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Recent Examples of demobilization
What that really means is demobilization.
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Julia Vargas Jones, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
There was some progress in specific territories, but the promise of total demobilization is still far from being fulfilled.
—Roberto Andrés, The Dial, 28 May 2026
After demobilization is complete, the site will reopen as a small airport used to train pilots.
—Jim Defede, CBS News, 12 May 2026
But Putin can’t afford to climb back down the mountain as the economy has becoming increasingly reliant on the defense sector while a military demobilization would likely trigger an economic crisis.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 22 Feb. 2026
During the Civil War, the United States had become the most powerful military force on planet Earth, and even after the demobilization, everyone saw the tremendous latent power of the United States, both military and economic.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 28 Jan. 2026
America quickly pivoted from postwar euphoria and demobilization to planning for a long, cold war.
—Barry Scott Zellen, Hartford Courant, 22 Jan. 2026
Nevertheless, insurgent ideologies and opposition to demobilization efforts in Colombia remain central to understanding their motivations.
—Rebecca Hanson, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2026
In this context, the gravest danger is not repression but demobilization.
—Steven Levitsky, Foreign Affairs, 11 Dec. 2025
Julia Vargas Jones, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
There was some progress in specific territories, but the promise of total demobilization is still far from being fulfilled.
—Roberto Andrés, The Dial, 28 May 2026
After demobilization is complete, the site will reopen as a small airport used to train pilots.
—Jim Defede, CBS News, 12 May 2026
But Putin can’t afford to climb back down the mountain as the economy has becoming increasingly reliant on the defense sector while a military demobilization would likely trigger an economic crisis.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 22 Feb. 2026
During the Civil War, the United States had become the most powerful military force on planet Earth, and even after the demobilization, everyone saw the tremendous latent power of the United States, both military and economic.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 28 Jan. 2026
America quickly pivoted from postwar euphoria and demobilization to planning for a long, cold war.
—Barry Scott Zellen, Hartford Courant, 22 Jan. 2026
Nevertheless, insurgent ideologies and opposition to demobilization efforts in Colombia remain central to understanding their motivations.
—Rebecca Hanson, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2026
In this context, the gravest danger is not repression but demobilization.
—Steven Levitsky, Foreign Affairs, 11 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demobilization
Noun
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As part of the agreement, countries without nuclear weapons agree to use nuclear material for peaceful purposes and countries that have nuclear weapons agree to a process of disarmament.—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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Just look at the numerous deals and UN Security Council Resolutions that promised Hezbollah’s disarmament.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Noun
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The Palestinian militant group has sought to link any demilitarization to Israeli troop pullbacks.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Who knew that an attempt to ruin Iran’s navy and army would result in the demilitarization of the West?—
Rachel Marsden,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Demobilization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demobilization. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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