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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. Washington Post, 5 Nov. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demount
Verb
  • The question now turns to whether the US, UK and their allies can use the leverage from their joint operation effectively to dismantle the highly lucrative industry.
    Helen Regan, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
  • In a new joint venture redeveloping the marina, Everett Landco announced plans to take down storage tanks and dismantle offices at the location this month, per NBC News.
    Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • After having dismounted, the person crossed the street and moved into a wooded area.
    Rebecca Shabad, NBC news, 12 Sep. 2025
  • This enables wide distribution across the front lines, especially in areas where soldiers are primarily dismounted.
    Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • After the slide was deployed, passengers were temporarily stuck onboard until engineers were able to manually detach the chute, which took around an hour, according to the New York Post.
    Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
  • After the vehicle is fully charged, the system automatically detaches the robotic arm.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Failing to install the device, or disconnecting or tampering with it, could result in a $600 fine or six months in jail.
    Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
  • If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • When the Exposition closed that November, however, it was unceremoniously disassembled, never to be seen again.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Each of its thousands of parts are disassembled, cleaned, inspected, and then repaired or replaced as needed.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Women’s CrossCity Sneaker While famous for its athleisure apparel, Lululemon has quietly expanded into the realm of sneakers—and this lightweight pair strikes the perfect balance of stylish and comfortable for long days of sightseeing.
    Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2025
  • The mob of rioters grew more hostile and violent, advancing toward agents and began throwing rocks and other objects at agents, including one that struck Chief Greg Bovino in the head.
    Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025

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“Demount.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demount. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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