DISMOUNTING Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

dismounting

verb

present participle of dismount

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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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 On my travels throughout the United States, when dismounting my bike, people stared at me, shocked and questioning my ability to ride. — Sophie Morgan, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2024

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As the plane was descending, a man believed to be Gregory could be heard reciting the Lord’s Prayer, according to air traffic controller audio.

— Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
Some went as far as likening the outage to life in prehistoric times or descending into madness.

— Angela Yang, NBC news, 2 Nov. 2026

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Their lifting was contingent on Iraq’s dismantling its weapons of mass destruction program and agreeing to respect Kuwaiti sovereignty.

— S. C. M. Paine, Foreign Affairs, 3 Nov. 2026
To address this, former Fraunhofer ISE researchers developed power electronics that can connect different batteries without dismantling them.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026

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After disembarking from the ninth car in the 10-car train — made up of R211 cars, the newest in the subway fleet — Boahene was dragged by the train’s rear carriage, according to the NTSB report.

— Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026
Sailors began disembarking the USS Lincoln on Thursday following a deployment that included a record 265 uninterrupted days at sea and reports of supply shortages and deteriorating mental health among the crew.

— Julie Watson, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

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Failing to Shut Off and Drain Outdoor Faucets Simply disconnecting hoses may not be enough for conventional outdoor faucets, as water left in the faucet and supply line can freeze and damage plumbing.

— Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2026
Start with one connection at a time and know that disconnecting an app doesn’t necessarily erase information already collected.

— Marty Swant, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026

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To help textile mills assess the impact of their headers, Fabscrap also developed a Smart Swatch Scorecard, which assigns header designs a grade, based on the number of components and the relative ease of disassembling them.

— Bella Webb, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026
Workers are in the midst of disassembling the old plant, a process that is expected to be completed next year.

— John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026

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