DISMOUNT Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

dismount

verb

(ˌ)dis-ˈmau̇nt

Definition of dismount

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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as in to dismantle

to take apart dismount a revolver for cleaning

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Recent Examples of dismount Ukrainian drones monitor these areas for resupply movement by small trucks, ground robots, or dismounted troops. — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026 Sometimes the world is spinning too fast to dismount. — Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026 Stopping, the man dismounted and shot that big bear square in the chest. — Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 4 Feb. 2026 The popular halftime performer known as Red Panda finished her signature seven-minute set, looked up at a crowd of fans chanting her name and flashed a smile before dismounting. — Alanis Thames, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dismount

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About 40 minutes later, as the plane was starting to descend, it was hit by ice and almost simultaneously, Nome’s runways closed for deicing that would last 10 to 15 minutes, the NTSB reported.

— Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
Thousands will descend on Genesee Park to catch the celebrations in and around the waters of Lake Washington.

— Zachary Fletcher, USA Today, 30 July 2026

Definition of descend

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His first moves prioritized deleveraging and simplification such as cutting central overhead and dismantling GE’s bloated headquarters infrastructure.

— Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 24 July 2026
Earlier this month, the United States, which has long criticized the court, announced a campaign aimed at dismantling the 24-year-old institution.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026

Definition of dismantle

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The Port of Barcelona says 58% of its cruise traffic in 2025 involved passengers embarking or disembarking in the city.

— David Nikel, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Travelers continuing to Arequipa, Peru’s second-largest city, remained on board, while others disembarked at the Km.

— Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026

Definition of disembark

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The person knocked on the door and was let in by Chavez, and the video recording device was disconnected about 10 minutes later, investigators have said.

— Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
Tesla data showed Burke’s iPhone disconnecting from the vehicle on July 29, 2025, shortly before a neighbor’s camera recorded him walking back toward his home.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2026

Definition of disconnect

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Cena went a bit too ‘method’ with his heel persona, becoming cold, mean, and detached to the audience that loved him.

— Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Heritage Auctions shared pictures of Skywalker’s prop that sold on July 15, showing the character’s hand, which was detached from the wrist, holding on to the lightsaber.

— Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026

Definition of detach

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Follow these simple steps to disassemble every Owala model and thoroughly wash your bottle every time.

— Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026
But one level of magnitude higher, and cities—unlike the monochromatic green of a verdant forest canopy—disassemble into a chaotic and seemingly irrational patchwork of microenvironments.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 July 2026

Definition of disassemble

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Emergency crews on the ground and in helicopters are scouring the Karakoram mountain range for the 10 climbers, including one American, who are believed to be have been on 8,047-meter-tall Broad Peak when an avalanche struck around midday Thursday.

— Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
In Kyiv, Russian forces struck the capital with ballistic missiles, killing a 31-year-old man and wounding two others, the National Police press service said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026

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