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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Eric Goldman, an associate dean at Santa Clara University School of Law, who has been studying online age verification, told me that these changes are about to dismantle what remains of the open web, which was predicated on anyone being able to access almost anything.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
6 Aug. 2025
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Because dismantling the scaffolding of social progress risks collapsing the very confidence on which modern economies depend.—
Solitaire Townsend,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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But editorial indulgence has resulted in such a sludge of footnotes and block quotes that the eye must often dismount and continue on foot.—
Book Marks
August 7,
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
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For instance, people on bicycles or skateboards may be asked to dismount and walk down the ramp into Buccaneer Park.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Aug. 2025
Verb
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If a vehicle with a loose face plate continues to be driven the part may detach.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
4 Aug. 2025
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Ripe pawpaws should detach readily from the tree with a gentle tug and should have a strong, pleasant fruity aroma.—
Kirby Adams,
The Courier-Journal,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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If time allows, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Aug. 2025
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Give yourself permission to disconnect from the noise.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The 105 Silva are crafted for durability because components can be disassembled and replaced, boosting the longevity and sustainability of the headphones.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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In this way, Littler is educational: a maverick disassembling the darting continental shelf, an indulgence in the individual in a country of the collective.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
2 July 2025
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Following its success, Netflix struck a massive deal north of $400 million to develop sequels, leading to 2022's Glass Onion and now, Wake Up Dead Man.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Former Republican congressman Reid Ribble told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that while modern politics is all about fighting, no one is striking a real blow here.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Demount.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demount. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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