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1
as in mobilizing
to assemble and make ready for action
a command to muster the troops
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2
as in summoning
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 comprising
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 mustering
Literary Hub, 5 Mar. 2026
Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
After mustering all of two against Vancouver, Sporting registered four shots on Saturday.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2026
They have been outshot 31-10 over those two matches, mustering just one look at the goal in a 3-0 loss to the San Jose Earthquakes two weeks ago.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Over the first five minutes, Texas went 2-for-5 from the field with two turnovers while mustering a measly four points.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 3 Apr. 2026
Vitello shakes up lineup After mustering just one run and totaling 13 hits en route to being swept by the New York Yankees, rookie manager Tony Vitello shook up his starting lineup by batting shortstop Willy Adames at leadoff and second baseman Luis Arraez at cleanup.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
Israel, meanwhile, appears content to keep battering the Islamic Republic, whatever the downstream consequences, while also mustering a new offensive into southern Lebanon against Hezbollah.
—Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2026
But Tuesday night’s attempt was abysmal, with Canada only mustering four shots on goal in the first period and just 20 by the end of the night.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2026
The government in Caracas wants Venezuelans out and about, though the streets are quiet, apart from a few militia members mustering with their motorcycles.
—Mary Triny Mena, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
Noun
Stedman lands every blow thanks to her patient accumulation of ordinary life, the shearing and mustering and fence-mending, the slow mapping of relationships that ensures each loss registers as something more than plot machinery.
—Literary Hub, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
With the Knights’ offense only mustering two hits, though, that was enough for Sycamore.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
After mustering all of two against Vancouver, Sporting registered four shots on Saturday.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 26 Apr. 2026
They have been outshot 31-10 over those two matches, mustering just one look at the goal in a 3-0 loss to the San Jose Earthquakes two weeks ago.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Over the first five minutes, Texas went 2-for-5 from the field with two turnovers while mustering a measly four points.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 3 Apr. 2026
Vitello shakes up lineup After mustering just one run and totaling 13 hits en route to being swept by the New York Yankees, rookie manager Tony Vitello shook up his starting lineup by batting shortstop Willy Adames at leadoff and second baseman Luis Arraez at cleanup.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
Israel, meanwhile, appears content to keep battering the Islamic Republic, whatever the downstream consequences, while also mustering a new offensive into southern Lebanon against Hezbollah.
—Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 6 Mar. 2026
But Tuesday night’s attempt was abysmal, with Canada only mustering four shots on goal in the first period and just 20 by the end of the night.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2026
The government in Caracas wants Venezuelans out and about, though the streets are quiet, apart from a few militia members mustering with their motorcycles.
—Mary Triny Mena, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mustering
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Kalshi took a different take and seized upon the news to say the same soldier — Gannon Ken Van Dyke, who had netted $400,000 on his trades — had tried to make a Maduro bet earlier on Kalshi but didn't pass muster and was turned down.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Apr. 2026
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The deal still has to pass muster with federal and international regulators.—
Mandalit del Barco,
NPR,
23 Apr. 2026
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Trump’s name won’t be on the ballot, but Democrats have used his controversial positions and policies to motivate voters, while GOP voters in early contests have shown little sign of mobilizing a large-turnout surge to help him.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Unions can help boost candidates with funding and by mobilizing their members.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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Slegers spent the final few minutes of the game summoning all her tallest players from the bench, in order to guard against a OL Lyonnes aerial bombardment that never quite arrived.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Council took the rare step of summoning Superintendent Tony Watlington and School Board Chair Reginald Streeter to testify while voicing concerns about the school closing plan.—
Sean Tallant,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Biennale contemporary art exhibition is the world's oldest and most important, comprising a main exhibition alongside national pavilions, which are curated separately by the participating nations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
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As of late February, the review found that the Justice Department has taken down more than 47,000 files comprising about 65,500 pages.—
Jacob Rosen,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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The largest-ever US convening of CEOs and government officials comes at a time of deep unease.—
Shelly Banjo,
semafor.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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Together, the shifts highlight the growing operational uncertainty facing the Middle East’s events sector, which has become a core pillar of the Gulf’s non‑oil economies, as organizers balance security concerns with the region’s ambitions to remain a global convening hub.—
Emma Graham,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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Parents are also organizing a bake sale at the event, and a direct donation campaign is underway.—
Amy Stark Shireman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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During Barack Obama’s presidency, conservative funders invested in grassroots organizing to beat the left’s turnout and persuasion machines.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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In November 2024, Councilmembers Monica Rodriguez and Bob Blumenfield introduced a motion calling for the city to explore bypassing LAHSA and contracting directly with service providers, citing concerns about fragmentation and accountability.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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And their second-best defender, Jaden McDaniels, is skilled at calling the Nuggets’ names.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Leaving Italy for Paris, Jarmusch said the Italian equivalent of TSA had asked him what was in the box containing his Golden Lion.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
30 Apr. 2026
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Ceasar Mitchell, an attorney representing KMT, told the DAFC board that Council member Linda Pritchett, who represents the district containing the Project Mapco site, wrote a letter in support of the tax break.—
Zachary Hansen,
AJC.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Mustering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mustering. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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