1
as in to descend
to come down from something (as a vehicle)
the coachman dismounted from his seat in order to assist the weary travelers
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2
as in to dismantle
to take apart
dismount a revolver for cleaning
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Recent Examples of dismount
Considered one of the best bull riders of all time, Lane Frost was tragically killed in 1989 at the age of 25 after dismounting a bull at Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo.
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Marc Berman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Contestants are required to ride an equestrian pattern, dismount and complete a private interview with the judges.
—Gqlshare, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
Considered one of the best bull riders of all time, Lane Frost was tragically killed in 1989 at the age of 25 after dismounting a bull at Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo.
—Marc Berman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The initial assaults over the weekend involved dismounted infantry walking in neat lines across snowy fields without much apparent support from artillery or aircraft.
—David Axe, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Marc Berman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Contestants are required to ride an equestrian pattern, dismount and complete a private interview with the judges.
—Gqlshare, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
Considered one of the best bull riders of all time, Lane Frost was tragically killed in 1989 at the age of 25 after dismounting a bull at Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo.
—Marc Berman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The initial assaults over the weekend involved dismounted infantry walking in neat lines across snowy fields without much apparent support from artillery or aircraft.
—David Axe, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismount
Verb
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Her friend Alice is descending a dimly lit stairway.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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In an era when political discourse so often descends into outrage and division — on cable news, in Congress, even in school board races — the quiet decency shown in Skokie feels all the more remarkable.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2025
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The Trump Administration is attempting to dismantle the Department of Education.—
Miguel Cardona,
Time,
23 Apr. 2025
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The initial decision to dismantle the police department led to recall petitions to remove several council members and Vice Mayor Ben Nett from office.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The company disembarked from their landing craft at around 7 a.m.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2025
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Photo by Ole Dor/Shutterstock In late January, Christian Estrosi, the mayor of Nice, signed a decree prohibiting large cruise ships with more than 900 passengers from disembarking at the nearby port of Villefranche-sur-Mer.—
Jessica Benavides Canepa,
AFAR Media,
17 Apr. 2025
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The extended time away allows employees to fully disconnect from workplace pressures and engage in restorative activities without the persistent distraction of pending work projects that often accompany shorter breaks.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Some robots reportedly collapsed face-down during the latter part of the race, with one robot's head becoming completely detached from its body.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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Besides helping the males save themselves, detaching their palps inside the female also increases the likelihood of keeping other males from approaching his partner.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Did a kid eat a battery somewhere and now I'm forced to use a power drill to disassemble a $10 talking Frozen doll?—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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Drummond ends up dead, Mark uses his tie, stained with Drummond's blood, to gain access to the room where Gemma has been ordered to disassemble a baby’s crib, and the couple have a tearful reunion and head for the exits.—
Gary Levin,
USA TODAY,
21 Mar. 2025
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The scalloped edges strike again in this rattan tray, which can hold decorative items like an oversized knot sculpture or serve as a mini drink station in your home office—something Open Door alum Kathy Hilton once suggested to her daughter Paris. .—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
21 Apr. 2025
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said if Russia is genuinely ready to observe a full and unconditional ceasefire, Ukraine will mirror that approach and strike only in defense.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Dismount.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismount. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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