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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Microchip claims that the new design is optimal for aerospace and defense mission-critical applications such as mobile radar, dismounted radios, dismounted IED jamming systems, autonomous sensor networks, and unmanned vehicles due to its compact size, low power consumption, and high precision.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 31 Jan. 2025
Consider dismounting and walking your bike across the street like a pedestrian.
—Kwame Anthony Appiah, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
The footage, apparently shot by a Ukrainian drone, shows dismounted infantry attacking in columns across an open field without much apparent support from vehicles, artillery or aircraft.
—David Axe, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 31 Jan. 2025
Consider dismounting and walking your bike across the street like a pedestrian.
—Kwame Anthony Appiah, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
The footage, apparently shot by a Ukrainian drone, shows dismounted infantry attacking in columns across an open field without much apparent support from vehicles, artillery or aircraft.
—David Axe, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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
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Riders descend the steep volcanic slope at speeds up to 40 miles per hour, wearing jumpsuits and goggles for protection.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
26 July 2025
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The company descended into a form of professional wrestling madness as storylines no longer made sense, with the curtain frequently pulled back to expose pro wrestling in a way that was heresy to many longtime fans.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
24 July 2025
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The Supreme Court is allowing President Donald Trump to put his plan to dismantle the Education Department back on track — and to go through with laying off nearly 1,400 employees.—
Mark Sherman,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Washington — The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to pause a lower court order that required the Department of Education to reinstate nearly 1,400 employees who had been laid off while proceedings over the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle the agency continue.—
July 14,
CBS News,
14 July 2025
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Article 17 of the Montreal Convention states that a carrier is liable for damages for death or injuries incurred by passengers on board an aircraft, or while embarking or disembarking.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
24 July 2025
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One crew member floated another theory: Amy might have disembarked and was still on the island.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
18 July 2025
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For young people often disconnected from professional networks or mentors, Dream Reach Inspire aims to close that gap, one relationship at a time.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 July 2025
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If time allows, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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Detachable zones can be attached and detached at will, usually to many possible sections of the tray.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Corn is most flavorful at the moment of harvest so drop it into boiling water as soon as it’s detached from the plant and shucked.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
12 July 2025
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The company told The Star at the time that it would, like all the other animatronics, be taken to a warehouse and disassembled.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
24 July 2025
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With long cakes, there’s no need for a big ceremonial cut or the awkward logistics of disassembling tiers.—
Rai Mincey,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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Jamie Roy and Sam Heughan aren't related in real life, but the resemblance between the two Outlander stars is striking.—
Maureen Lee Lenker Published,
EW.com,
26 July 2025
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Six years after tragedy struck and abruptly ended the storied tradition, the festival is back — albeit smaller and in a different setting.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
25 July 2025
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“Dismount.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismount. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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