MOBILIZE Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

mobilize

verb

ˈmō-bə-ˌlīz

Definition of mobilize

as in to organize

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 mobilize Board work is like launching a side gig that becomes a new career or taking the time to mobilize a promotion campaign to move up in your current employer. — Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 The country’s disaster risk reduction agency said today hat nearly 20,000 security personnel had been mobilized for rescue efforts, and so far 8,730 people had been rescued. — Bhadra Sharma, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026 Environmental groups, coastal advocates, and lawmakers mobilized against the measure, warning the exemption would set a dangerous precedent for California’s 50-year-old protections. — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026 But after cops were increasingly publicly exposed for using Flock to commit crimes, the company mobilized, instituting consequential changes that inhibit the public's ability to hold rogue officers accountable. — Kenny Jacoby, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mobilize

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The defense was organized and rebounded well from some early breakdowns on stretch running plays, and Petrino’s offense doesn’t look like the mess Freddie Kitchens’ group was last year.

— Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
In the Philippines, many time zones away from these major tournaments, fans organize watch parties for matches that often start after midnight.

— Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of organize

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Initially, their aunt appears to have summoned them there for free labor with the housework, garden and hens.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026
As part of the inquiry, the mayor of Kenscoff and the police inspector in charge of the sprawling mountaintop rural district have been summoned for questioning.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of summon

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In addition, key agricultural futures including rice, cotton, and corn have also rallied significantly since the beginning of the year, with most currently trading around their highest levels in three years.

— , CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
The Dragons rallied from a 27-point deficit to stun Oklahoma power Jenks, 34-33.

— Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of rally

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Even though Vaughn's initial plea was not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect, and a mental status exam was ordered, no pretrial tests were done.

— Brett Barrouquere, Arkansas Online, 30 Aug. 2026
In a similar format to Family Feud, TopClubTen gives you ten top answers, ordered by amount, recency, value, and so on.

— Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

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