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deplanes

verb

present tense third-person singular of deplane
as in detrains

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  1. disembarks
  2. alights
  3. lights
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  • Former President Bill Clinton disembarks a jet at Islamabad International Airport in March 2000.
    — Tiago Ventura, Time, 12 Aug. 2026
  • In the photos, obtained by Page Six, the Kansas City footballer disembarks from a private jet, followed closely by a large, fluffy white dog that appears to be a Samoyed.
    — Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
Definition of disembarks
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  • As pleasure-seeking Venus alights within your 5th House of Self-Expression, fun projects sparkle, and your spirited humor invites others to join a playful challenge.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Mar. 2026
  • But before the action alights in the location of the latest dispute between adjacent property owners to catch the eye of directors Harrison Fishman and Dylan Redford (yes, grandson of Robert), the shot fills with the telltale red, white and blue of the American flag.
    — Alison Herman, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
Definition of alights
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  • Moments later, Andrew enters the home and lights a pipe before meeting the same fate.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026
  • State what lights you up, then invite feedback, because collaboration works best when your adventurous spirit meets boundaries.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of lights
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“Deplanes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deplanes. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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