demob

Definition of demobnext
chiefly British

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for demob
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
  • The city coordinates with community partners like Jericho Way to ensure transportation and shelter for homeless residents during periods when the city's temporary emergency shelter is demobilized.
    Bill Bowden, Arkansas Online, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • The Houthis have previously attacked commercial ships in the Red Sea to disrupt the flow of oil, gas and other commodities through the Bab el-Mandeb strait.
    Lucia I Suarez Sang, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Gas prices have surged past $4 per gallon for the first time in more than three years on Tuesday, according to data from GasBuddy, as the war in Iran continues to disrupt global oil supplies.
    Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Demob.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demob. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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