as in to demilitarize
to release (someone or something) from military service
Both leaders agreed to demobilize their armies and sign the peace treaty. Ships returned to port to be demobilized.
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Recent Examples of demobilize
Analysts note that Syria’s security environment remains shaped by former jihadist networks that were never fully demobilized after the war.
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Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 31 Dec. 2025
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
Israel wants Hezbollah, the Lebanese militia that took a beating during its war with Israel last fall, disarmed and demobilized.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
The state incident management team demobilized July 23, the county said.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 17 Aug. 2025
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Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 31 Dec. 2025
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
Israel wants Hezbollah, the Lebanese militia that took a beating during its war with Israel last fall, disarmed and demobilized.
—Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
The state incident management team demobilized July 23, the county said.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 17 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demobilize
Verb
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The Javelin recovered in this case was not demilitarized, prosecutors said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
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Then there is the intent to demilitarize Ukraine.—
Olivier Kempf,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Speaking at a ruling party congress last month, Kim laid out his vision for more nuclear development, while urging the US to drop its longstanding demand that his country denuclearize before any dialogue can resume.—
Soo-hyang Choi,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Even if that were not the case, the major terror groups are radically reduced in effectiveness, their sponsor in Tehran is denuclearized and contained, more countries are signing or preparing to agree to peace, investment is flowing and Russia and China have fled the scene.—
Newsweek Contributors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Dec. 2025
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Netanyahu said negotiations are continuing, with disarming Hezbollah a key goal.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Lebanon has insisted on a ceasefire to stop the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah before engaging in more talks, while vowing to commit to disarming the group.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Demobilize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demobilize. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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