DISMOUNTS Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

dismounts

verb

present tense third-person singular of dismount

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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as in disconnects

to take apart dismount a revolver for cleaning

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Recent Examples of dismounts Suffering from a broken rib and sinus infection, Remco Evenepoel hands his bidon to a child on the roadside and dismounts his bike. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 2 July 2026

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As the plane descends, a lush landscape of verdant mountains that flow down into charming villages, beaches, and the crystal-clear waters beyond appears.

— Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
Opening night 2027-28 Winnipeg can compete for the playoffs in 2027-28 if Björck ascends before Scheifele descends.

— Murat Ates, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of descends

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Apple says the Control Center button disconnects Bluetooth accessories without fully turning Bluetooth off.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Some cool features include a kill switch that automatically disconnects you from the internet if the VPN connection fails, as well as split tunneling that allows selected apps to use the VPN connection while others transmit data in clear text.

— K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 25 June 2026

Definition of disconnects

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Former President Bill Clinton disembarks a jet at Islamabad International Airport in March 2000.

— Tiago Ventura, Time, 12 Aug. 2026
In the photos, obtained by Page Six, the Kansas City footballer disembarks from a private jet, followed closely by a large, fluffy white dog that appears to be a Samoyed.

— Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026

Definition of disembarks

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Raman contends that Bass’ signature program Inside Safe, which dismantles encampments and moves people living there into motels, hotels and interim housing, is overly expensive and unsustainable.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026
This is what happens when the government dismantles the country’s vast environmental intelligence system.

— Alan Ohnsman, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of dismantles

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Protium detaches first at low temperatures, followed by deuterium, while tritium holds on the longest and requires the highest heat to release.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026
Writing detaches the message from the messenger, allowing for a more dispassionate spread of information than was possible in oral societies.

— Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026

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While some companies attribute layoffs to AI, the technology primarily disassembles jobs by automating repetitive tasks, allowing employees to focus on complex work.

— Aytekin Tank, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Apple has also developed its own robot called Daisy that disassembles iPhones to recover materials that traditional recycling often misses.

— Brit McCandless Farmer, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026

Definition of disassembles

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So, in order to make an extreme contact point work, the batter has to be able to discern balls and strikes really well.

— Eno Sarris, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
The virus also causes a rare but fatal neurological condition called subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE), which typically strikes years after a child seemingly recovers from the infection.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 25 Aug. 2026

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Jason thus dismembers Cassidy’s corpse, wraps his bits up in tin foil, and stores them away in the freezer.

— Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Aug. 2026
The push, pull and discovery of these motives morph into a violent blowout that ultimately dismembers their existing familial foundation.

— Sibani Ram, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026

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