DEMOUNTING Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

demounting

verb

present participle of demount

as in dismantling

to take apart soldiers were expected to be able to demount and reassemble their weapons

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That ruled out conventional dismantling for much of the fleet.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026
Growing reliance on SaaS and PaaS is dismantling the barriers that have kept CIOs from rising further.

— Mike Trkay, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of dismantling

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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
The woman told investigators Herzing had made similar threats in July, which resulted in the victim suffering minor scrapes after dismounting at a stoplight.

— Lauren Breunig, Twin Cities, 2 Dec. 2025

Definition of dismounting

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Everyday routines depend on maps, banking, tickets, transit, rideshare and messaging, and completely disconnecting remains impractical for most people.

— Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2026
The sole survivor disables HAL by disconnecting the power source.

— Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of disconnecting

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There have been four reports of eyes detaching from the teething toy, but no injuries have been reported, federal officials said.

— Julia Hawkins, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2026
Orion and the Artemis III crew will stay docked with Starship for about a day before detaching to begin preparations for their return to Earth.

— Josh Dinner, Space.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of detaching

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While the original New York Couch Doctor (516-779-1720) is famed for disassembling bulky furniture in emergency situations 24/7, the charge is anywhere from a few hundred to a couple thousand dollars.

— Cassie Hurwitz, Curbed, 25 Aug. 2026
Moka pots should be cleaned after every use by disassembling the unit and rinsing each part with water.

— Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 July 2026

Definition of disassembling

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