1
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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2
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.
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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismounting
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With the main entrance positioned above the building, visitors access the wellness center via a descending staircase and a gently curving ramp.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Mar. 2026
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Her photo of the results, showing multiple blue spots descending the stairs, was shown in court.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, the president himself has made clear financial crimes are not a priority for his administration, dismissing or suspending many cases, and in some instances dismantling offices responsible for prosecuting them.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
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By dismantling the leadership within China’s army, for example, Xi clearly aspires to create a stronger and certainly more loyal military.—
Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
1 Apr. 2026
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Air traffic control now had to prepare for the possibility of disembarking passengers on the taxiway using an airstair truck and transporting them to the terminal.—
Colleen Mondor,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
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Growing up, her family would travel from London to their second home in Italy, disembarking in Dover and boarding the ferry for the Channel crossing.—
Adam Erace,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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The moratorium, passed on an emergency basis and in a divided vote, would prevent Pepco from disconnecting customers’ electricity for nonpayment of bills totaling less than $1,000.—
Meagan Flynn,
Washington Post,
31 Mar. 2026
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The emails ask the user to take some kind of action, such as disconnecting or locking their vault.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
6 Mar. 2026
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To prevent the genetic material from disassembling too quickly, vaccine developers enclose the mRNA in a specialized mix of tiny fatty molecules called lipid nanoparticles.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
27 Mar. 2026
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Removable end caps allow for easy removal and installation, without disassembling the entire heavy-duty system.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
11 Feb. 2026
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At the time of reporting, the company had received at least 68 reports of the wire bristles detaching from the brush.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2026
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Nexgrill is aware of at least 68 reports of bristles detaching, including five cases that required medical treatment, the CPSC said.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Dismounting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismounting. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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