demobbing

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
  • Lastly, azelaic acid can help reduce redness and breakouts gently, without disrupting the skin’s ecosystem.
    Tatiana Dias, Vogue, 29 May 2026
  • Jim also reiterated his view that concerns about AI disrupting cybersecurity have proven misguided as digital threats become increasingly sophisticated.
    Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Verb
  • As the media fixates on the digital natives known as Gen Z and Gen Alpha — often dismissing them as antisocial and entitled members of society — Saturday’s celebration showed that younger generations might actually have it all under control.
    Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
  • Democrats criticized Republicans for dismissing attempts at meaningful reform.
    Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 9 June 2026
Verb
  • The lawsuit filed Thursday by Karen Read against Massachusetts State Police and Canton Police revealed a long history of disturbing text messages between former police officers Michael Proctor and Sean Goode that allegedly included racial slurs, sexist comments and other offensive material.
    Matt Schooley, CBS News, 4 June 2026
  • The hunt does not require digging or disturbing the terrain in any way, organizers said.
    Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
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“Demobbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demobbing. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

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