1
as in descends
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 disconnects
to take apart
dismount a revolver for cleaning
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The scouting combine is the unofficial kickoff to the NFL offseason, as the entire football universe descends on Indianapolis’ abundant hotel lobbies and steakhouses to have discussions about free agency and the draft.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026 -
The result, on paper, is a bike that climbs quickly and descends even quicker.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Feb. 2026
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Nancy Guthrie’s pacemaker app disconnects from her cellphone.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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Heybike has included several safety features like a magnetic kill switch that shuts off the power if the rider disconnects from the bike, a reverse assist that helps you back out of tight places, and throttle reset protection, which guards against unintentional launches.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Feb. 2026
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When border agents board during a stop (each with wanted posters of Philip and Elizabeth), Paige disembarks.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Jan. 2026
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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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The Pitt dismantles these arguments by showing that diversity isn’t separate from excellence but often a prerequisite for it.—
Robert Raben,
Fortune,
26 Feb. 2026
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This approach treats migrants as human beings, dismantles trafficking incentives, lowers taxpayer costs, and complements federal ICE enforcement within Texas’s constitutional authority.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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This triple-zip compartment crossbody features an adjustable strap that detaches to turn your bag into a clutch.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
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The hand then detaches from the arm and scurries forward towards a bannana, flips it upward and secures it on its backside using a single finger.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
22 Jan. 2026
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For example, Apple invented the Daisy Robot, which disassembles old iPhones in a matter of seconds and recovers a variety of precious metals, including copper and gold.—
Suvrat Dhanorkar,
The Conversation,
10 Dec. 2025
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Its basket also doubles as a colander, and the lid disassembles fully for easier cleaning.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
22 Nov. 2025
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Rubio told reporters that the US strikes on Iran were designed to head off a threat to the US from Israel’s plans to attack Iran, according to The Hill.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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Some of the more common conditions include heel pain — often caused by plantar fasciitis — achilles tendinopathy and tennis elbow, which strikes many adults, even those who don't play the sport.—
Allison Aubrey,
NPR,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Dismounts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismounts. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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