demob

Definition of demobnext
chiefly British

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for demob
Verb
  • The bet was that engaging with several forces at the same time would avoid power vacuums that are quickly filled when one group demobilizes.
    Roberto Andrés, The Dial, 28 May 2026
  • Firefighters and equipment are starting to be demobilized as the Incident Management Team transfers command back to local authorities.
    Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 20 May 2026
Verb
  • Closure of the strait, at the southern end of the Red Sea and a critical gateway to the Suez Canal, could significantly disrupt global trade.
    Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
  • The British Museum elected to postpone a Jewish Culture Month event that was scheduled to take place last Thursday, May 28th due to concerns that the talk—a lecture on Ancient Israel and Judah—might be disrupted by protests.
    News Desk, Artforum, 1 June 2026
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“Demob.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demob. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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