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Recent Examples of demobilization
There was some progress in specific territories, but the promise of total demobilization is still far from being fulfilled.
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Roberto Andrés, The Dial, 28 May 2026
After demobilization is complete, the site will reopen as a small airport used to train pilots.
—Jim Defede, CBS News, 12 May 2026
But Putin can’t afford to climb back down the mountain as the economy has becoming increasingly reliant on the defense sector while a military demobilization would likely trigger an economic crisis.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 22 Feb. 2026
During the Civil War, the United States had become the most powerful military force on planet Earth, and even after the demobilization, everyone saw the tremendous latent power of the United States, both military and economic.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 28 Jan. 2026
America quickly pivoted from postwar euphoria and demobilization to planning for a long, cold war.
—Barry Scott Zellen, Hartford Courant, 22 Jan. 2026
Nevertheless, insurgent ideologies and opposition to demobilization efforts in Colombia remain central to understanding their motivations.
—Rebecca Hanson, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2026
In this context, the gravest danger is not repression but demobilization.
—Steven Levitsky, Foreign Affairs, 11 Dec. 2025
This is, by most accounts, technically impossible given the challenges of demobilization, war-time logistics and legal reform.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 21 Nov. 2025
Roberto Andrés, The Dial, 28 May 2026
After demobilization is complete, the site will reopen as a small airport used to train pilots.
—Jim Defede, CBS News, 12 May 2026
But Putin can’t afford to climb back down the mountain as the economy has becoming increasingly reliant on the defense sector while a military demobilization would likely trigger an economic crisis.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 22 Feb. 2026
During the Civil War, the United States had become the most powerful military force on planet Earth, and even after the demobilization, everyone saw the tremendous latent power of the United States, both military and economic.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 28 Jan. 2026
America quickly pivoted from postwar euphoria and demobilization to planning for a long, cold war.
—Barry Scott Zellen, Hartford Courant, 22 Jan. 2026
Nevertheless, insurgent ideologies and opposition to demobilization efforts in Colombia remain central to understanding their motivations.
—Rebecca Hanson, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2026
In this context, the gravest danger is not repression but demobilization.
—Steven Levitsky, Foreign Affairs, 11 Dec. 2025
This is, by most accounts, technically impossible given the challenges of demobilization, war-time logistics and legal reform.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 21 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demobilization
Noun
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On paper, the Lebanese state has a mandate for disarmament.—
Euan Ward,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
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Trump has repeatedly expressed his desire to resume talks with Kim, but Pyongyang has so far ignored the overtures and urged Washington to drop demands for the North’s nuclear disarmament as a precondition for talks.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 May 2026
Noun
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The Palestinian militant group has sought to link any demilitarization to Israeli troop pullbacks.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Who knew that an attempt to ruin Iran’s navy and army would result in the demilitarization of the West?—
Rachel Marsden,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Demobilization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demobilization. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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