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
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.
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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
But editorial indulgence has resulted in such a sludge of footnotes and block quotes that the eye must often dismount and continue on foot.
—Andrea Long Chu, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2025
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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
But editorial indulgence has resulted in such a sludge of footnotes and block quotes that the eye must often dismount and continue on foot.
—Andrea Long Chu, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismount
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At least 45 people were arrested in Paris on Saturday after celebrations over Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League victory descended into chaos, with fires set, businesses vandalized and crowds clashing with police.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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In humans, the larynx has descended far down into the neck.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Oklahoma State would go on to dismantle top-10 Oklahoma to close out the regular season, but that final cherry on top of their historic campaign wasn't enough to sway the BCS polls, as the Cowboys were relegated to a Fiesta Bowl appearance for their efforts.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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Federal prosecutors say the violent Kiccdoe street gang that terrorized Arlington has effectively been dismantled, with 21 members and associates now convicted and one of its most notorious gunmen sentenced to life in prison.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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On the video call, the passengers asked the officials whether other Americans who had been on the ship but disembarked before the outbreak was identified were facing the same monitoring requirements.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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When the men reached New York City’s Ellis Island, they weren’t permitted to disembark because of the Chinese Exclusion Act, according to the BBC and CBS.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
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If time allows, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 June 2026
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But fully disconnecting can unintentionally create more risk than relief.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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America is witnessing a dangerous generation of disconnected young people, increasingly detached from the value of human life itself.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
1 June 2026
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Are asset prices detached from fundamentals?—
Hersh Shefrin,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Fixing the honeybee sculpture To fix the honeybee, Elder has to order more supplies worth hundreds of dollars and disassemble it in order to eventually put it back together.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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That boat featured a staggering 68-meter rigid wing sail that could not be disassembled.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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And in the southeast, one peacekeeper with the United Nations Interim Force died and two others were injured after a mortar shell struck their position.—
Frederik Pleitgen,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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An officer had to dodge the vehicle to avoid being struck, according to the district attorney’s statement.—
Seamus Bozeman
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 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 7 Jun. 2026.
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