against ICE.
—Serena Maria Daniels, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Feb. 2026
When the Sky Turned Orange commemorates the devastating Eaton Fire one year later by spotlighting how community members mobilized to provide resources, support and healing for families impacted by the tragedy.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 2 Feb. 2026
Nonprofits and coalitions of community organizations like Stand Together Contra Costa, Reimagine Richmond, Alameda County Immigration Legal and Education Partnership and Rapid Response Networks in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties quickly mobilized to verify reports of ICE sightings.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mobilized
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The letter campaign was organized by the Indiana Association of the Deaf.—
Claire Rafford,
IndyStar,
9 Feb. 2026
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The project was organized by a group of cryptocurrency investors who raised $300,000 for it and have been using it to hype a memecoin called $PATRIOT.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
8 Feb. 2026
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Lang was summoned to appear Sunday at the French Foreign Ministry, which oversees the institute, but submitted his resignation.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Records of 911 calls show deputies had never been called to Fortson's apartment previously but they had been summoned to a nearby unit 10 times in the previous eight months, including once for a domestic disturbance.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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With the Sloan Digital Sky Survey, York then marshaled forces to create one single telescope that could map hundreds of millions of objects in the sky — a central telescope systematically scanning the sky, and then releasing massive quantities of data publicly available to any scientist.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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Though December 24 and 26 were federal holidays, the new Commissioner marshalled the staff at the more than 1,200 community service outlets to work those days in exchange for overtime payments.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
7 Feb. 2026
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The Magic rallied from 17 points down to win 120-117, but the Jazz defeated the Heat 115-111.—
Mark Anderson,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Hundreds of people, including local leaders, rallied at the site Thursday, defiantly rehoisting the flag.—
Sophie Brams,
The Hill,
13 Feb. 2026
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And on Friday, the Knicks held three Trail Blazers starters to fewer than seven points, including Holiday, who mustered five points on 2-of-7 shooting, and Toumani Camara, who the Knicks held scoreless at The Garden.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Eight days earlier, Wembanyama was 5 of 21 from the floor, 0 of 7 from 3-point range and mustered only 14 points.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Antonio Express-News,
29 Jan. 2026
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He was also ordered to serve six months of home confinement and complete 500 hours of community service, FBI officials said.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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At one point, Bad Bunny ordered a drink from Toñita, whose long-standing Caribbean Social Club is a landmark in Williamsburg.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Alberdi is the rare filmmaker to enter the Berlinale with distribution for her film already arranged.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
14 Feb. 2026
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The two feel fortunate their national Olympic committees arranged for them to bunk together at Cortina's Olympic village, since typically only teammates share housing.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Mobilized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mobilized. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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