Definition of dismountnext
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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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Recent Examples of dismount 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 The build centers around three pairs of floor rails extending from the tailgate up to the front row and a series of individual seats that easily mount to and dismount from those rails. New Atlas, 12 Dec. 2025 The woman told investigators Herzing had made similar threats in July, which resulted in the victim suffering minor scrapes after dismounting at a stoplight. Lauren Breunig, Twin Cities, 2 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dismount
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  • Some Boston watering holes reportedly ran out of beer when Scottish fans descended on the city.
    Alex Harring, CNBC, 15 July 2026
  • Thousands of visitors, both international and from around the country, descended upon Atlanta for eight in-person matches and watch parties.
    Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 15 July 2026
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  • Tristan Peters had his first career cycle, Sean Burke pitched seven innings of one-run ball and the Chicago White Sox had an eight-run seventh inning to dismantle the Athletics 14-1 on Friday night.
    ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
  • What this framework dismantles is a common and counterproductive myth—that friendships either spark instantly or are not worth pursuing.
    Wes Moss, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
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  • If war breaks out in Europe, and NATO allies call for backup, this will also be where tens of thousands of troops from the United States and Canada could disembark and head for the front lines.
    Anna Mulrine Grobe, Christian Science Monitor, 6 July 2026
  • Oceanwide Expeditions, operator of the cruise ship MV Hondius, says at least 29 living passengers from 12 countries disembarked the ship and went home after the death of the first passenger on board (before officials knew of the outbreak).
    Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
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  • If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026
  • In laboratory tests, fleets of four and eight robots autonomously assembled into target structures, disconnected, reassembled into new shapes, and operated as a single rigid vessel capable of collective movement.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
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  • The team also solved issues caused by strong magnetic attraction, enabling robots to detach reliably when commanded.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
  • Valya volunteers to detach Venera 7’s bathysphere, knowing that he’ll be pulled toward Venus, and will certainly die there.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 July 2026
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  • Plus disassembling the drain pieces to clear a clog can be a hassle.
    Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 30 June 2026
  • Once completed in Spain, the new organ was disassembled and its parts were gradually transported to Prague on trucks.
    ABC News, ABC News, 15 June 2026
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  • But, with that ceasefire now in tatters, and after Iran has retaliated by striking neighboring countries Qatar, Kuwait and Jordan, oil prices have returned to prices last seen over a month ago.
    Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • Only five weeks before, another one hit farther west, and in no memory, living or recorded, had two storms struck the same coast in one season.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026
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  • They were torn down and pulverized by angry mobs, as happened in Kiev during the wave of protests in 2013-14, or methodically demounted by local authorities.
    Washington Post, Washington Post, 5 Nov. 2017

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“Dismount.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismount. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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