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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This quickly descended into hilarity when the coaches further ambushed their unwilling challengers with a full-court press for the entire 12 minutes.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
25 Oct. 2025
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In a 20-second black and white video of the strike posted to X, a small boat can be seen apparently sitting motionless on the water when a long thin projectile descends on it, triggering an explosion.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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The question now turns to whether the US, UK and their allies can use the leverage from their joint operation effectively to dismantle the highly lucrative industry.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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In a new joint venture redeveloping the marina, Everett Landco announced plans to take down storage tanks and dismantle offices at the location this month, per NBC News.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Passengers were on The Hop when the wires were hit and were able to safely disembark.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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In the climax, the yacht docks in Norway, and everyone disembarks.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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Failing to install the device, or disconnecting or tampering with it, could result in a $600 fine or six months in jail.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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After the slide was deployed, passengers were temporarily stuck onboard until engineers were able to manually detach the chute, which took around an hour, according to the New York Post.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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After the vehicle is fully charged, the system automatically detaches the robotic arm.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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When the Exposition closed that November, however, it was unceremoniously disassembled, never to be seen again.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Each of its thousands of parts are disassembled, cleaned, inspected, and then repaired or replaced as needed.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Women’s CrossCity Sneaker While famous for its athleisure apparel, Lululemon has quietly expanded into the realm of sneakers—and this lightweight pair strikes the perfect balance of stylish and comfortable for long days of sightseeing.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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The mob of rioters grew more hostile and violent, advancing toward agents and began throwing rocks and other objects at agents, including one that struck Chief Greg Bovino in the head.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 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 31 Oct. 2025.
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