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.
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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
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
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Helicopters and troops descending upon the Puente Hills Mall rattled Palacios and her daughter, who live a block away from the shopping center.—
Joy Benedict,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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The dashcam video shows the interior of the cab in the moments before and after the collision, as the driver appears to notice the rapidly descending plane just before impact.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
5 June 2026
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Rubio said Iran has not made any concessions on its nuclear program that satisfy Washington and added that sanctions relief will hinge on Iran giving up its enriched uranium and dismantling its nuclear program.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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While Palantir has said it is committed to privacy and civil liberties, critics contend that the company is dismantling those protections.—
Michael Gregory,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
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That said, the story does culminate with soldiers disembarking off the boats onto the French coast and into enemy fire.—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Woods was seen disembarking his plane at Palm Beach International Airport on May 13, and while the assumption was that his return to the States signaled the end of his treatment overseas, the return to Switzerland likely signals that the rehab process is ongoing.—
Mark Harris,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2026
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If the shortage lasts too long, protective systems begin disconnecting parts of the grid to stop a wider collapse.—
Sufan Jiang,
Fortune,
30 May 2026
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Activities and Entertainment Having a backyard campout is the perfect excuse for disconnecting from the digital world and spending uninterrupted time with friends and family.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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Take the bird feeder apart, disassembling it into as many parts as possible to ensure a thorough deep clean of both the interior and exterior.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
7 May 2026
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The security perimeter remained intact, but officers were breaking down the magnetometers, disassembling them, and placing them back in their cases.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Visual effects company Weta created the effect of Vecna’s head detaching from his body.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Waldorf’s placenta was having trouble detaching.—
Kavitha Surana,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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“Dismounting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismounting. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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