1
as in perching
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 descending
to come down from something (as a vehicle)
as she alighted from the train, she momentarily lost her footing
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And what's in Jim's hand as he's seen descending the stairways?—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
24 Mar. 2025 -
Inflation, which had peaked at an annual rate above 9%, was descending fitfully toward the Fed's goal of 2%.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
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An American Airlines plane caught fire after landing in Denver.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA TODAY,
14 Mar. 2025
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In the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft, they have been projected to end up landing a dynamic piece for Mahomes.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Alighting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alighting. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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