demobbing

Definition of demobbingnext
present participle of demob, chiefly British

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for demobbing
Verb
  • Rattling off the potential for irreparable harm, the attorney said that demobilizing the project and then restarting it would significantly delay the overall timeline of the critical infrastructure project, or even torpedo the whole thing.
    Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
  • In the 1970s, the Soviet Union enjoyed an advantageous shift in nuclear and conventional capabilities relative to the United States, which was demobilizing after the Vietnam War.
    Caleb Pomeroy, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • Meanwhile, compounding pharmacies that sell cheaper knockoffs of these products are disrupting the marketplace.
    CHRISTOPHER ROWLAND THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 21 Mar. 2026
  • Since Iran attacked several oil tankers following the start of the war in late February, nearly all shipping traffic through the strait has halted, disrupting global oil markets.
    Victor Ordonez, ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Haitian law also forbids dismissing workers for union activities.
    Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Ferguson took 3-16, dismissing Linde to end the innings.
    ABC News, ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • And with a noise level under 60 dB, the K1 is quiet enough for regular daytime operation without disturbing neighbors.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Mar. 2026
  • In his directorial debut, Ian Tuason plays with the senses in this chilling flick about a pair of paranormal podcasters who are sent a series of disturbing audio files.
    Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
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“Demobbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demobbing. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.

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