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Recent Examples of demobilization
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.
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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
Except for those limitations, the Army is arranging to return those eligible for demobilization as quickly as possible.
—Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2025
So that has to happen, that demobilization has to happen.
—ABC News, 5 Oct. 2025
Some negotiations toward demobilization are reportedly far along, although the policy is largely viewed as a failure.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
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
Except for those limitations, the Army is arranging to return those eligible for demobilization as quickly as possible.
—Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2025
So that has to happen, that demobilization has to happen.
—ABC News, 5 Oct. 2025
Some negotiations toward demobilization are reportedly far along, although the policy is largely viewed as a failure.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demobilization
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Netanyahu conditioned Gaza’s reconstruction on Hamas disarmament and tunnel destruction, potentially using control of Rafah as leverage in ongoing negotiations.—
Sam Metz,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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In Lebanon, the once formidable Hezbollah has been significantly weakened after 13 months of conflict with Israel and now faces a domestic disarmament campaign.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In November, the United Nations Security Council backed the plan, giving it international legitimacy and a mandate to oversee the demilitarization and rebuilding of Gaza.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
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The United Nations Security Council backed the plan in November – giving it international legitimacy – with a mandate for the board to oversee the demilitarization and rebuilding of Gaza.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Demobilization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demobilization. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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