as in to disarm
to reduce the size and strength of the armed forces of
the two nations agreed to demilitarize themselves reciprocally in hopes of avoiding war
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Recent Examples of demilitarize
Among its stickier points is the establishment of a coalition of international troops to ensure Gaza is demilitarized.
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Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 18 Nov. 2025
Trump holds the cards for success or failure in demilitarizing Gaza and deradicalizing the Palestinians.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
The American ceasefire plan being negotiated this week could allow Israel's military to remain inside the Gaza Strip, and Israel has been calling for Hamas to be entirely demilitarized.
—Emily Feng, NPR, 7 Oct. 2025
Its statement also didn’t address the issue of Hamas demilitarizing, a key part of the deal.
—Sam Mednick, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Oct. 2025
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Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 18 Nov. 2025
Trump holds the cards for success or failure in demilitarizing Gaza and deradicalizing the Palestinians.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
The American ceasefire plan being negotiated this week could allow Israel's military to remain inside the Gaza Strip, and Israel has been calling for Hamas to be entirely demilitarized.
—Emily Feng, NPR, 7 Oct. 2025
Its statement also didn’t address the issue of Hamas demilitarizing, a key part of the deal.
—Sam Mednick, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demilitarize
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The return of his body closed a painful chapter for the country and cleared the way for the next and more challenging phase of the ceasefire, which calls for deploying an international security force, disarming Hamas, pulling back Israeli soldiers and rebuilding Gaza.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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The return of his body closed a painful chapter for the country and cleared the way for the next and more challenging phase of the ceasefire, which calls for deploying an international security force, disarming Hamas, pulling back Israeli soldiers and rebuilding Gaza.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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If President Trump has finally chosen to follow court orders and demobilize our troops, that's a big win for Oregonians and for the rule of law.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 Jan. 2026
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Analysts note that Syria’s security environment remains shaped by former jihadist networks that were never fully demobilized after the war.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
31 Dec. 2025
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“Demilitarize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demilitarize. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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