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
But editorial indulgence has resulted in such a sludge of footnotes and block quotes that the eye must often dismount and continue on foot.
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Andrea Long Chu, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2025
For instance, people on bicycles or skateboards may be asked to dismount and walk down the ramp into Buccaneer Park.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
O'Connell is a three-time world champion bareback horse rider who, for nearly two decades, has also distinguished himself as one of rodeo's best cowboys able to help riders safely dismount bucking bulls or horses and escort the animals out of the arena.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Dragoons followed in leather breeches and woolen gaiters, dismounted for the moment but hopeful of finding American horses ahead.
—/ Cbs News, CBS News, 13 June 2025
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Andrea Long Chu, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2025
For instance, people on bicycles or skateboards may be asked to dismount and walk down the ramp into Buccaneer Park.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025
O'Connell is a three-time world champion bareback horse rider who, for nearly two decades, has also distinguished himself as one of rodeo's best cowboys able to help riders safely dismount bucking bulls or horses and escort the animals out of the arena.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Dragoons followed in leather breeches and woolen gaiters, dismounted for the moment but hopeful of finding American horses ahead.
—/ Cbs News, CBS News, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismount
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Once federal police and the National Guard descended on Washington, incidents further declined to 3,592.—
Anna Giaritelli,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Oct. 2025
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In an interview with Ars Technica, Fiaschetti said the company plans to keep Arcs in orbit for extended periods, ready to descend when called upon.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Oct. 2025
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Unions of federal workers including the American Federation of Government Employees; the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees; and the AFL-CIO have filed a lawsuit arguing Trump doesn't have the authority to lay off workers and dismantle agencies during a shutdown.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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The transformation of milk into yogurt is achieved through a tandem effort where enzymes from both the ant and the microbes collaborate to dismantle milk proteins.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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In 2022, a federal judge ordered the cruise lines Carnival, MSC SA, Royal Caribbean and Norwegian to pay more than $400 million in damages to Havana Docks, the American company that had the concession to the Havana port facilities the cruise companies used to disembark passengers between 2015-19.—
Nora Gamez Torres,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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After the ride, passengers disembark in the heart of Cleveland, where the fall scene promises plenty of good eats, seasonal brews, and autumn festivals to keep the spirit going.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Sep. 2025
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If time permits, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Oct. 2025
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Public frustration over austerity measures and a government seen as detached from everyday realities has only deepened.—
Saskya Vandoorne,
CNN Money,
6 Oct. 2025
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Tesla has issued at least eight recalls for the vehicle, including a recall in March affecting every single Cybertruck ever delivered through February 2025—some 46,000-plus vehicles—due to adhesive failure causing body panels to detach.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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Mahama worked with a team to complete this project, unloading four trucks of scrap metal, tirelessly extracting the matter, and disassembling railway cars.—
Edna Bonhomme,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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In an unprecedented undertaking, Falvey and general manager Jeremy Zoll disassembled the roster over four days, trading 10 major-leaguers via eight deals.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Late last night, the Detroit Tigers struck first in the ALDS with a 3-2 win in extra innings against the Seattle Mariners.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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In the show, Gein strikes Henry with a piece of wood, then drags his body into the woods and stages a brush fire to explain Henry's death.—
JR Radcliffe,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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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 8 Oct. 2025.
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