mobilize
verb (used with object)
to assemble or marshal (armed forces, military reserves, or civilian persons of military age) into readiness for active service.
mobilizing
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present participleof mobilize.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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BERKELEY, Calif.—Inside Berkeley’s tallest office building, a small community of artificial intelligence researchers at a co-working space called Constellation has been mobilizing to save the world from apocalypse.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026
It concludes that the true challenge for Newsom is not just securing the nomination, but mobilizing disaffected and disengaged voters who may otherwise sit out another election.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
Bass said the Friday directive will not be her last executive order mobilizing resources for Boyle Heights following the fire.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
The group is expected to focus on door-to-door canvassing, digital advertising and direct mail aimed at mobilizing conservative voters who are less likely to participate in non-presidential elections.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
The nonproducers mobilizing them included chiefs, priests, bureaucrats, and warriors.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
