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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 steer
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
Zac Anderson, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
Phoning through the top ranks of the government—leaders at the Pentagon and Department of Justice, Vice President Mike Pence, the Virginia Governor’s office—Pelosi marshaled all corners of Washington to get things back under control.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025
Stamford Police responded to the Oaklawn Avenue home on Tuesday morning after a state marshal called 911 while attempting to carry out a court order to evict the man.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 4 Dec. 2025
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Verb
The president also marshaled the power of the federal government to blame Democrats for the shutdown fallout, and took steps to punish them.
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Longtime community volunteer Nancy Hillgren served as parade marshal.
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According to Blair, the two members on shift would often organize alternative sleeping rotas that left just one individual with a straightforward password and all the power.—
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The exhibit is co-organized by the American Federation of Arts and the Rembrandt House Museum in Amsterdam.—
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Witnesses and local leaders have contradicted that claim, saying Good was trying to leave and steering away from the agent.—
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Pink and black, a similar color pairing, is one that Gage urges steering clear of in this day and age.—
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Despite his level-headedness, Mike is mightily discontent with the low-wattage gigs that are arranged for him by, of all people, his dentist (Fisher Stevens), who soon replaces that absent tooth.—
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As a newcomer to composing and arranging for strings, Simon benefitted greatly by working with a group readily available for consultation and collaboration.—
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The sheriff's office also apologized for some confusion with initial messaging from the sheriff's office Thursday morning on social media.—
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In October the agency fined the police department $153,000 and the sheriff’s office $184,000 for violations related to Rodarte’s death.—
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The coalition began as a grassroots effort to mobilize public support for reparations and keep the issue visible.—
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Even the rest of the old-schoolers seem oddly content with the new harmonious state of the world and rebuff Carol’s efforts to mobilize.—
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Mike Vrabel has breathed life into the New England Patriots, guiding them to a 7-2 start while riding a six-game winning streak despite fielding a roster that still has its fair share of deficiencies.—
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Paul was a fierce advocate for diversity and inclusion and guided the league through the challenges of 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina.—
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The department classifies Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger under its highest Level 4 advisory, warning Americans about issues of terrorism, crime, kidnapping, and more.—
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Those only include what the police classify as murders or non-negligent manslaughter.—
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While there, the inspector found multiple belts on the ride were not working properly, a spokesman for the state’s Department of Safety told The Star last week.—
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The inspector hit the raw meat that met the floor with a Stop Sale.—
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“Marshal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marshal. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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