as in to dismantle
to take apart
soldiers were expected to be able to demount and reassemble their weapons
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Recent Examples of demount
They were torn down and pulverized by angry mobs, as happened in Kiev during the wave of protests in 2013-14, or methodically demounted by local authorities.
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Washington Post, 5 Nov. 2017
Washington Post, 5 Nov. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demount
Verb
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That strategic depth was dismantled bit by bit by Israel after the October 7 attacks.—
Abbas Al Lawati,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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In the 1990s, when Jackson and a bipartisan coalition reframed Africa as strategic terrain rather than charitable afterthought, dismantling that infrastructure would have been politically inconceivable.—
Alexanderia Baker-Haidara,
semafor.com,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Stopping, the man dismounted and shot that big bear square in the chest.—
Scott Haugen,
Outdoor Life,
4 Feb. 2026
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The popular halftime performer known as Red Panda finished her signature seven-minute set, looked up at a crowd of fans chanting her name and flashed a smile before dismounting.—
Alanis Thames,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Most grilles can be easily detached and then washed with mild soap and water.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
23 Feb. 2026
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He is detached and hides behind a camera.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Carvalho had greenlighted an artificial intelligence chatbot, named Ed and represented by a smiling sun, for LAUSD students, families and teachers that quietly was disconnected three months after its release in 2024.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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Small summer restaurants and dwellings carved into the rock faces complete a dreamy picture, where the purity of the landscape makes Palmarola an almost sacred place to disconnect.—
Micol Passariello,
Architectural Digest,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Once back at the VAB, engineers will need to partially disassemble it to inspect things like filters, valves, and connection plates to find the problem.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Feb. 2026
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The brainchild of Thomaston’s Jay Fredlund, the playscapes that were no longer viable for area municipalities were carefully disassembled, packed into 40-foot sea containers and shipped to missions in Guatemala where they were reassembled by service teams serving ministries.—
Sarah Kyrcz,
Hartford Courant,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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She and four other reporters were killed last year when Israeli forces struck Nasser Hospital in the Gaza town of Khan Younis, along with 17 other people.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
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The company struck a contract worth up to $200 million with the Pentagon last summer.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Demount.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demount. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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