DEPLANE Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

deplane

verb

Definition of deplane

as in to detrain

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Recent Examples of deplane Passengers deplaned via the rear door and airstairs, FAA officials said. — Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026 The flight landed safely, and customers deplaned normally at the gate, the spokesperson said. — Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026 The truck hit a Boeing 737 operated by United Airlines and the 122 passengers onboard were forced to deplane via stairs, a United Airlines spokeswoman said in an email. — Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026 Officials say both occupants were able to deplane safely on their own. — Fox19 Staff, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for deplane

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Passengers were told to detrain before bomb squad members boarded and searched the train.

— Lisa Respers France, CNN, 10 Apr. 2018

Definition of detrain

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The Port of Barcelona says 58% of its cruise traffic in 2025 involved passengers embarking or disembarking in the city.

— David Nikel, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Travelers continuing to Arequipa, Peru’s second-largest city, remained on board, while others disembarked at the Km.

— Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026

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