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Recent Examples of demount They were torn down and pulverized by angry mobs, as happened in Kiev during the wave of protests in 2013-14, or methodically demounted by local authorities. Washington Post, 5 Nov. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for demount
Verb
  • The cuts are part of the broader effort led by billionaire Trump advisor Elon Musk to slash the federal workforce and dismantle U.S. agencies.
    Lolita C. Baldor, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Elon Musk's attempt to unilaterally dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development likely violated the United States Constitution, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday.
    Lucien Bruggeman, ABC News, 18 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Considered one of the best bull riders of all time, Lane Frost was tragically killed in 1989 at the age of 25 after dismounting a bull at Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo.
    Marc Berman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The initial assaults over the weekend involved dismounted infantry walking in neat lines across snowy fields without much apparent support from artillery or aircraft.
    David Axe, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Conversely, if a manager is burnt out or detached, that negativity can quickly permeate the group.
    Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Detach Removable Parts If the waffle maker has removable parts, detach them from the unit and wash them by hand or in the dishwasher, following the manufacturer's cleaning guidelines.
    Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Marlin, 51, could not be reached for comment Tuesday, and phone numbers listed for him appear to have been disconnected.
    Janelle Griffith, NBC News, 11 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • In an epic feat of engineering, Abu Simbel’s statues and temple chambers were disassembled, relocated to higher ground, and then reassembled.
    Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 21 Feb. 2025
  • One example: The original wiring harness in the I-Pace was poorly designed, so Jaguar ended up replacing many of them (including mine), which the mechanic told me took 11 hours and involved disassembling the front of the car.
    Eric Bangeman, Ars Technica, 14 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Kisses her mouth, but the gesture is awkward, clumsy; their teeth strike together, and Brianna winces.
    Joyce Carol Oates, The New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2025
  • The Most Unsettling Threat Lurking In Permafrost Is Far More Microscopic—And Potentially Deadly ​In the summer of 2016, an unexpected anthrax outbreak struck the Yamal Peninsula in Siberia, leading to the hospitalization of several people and the death of a 12-year-old boy.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025

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“Demount.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/demount. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.

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