mobilizing

VERB

ready for action, movement

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assemble marshal organize prepare

STRONG

activate actuate animate catalyze circulate drive gather impel muster propel rally ready

WEAK

call to arms call up get ready make ready put in motion set in motion set off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disorganize

STRONG

discourage disperse dissuade divide repress retard scatter separate slow stop

WEAK

check demobilize end halt hold back

Example Sentences

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“Loneliness and meaning and purpose is something more people are mobilizing around and focusing on, but it needs a much more broad and comprehensive approach,” Weissbourd said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 19, 2026

Health authorities, airlines and the operator of the MV Hondius cruise ship are mobilizing to contain the spread of a pathogen that has killed three people.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Jackson had a significant mobilizing impact on Black voters nationwide.

From Salon • Feb. 23, 2026

Angry Iranians have taken to the streets with increasing frequency over the past decade, mobilizing over allegations of election rigging in 2009, women’s rights in 2022, and, late last year, the worsening economic crisis.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

It should synthesize a particular grievance into a succinct and pithy phrase, while mobilizing the people to combat it.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela