DISMOUNT Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

dismount

verb

(ˌ)dis-ˈmau̇nt

Definition of dismount

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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as in to dismantle

to take apart dismount a revolver for cleaning

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Recent Examples of dismount But editorial indulgence has resulted in such a sludge of footnotes and block quotes that the eye must often dismount and continue on foot. — Andrea Long Chu, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2025 The build centers around three pairs of floor rails extending from the tailgate up to the front row and a series of individual seats that easily mount to and dismount from those rails. — New Atlas, 12 Dec. 2025 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. — 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 See All Example Sentences for dismount

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Another witness said Lopez stood up twice as the aircraft began descending into Las Vegas, went to the restroom, then returned to his seat before suddenly launching the attack.

— Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Around 1,000 attendees are expected to descend on Madison Square Garden over the next two days to celebrate the union of the music superstar and Super Bowl champion.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026

Definition of descend

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That could mean dismantling the 10,500-foot runway the county installed there in the 1960s, before environmental groups — led by Marjory Stoneman Douglas — rose up to block what was supposed to be the country’s largest airport.

— Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
Some agencies are in the process of being dismantled; others were shut down altogether.

— Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 3 July 2026

Definition of dismantle

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Oceanwide Expeditions, operator of the cruise ship MV Hondius, says at least 29 living passengers from 12 countries disembarked the ship and went home after the death of the first passenger on board (before officials knew of the outbreak).

— Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Lionel Messi disembarked from a private jet with his family at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport on July 11, 2023, following a Caribbean vacation.

— Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026

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If your pet already has a microchip, make sure the information is up to date; sometimes, even pets with microchips can’t be identified because the phone number associated with them has been disconnected.

— Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Without considering objects, understanding history is incomplete, leaving people today disconnected from those who lived it.

— Katherine Ott, The Conversation, 2 July 2026

Definition of disconnect

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