1
as in to descend
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 to dismantle
to take apart
dismount a revolver for cleaning
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Recent Examples of dismount
After dismounting his bike, Premi paused to look up and down each side of the street the way a prison guard might scan a cellblock.
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Mohammad Ali, WIRED, 14 Apr. 2020
Its role as a mobile weapon platform allows Ukrainian forces to transport heavy weapons swiftly to counter Russian dismounted advances.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Vernon dismounted and glassed the country to the west.
—Bruce Brady, Outdoor Life, 12 Sep. 2024
Crossing the finish line more than a minute faster than his nearest rival, Evenepoel had time to savor his victory, dismounting and celebrating with arms outstretched in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower.
—Rosanne Roobeek, CNN, 4 Aug. 2024
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Mohammad Ali, WIRED, 14 Apr. 2020
Its role as a mobile weapon platform allows Ukrainian forces to transport heavy weapons swiftly to counter Russian dismounted advances.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Vernon dismounted and glassed the country to the west.
—Bruce Brady, Outdoor Life, 12 Sep. 2024
Crossing the finish line more than a minute faster than his nearest rival, Evenepoel had time to savor his victory, dismounting and celebrating with arms outstretched in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower.
—Rosanne Roobeek, CNN, 4 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismount
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What begins as a refuge quickly descends into a nightmare as the siblings uncover dark cult practices and confront an ancient evil lurking beneath the surface.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 Mar. 2025
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Last month, the press conference for the upcoming bout previously descended into a bit of chaos when Eubank Jr produced an egg from his pocket and hit his British rival across the cheek with his left hand – he was later fined £100,000 for this outburst.—
Caroline Frost,
Deadline,
15 Mar. 2025
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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
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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
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Except Alex is not disembarking in New York City because that would be actual progress.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
9 Mar. 2025
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Additionally, passengers board and disembark by way of a narrow gangplank.—
Matt Dutile,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2025
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If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2025
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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
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Conversely, if a manager is burnt out or detached, that negativity can quickly permeate the group.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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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
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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
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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
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And in the last year- and-a-half, last 18 months, the Houthis have struck or attacked 174 Naval vessels of the United States, attacking the U.S. Navy directly 174 times.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2025
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Here's what the cosmos have in store for your zodiac sign this week Comments Mercury retrograde strikes again!—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
16 Mar. 2025
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“Dismount.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismount. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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