I will marshal a fair amount of scientific data to support my argument.
Source: tatoeba (655049)
Marshal
/ˈmɑː(ɹ)ʃəl/
Synonyms for "marshal" (327 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (66)
abbot of unreasonaccoupleaccumulateadcadduceadvanceagglutinateaideaide-de-campalignallegeallocateallotamassapportionarrangearrayarticulateassembleassociate
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attendbailiffbandbeadlebeaglebondbound bailiffbracketbrassbridgebridge overbrigadierbrigadier generalbring forwardbring onbring to bearcaptaincatchpolecementchainchaperonchicken colonelchief of policechief of staffclap togetherclear for actionclear the deckscocollectcollocatecolonelcombinecommandantcommandercommander in chief
Strong matches (98)
commanding officercommissioned officercommissionercompany officercomposecompriseconcatenateconductconglobulateconjoinconjugateconnectconstableconvoycool offcopulatecouplecovercuredeal
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deal outdeploydeputydeputy sheriffdetectivedisposedistributedrawdressembraceemceeencompassescortesquireexecexecutive officerfedfederalfield marshalfield officerfirst lieutenantfive-star generalfixfix upflicformfour-star generalg mang-mangathergendarmegeneralgeneral officergeneralissimoget readygluegovernment mangradeguardguideharmonizehierarchizeincludeinspectorjemadarjoinjunior officerknotlay outlay togetherleadleaguelictorlieutenant
Noun(20 words)
Verb(4 words)
Related words (163)
lieutenant colonellieutenant generallineline uplinklord of misrulelump togethermace-bearermajormajor generalmake arrangementsmake preparationsmake readymarechalmarrymassmaster of ceremoniesmcmergemethodize
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mobilizemounted policemanmpmusternarcnormalizeodofferofficerone-star generalorderorderly officerorganizepacifypairparcel outpatrolmanpeace officerpiece togetherplaceplanpleadpolice captainpolice commissionerpolice constablepolice inspectorpolice matronpolice officerpolice sergeantpolicemanpolicewomanportreeveprearrangepreppreparepresentpretreatprocessproduceprovideput in shapeput togetherquietrallyrangerankreadyready upreeveregimentregularizeregulaterisaldarroll into oneroundroundsmanroutinizescrapesenior officersergeantsergeant at armsset outset upsettle preliminariesshavetailshepherdsheriffsirdarsocial directorsolderspacespansplicesquirestaff officerstandardizestick togetherstructuresubahdarsubalternsublieutenantsuperintendentsystematizetake intake outtantapethe brassthe old manthree-star generaltietipstafftipstavestoastmastertop brasstranquilizetreattrimtroopertry outtwo-star generalunifyuniteusherwait onweldyoke
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: serialize, abbot of unreason, accouple, accumulate, adc.
- Sentence evidence is available for marshal, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, moby, opengloss, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "marshal".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "marshal"
Keep "marshal" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "marshal" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "marshal", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "marshal" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
22 entriesShowing 16 of 22 words.
More specific
10 entriesCollocations
12 entriesUS marshalcity marshalfield marshalmarshal datamarshal evidencemarshal resourcesmarshal supportmarshal the parademarshal troopsparade marshalstate marshaltown marshal
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
2 entriesSample sentences
15 total sentences available.
US Marshal Tom Jackson is determined to recover the fugitive.
Source: tatoeba (3922311)
Tom Jackson, a US Marshal, escorted prisoners to a state penitentiary.
Source: tatoeba (3928467)
Detective Dan Anderson was assigned to join U.S. Marshal Brown's team.
Source: tatoeba (3928779)
Showing 4 of 15 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "marshal"?
Closest matches include serialize, abbot of unreason, accouple, accumulate, adc.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "marshal"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.