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as in assemblies
a body of people come together in one place
a muster of concerned citizens
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2
as in clusters
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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as in organizes
to assemble and make ready for action
a command to muster the troops
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as in summons
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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as in contains
to be made up of
the corps of regular wine drinkers musters only about 10% of the population
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Recent Examples of musters
Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Oct. 2025
Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2026
Elizabeth thinks for a while, and musters a small smile.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
For comparison, the current Porsche 911 GT3 RS, with its Boeing-spec rear wing, musters a maximum of 1,896 pounds of downforce.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 6 Aug. 2025
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In a struggle that eventually leads to Jayson holding Maeve hostage outside, Grasso musters strength and shoots Jayson in the head, in a small act of vengeance for Lizzie.
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The king’s brother has other plans, leading to a dark time in the Pride Lands until Simba musters the courage to reclaim his rightful throne.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for musters
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The round-table style of the gathering – pioneered during large-scale assemblies organized by Pope Francis – signals Leo’s plan to continue his predecessor’s approach of seeking a more welcoming church, with leaders listening closely to Catholics in the pews.—
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As a remedy, dealers inspected the affected vehicles and repaired the rear coil assemblies when needed, at no cost to owners.—
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Inside, the last clusters of conversation continued over champagne and the remnants of that improbable charcuterie spread.—
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The advisory described clusters of poisoning cases around Monterey and the San Francisco Bay Area.—
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While trying to make music after her mother’s death, Julie (Madison Reyes) summons the spirits of a band that died in 1995 and ends up behind their new lead singer.—
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Staring November 18, Starbucks located in Target stores nationwide will be rolling out the Frozen Peppermint Hot Chocolate, which summons serious holiday nostalgia.—
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Use Paint to Refresh Cracked Wood Start by cleaning the wood with hot, soapy water that contains a degreasing agent.—
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DeFi advocates also want to ensure the market structure bill contains language allowing individuals to self-custody their crypto.—
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Those conferences will be represented in Thursday night’s first CFP semifinal between Miami and Mississippi in the Fiesta Bowl.—
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With both teams sitting outside the top of their respective conferences, the trade represents a gamble—one that could reshape the direction of each franchise long after this season.—
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Empty lots littered with debris and ash line the street where houses and small businesses once stood.—
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All but one of the fires were started on corner lots, all the vehicles were parked on the curb alongside a house, and all the vehicles were older models or dilapidated.—
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The global Giving Tuesday movement mobilizes millions of people and sparks a major surge in donations and volunteering, with many nonprofits boosted by matching campaigns from companies, foundations and individual donors that help multiply gifts further.—
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The company also revealed that each unit’s development mobilizes nearly two years of work across Exail’s electronics, software, mechanical, and integration teams.—
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HotHands Hand Warmers 40-pack Even if the forecast calls for a warm day, the crisp and cool afternoon can require some extra tools to stay warm.—
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The current design of the contemporary-looking restaurant calls for a large, 42-seat indoor bar that opens out onto the patio, and a smaller outdoor bar that can seat 15.—
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“Musters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/musters. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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