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 relief was palpable in the Thai resort city of Pattaya on Wednesday as service members disembarked for a night on the town.
    — Sam Winslade, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026
  • After the high seas adventure, riders would disembark and then enter a theater to watch a short film called The Spirit of Norway.
    — Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 3 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 Sep. 2026.

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