detrain

verb

Definition of detrainnext
as in to deplane

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Recent Examples of detrain Passengers were told to detrain before bomb squad members boarded and searched the train. — Lisa Respers France, CNN, 10 Apr. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for detrain
  1. deplane
  2. disembark
Verb
  • However, passengers were forced to deplane out of an abundance of caution and the flight was delayed.
    — Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Once the Houston Police Department was notified, everyone on board the flight had to deplane and the aircraft was checked for any explosives.
    — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Definition of deplane
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  • The third pilot flew it to Saudi Arabia, where the plane landed and the passengers disembarked.
    — Anna Burd, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The final few days of the trip offer passengers the chance to explore Funchal, Madeira, and Portimão, Portugal, along with two sea days before disembarking in Lisbon, Portugal.
    — Megan duBois, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of disembark

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“Detrain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detrain. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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