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also alit
1
as in perched
to come to rest after descending from the air
a flock of eight swans circled above, then alighted on the pond
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2
as in dismounted
to come down from something (as a vehicle)
as she alighted from the train, she momentarily lost her footing
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Recent Examples of alighted
Four alighted on a paper towel dispenser.
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Then, while Louise was peering through the letterbox, our mother alighted from the back of a black cab.
—Douglas Stuart, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
Drowsy honeymooners; now and again a group of Tahitian wildlife experts, alighted on the atoll to examine a particularly impressive giant clam.
—Antonia Quirke, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
In Frida Kahlo’s self-portrait from 1940, two gossamer lepidoptera have alighted on her head.
—Heller McAlpin, Christian Science Monitor, 12 Dec. 2025
The Super Beetle, called the 1301, alighted in 1971 with a 60 hp, 1,585 cc engine.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
In the wake of such revelations, Jones needed to free his Temple from the threat of government interference and alighted upon Guyana as a new home.
—Sarah Rex, JSTOR Daily, 20 Aug. 2025
David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Then, while Louise was peering through the letterbox, our mother alighted from the back of a black cab.
—Douglas Stuart, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
Drowsy honeymooners; now and again a group of Tahitian wildlife experts, alighted on the atoll to examine a particularly impressive giant clam.
—Antonia Quirke, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
In Frida Kahlo’s self-portrait from 1940, two gossamer lepidoptera have alighted on her head.
—Heller McAlpin, Christian Science Monitor, 12 Dec. 2025
The Super Beetle, called the 1301, alighted in 1971 with a 60 hp, 1,585 cc engine.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025
In the wake of such revelations, Jones needed to free his Temple from the threat of government interference and alighted upon Guyana as a new home.
—Sarah Rex, JSTOR Daily, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alighted
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The Hippie Tree — a giant eucalyptus perched at the top of a dusty hill — is a quick jaunt from downtown.—
Nora Heston Tarte,
Mercury News,
18 May 2026
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Once a no-frills staple perched at the edge of the marina, the new version will nod to its roots while refining the experience.—
Jesse Scott,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Ukrainian drones monitor these areas for resupply movement by small trucks, ground robots, or dismounted troops.—
Vikram Mittal,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
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Stopping, the man dismounted and shot that big bear square in the chest.—
Scott Haugen,
Outdoor Life,
4 Feb. 2026
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The jokes landed because the admiration underneath them was unmistakable.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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The Sky were trailing 30-27 at the time of the injury, which occurred after Jackson bumped a Lynx defender and landed awkwardly on her left leg on the next step.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Surveillance video captured the dramatic end to the crash, including when a man flew out of the truck, rolled onto the ground and stood up before law enforcement descended on the scene.—
Ana Maria Soler,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Outside the Capitol, House Speaker Mike Johnson descended the stairs to a lectern.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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But before the pathogen was identified, some 30 passengers had disembarked and flown home to 12 countries, potentially seeding the planet with a virus that kills 38% of its victims.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
18 May 2026
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After everyone on board has disembarked, the ship will be decontaminated based on Dutch public health guidelines.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
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“Alighted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alighted. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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