demobbing

Definition of demobbingnext
present participle of demob, chiefly British

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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
  • The hospitality union represents roughly 2,000 workers at the arena, potentially disrupting one of the biggest sporting events in the world.
    Luzdelia Caballero, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
  • In such a case, if the people passing the message did not have complete control of their devices, an outsider could potentially subtly change the particles’ entanglement, disrupting the communication without leaving a trace.
    Matt von Hippel, Quanta Magazine, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • In October, Superior Court Judge Judy Bae granted LCLJ’s motion, dismissing the city’s lawsuit and allowing LAFCO to move to the next steps in the process.
    Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
  • But dismissing it as fusty would be an unfortunate act of self-deprivation.
    Rachel Howard, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Then jurors heard disturbing sounds of banging — and choking, according to the Star-Telegram.
    KC Baker, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
  • And inside the actual pillow, there are only those air sacs, which inflate and deflate to slightly change pressure points throughout the night – silently and without disturbing your slumber, or anyone else's.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 Apr. 2026
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“Demobbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demobbing. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.

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