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noun

ˈmə-stər How to pronounce muster (audio)
Definition of musternext
1
as in assembly
a body of people come together in one place a muster of concerned citizens

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2
as in cluster
a number of things considered as a unit considering the muster of suggestions that were submitted for "word of the year"

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muster

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verb

1
as in to summon
to assemble and make ready for action a command to muster the troops

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2
as in to call
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 to contain
to be made up of the corps of regular wine drinkers musters only about 10% of the population

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How is the word muster different from other verbs like it?

Some common synonyms of muster are call, cite, convene, convoke, and summon. While all these words mean "to demand the presence of," muster suggests a calling up of a number of things that form a group in order that they may be exhibited, displayed, or utilized as a whole.

mustered the troops

How are the words call and summon related as synonyms of muster?

Call may be used less formally for summon.

called the legislature into special session

When would cite be a good substitute for muster?

The meanings of cite and muster largely overlap; however, cite implies a summoning to court usually to answer a charge.

cited for drunken driving

How do convene and convoke relate to one another, in the sense of muster?

Convene is somewhat less formal than convoke.

convened the students

When might convoke be a better fit than muster?

In some situations, the words convoke and muster are roughly equivalent. However, convoke implies a summons to assemble for deliberative or legislative purposes.

convoked a Vatican council

When is summon a more appropriate choice than muster?

While the synonyms summon and muster are close in meaning, summon implies the exercise of authority.

was summoned to answer charges

How is the word muster different from other verbs like it?

Some common synonyms of muster are call, cite, convene, convoke, and summon. While all these words mean "to demand the presence of," muster suggests a calling up of a number of things that form a group in order that they may be exhibited, displayed, or utilized as a whole.

mustered the troops

How are the words call and summon related as synonyms of muster?

Call may be used less formally for summon.

called the legislature into special session

When would cite be a good substitute for muster?

The meanings of cite and muster largely overlap; however, cite implies a summoning to court usually to answer a charge.

cited for drunken driving

How do convene and convoke relate to one another, in the sense of muster?

Convene is somewhat less formal than convoke.

convened the students

When might convoke be a better fit than muster?

In some situations, the words convoke and muster are roughly equivalent. However, convoke implies a summons to assemble for deliberative or legislative purposes.

convoked a Vatican council

When is summon a more appropriate choice than muster?

While the synonyms summon and muster are close in meaning, summon implies the exercise of authority.

was summoned to answer charges

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of muster
Noun
Redman responded that the language in the proposal was meant to pass constitutional muster. —Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026 In a media release on Tuesday, Netflix expressed confidence that its offer would pass muster with antitrust enforcers and said the acquisition would benefit consumers. —Alain Sherter, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Verb
Wallner continued improving his results against left-handed pitching, but overall the Twins offense mustered just three total hits and three total walks against four Royals pitchers. —David Brown, Twin Cities, 30 Mar. 2026 To muster the supermajority necessary to override a veto, GOP leaders would have to pick up 21 votes in the House and five in the Senate. —Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for muster
Recent Examples of Synonyms for muster
  1. assembly
  2. cluster
  3. summon
  4. contain
  5. assemblage
  6. batch
  7. organize
  8. comprise
Noun
  • The stands serve as sites of passing assembly—roadside water coolers—and repositories of gossip and news.
    — Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Full-palm tactile sensing allows the robot to continue manipulating objects even when cameras are obstructed or when precise force control is required, such as in assembly tasks.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Mar. 2026
Definition of assembly
Noun
  • Phlox is a perennial that has clusters of blooms that mirror the look of hydrangeas, and phlox comes in similar flower shades of pink, purple, and white.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2026
  • The branches of the trigeminal nerve converge in one single cluster.
    — Julia Daye, Popular Science, 2 Apr. 2026
Definition of cluster
Verb
  • Olsson, for the first time in her career, was being summoned.
    — Megan Feringa, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
  • The Italian government formally protested the incident to Israeli authorities and summoned Israel's ambassador to Rome for clarification.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Mar. 2026
Definition of summon
Verb
  • In addition, motions in which the prosecution opposed mental health diversions for two defendants contained similar errors, Stuart wrote.
    — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
  • The Jumping Branch fire has spread to 275 acres and is only 30% contained, state officials said Tuesday.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
Definition of contain
Noun
  • Though many were faded and dusty, the assemblages nevertheless crackled with an almost urgent vibrancy, beckoning the viewer closer.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 30 Mar. 2026
  • There was the usual assemblage of male and female Anna’s and just a couple of the Allen’s darting out occasionally from the sanctuary of the nearby tree to drink nectar from the hanging feeders.
    — Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Definition of assemblage
Noun
  • Add remaining meringue in 3 batches, gently folding with a rubber spatula after each addition until only a few streaks of meringue remain (err on the side of undermixing to keep the cake batter billowy).
    — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
  • After the brand said 12 tons of KitKat products were stolen while being transported between a factory in central Italy and their destination in Poland, the company launched an online tracker so consumers can check whether their KitKat came from the missing batch.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
Definition of batch
Verb
  • Efforts are now underway to organize residents and explore legal options.
    — Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 4 Apr. 2026
  • The 21st Arbor Day celebration was organized by Harford County to plant native trees throughout the County.
    — The Aegis, Baltimore Sun, 3 Apr. 2026
Definition of organize
Verb
  • The hotel takes up about half the building (the non-Whitehall-facing component comprises lavish private residences and restaurants).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026
  • The pastor says the online audience typically comprises Farsi speakers from roughly a dozen countries including Iran, Afghanistan, Turkey, Pakistan and the United Kingdom.
    — Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
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