MOBILIZES Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

mobilizes

verb

present tense third-person singular of mobilize

as in organizes

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 mobilizes The Houston megastar’s contribution also arrives as a broad coalition of Latin artists, athletes and organizations mobilizes to support Chocó’s recovery. — Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 26 Aug. 2026 Sneha Revanur, 22, of San Jose, California, is the founder and president of Encode, an organization that mobilizes youth to call for safer and more equitable artificial intelligence. — Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Aug. 2026 The training substantially mobilizes more proteins and other molecules in the hours after exercising. — Will Stone, NPR, 24 Aug. 2026 South Florida mobilizes aid As families await news, local organizations and governments are coordinating relief efforts. — Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026 Scratching the bite also mobilizes saliva and encourages more histamine release, which causes the itching in the first place. — Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 29 July 2026 The lunar eclipse in Pisces on August 28 mobilizes your 11th house of groups and allies one last time. — Steph Koyfman, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026 The 2026 midterms hinge on whether this core Democratic coalition mobilizes, rather than focusing on Carlson's uncertain future. — Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Through HopeHub, individuals connect with a community advocate who mobilizes faith and community partners to address immediate needs while building long-term stability in housing, healthcare and employment, then are guided to Arkansas Launch for job opportunities, training and career support. — Arkansas Online, 21 June 2026

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Attendees told The Star the gathering was smaller than former Johnson County No Kings rallies.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026
When a massive sea life die-off threatens his livelihood, lifelong fisherman Stan Rennie rallies his community in a quest for answers, becoming the unlikeliest of activists.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026

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The agency rejected the recommendation, saying that using cameras that automatically activate when an officer pulls their weapon or activates a car siren could risk privacy concerns.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
And a few are very highly specific, such as the protease that activates insulin, which only cuts near a very specific series of amino acids.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 14 Oct. 2026

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