dismounting

verb

present participle of dismount
1
as in descending
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 dismantling
to take apart dismount a revolver for cleaning

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Recent Examples of dismounting 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 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 The new cleat should be particularly appealing to racers – who need to snap back in as quickly as possible after dismounting – and to riders who are intimidated by the learning curve involved in using clipless pedals for the first time. — New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismounting
  1. descending
  2. dismantling
  3. disembarking
  4. disconnecting
  5. disassembling
  6. detaching
Verb
  • Now, with a heat wave descending over much of Southern California, residents worry the odor could get even worse and scores of residents have called air quality regulators to complain.
    — Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
  • Guests descending into the speakeasy can look through the modern staircase to see the original structure preserved beneath it, offering a glimpse into the older bones of the building.
    — Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 11 July 2026
Definition of descending
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  • Technicians review video captured inside the engine to identify cracks, wear, and other damage without dismantling major components.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026
  • The dismantling and scrapping process took over five years, with the project being completed in July 2017.
    — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
Definition of dismantling
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  • The footmen are each positioned to spring to his side of the carriage to assist their respective passengers in disembarking, thus halving the queueing.
    — Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
  • Petersen said flying business class direct was a great option for passengers who could potentially sleep for eight hours without the interruption of disembarking at Singapore.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 June 2026
Definition of disembarking
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  • Because vacation is about decompressing and disconnecting from daily life—not about worrying what’s going on at home.
    — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
  • The experience—in keeping with the ROKI Collection philosophy of intentional luxury and tranquility--is all about disconnecting from the outside world and reconnecting with nature, but in pampered fashion.
    — Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of disconnecting
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  • Different functions can be accessed by disassembling the multitool as needed.
    — Ben Coxworth July 14, New Atlas, 14 July 2026
  • Plus disassembling the drain pieces to clear a clog can be a hassle.
    — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 30 June 2026
Definition of disassembling
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  • Clean the Mouthpiece, Straw, and Lid After detaching the straw, use a straw cleaning brush or a pipe cleaner to thoroughly scrub it with a mild detergent.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026
  • Shortly after, Waldorf's placenta had trouble detaching.
    — Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
Definition of detaching

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“Dismounting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismounting. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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