deplaning

verb

present participle of deplane
as in detraining

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  1. disembarking
  2. alighting
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  • At the wharf, mento bands would sing to the endless stream of tourists disembarking from cruise ships.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Neither are those disembarking because Barcelona is the final destination of their voyage.
    — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of disembarking
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  • Over a career spanning six decades, Herzog has become one of the most influential figures in international cinema, working on around 80 films often alighting on the subjects of obsession, extreme situations and the contradictions of human nature.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026
  • About halfway up, the orange-and-black butterflies had begun appearing in groups, alighting on flowers or gathering to sip water from puddles.
    — Vann R. Newkirk II, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026
Definition of alighting
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“Deplaning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deplaning. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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