dismounted

verb

past tense of dismount
1
as in descended
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 dismantled
to take apart dismount a revolver for cleaning

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Recent Examples of dismounted Stopping, the man dismounted and shot that big bear square in the chest. — Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 4 Feb. 2026 Ukrainian drones monitor these areas for resupply movement by small trucks, ground robots, or dismounted troops. — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismounted
  1. descended
  2. dismantled
  3. disembarked
  4. disconnected
  5. alighted
  6. detached
  7. disassembled
  8. struck
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  • Nearby, groups descended on a shopping center on 32nd Street, emptying trash cans and tossing merchandise from the Pavilions grocery store into the parking lot.
    — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • For decades, the top players in the sport have descended on this town in upstate New York known for its mineral springs and top-notch horse racing.
    — Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of descended
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  • Some agencies are in the process of being dismantled; others were shut down altogether.
    — Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
  • Bell echoed that message throughout his public appearances, repeatedly noting that Alabama had dismantled its DEI office after state lawmakers prohibited such programs and pledged to continue Florida’s higher education reforms if confirmed.
    — Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
Definition of dismantled
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  • The cruise line confirmed the incident happened between guests who had just disembarked the Carnival Conquest ship.
    — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026
  • Some 25 Americans were on the ship, including about seven who disembarked in April and 18 who remained on board.
    — Josh Funk, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026
Definition of disembarked
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  • Violators get warning letters before fines are given, and ultimately, water may be disconnected.
    — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of disconnected
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  • Its blockbuster Art Deco-at-100 show wrapped its run last month and attracted more than 500,000 visitors, while its Iris Van Herpen retrospective recently alighted at the Brooklyn Museum, further elaborating on centuries of Franco-American friendship and cultural exchange.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
  • Four alighted on a paper towel dispenser.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Definition of alighted
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  • The three momentous events stand on their own, detached enough to seem entirely unrelated.
    — Vahe Gregorian July 4, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
  • Make sure to only collect loose seaweed that’s detached from rocks and is no longer growing.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 July 2026
Definition of detached
Verb
  • Once completed in Spain, the new organ was disassembled and its parts were gradually transported to Prague on trucks.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 June 2026
  • But by the time Villanova went to Broad Street to play Temple in 2017, the Wildcats had entirely disassembled the Big 5, turning it into their own personal playground.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
Definition of disassembled
Verb
  • The suspect’s vehicle entered a closed roadway on Interstate 20 at the 420 exit near Aledo and struck an 18-wheeler, the release states.
    — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026
  • According to the department, a third-party contractor accidentally struck a power line while working in the area, causing a brief power outage at the Adamsville Pump Station.
    — CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Definition of struck

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“Dismounted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismounted. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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