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 Ukrainian drones monitor these areas for resupply movement by small trucks, ground robots, or dismounted troops. — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026 Sometimes the world is spinning too fast to dismount. — Literary Hub, 14 Apr. 2026 Stopping, the man dismounted and shot that big bear square in the chest. — Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 4 Feb. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for dismount

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About 40 minutes later, as the plane was starting to descend, it was hit by ice and almost simultaneously, Nome’s runways closed for deicing that would last 10 to 15 minutes, the NTSB reported.

— Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
Thousands will descend on Genesee Park to catch the celebrations in and around the waters of Lake Washington.

— Zachary Fletcher, USA Today, 30 July 2026

Definition of descend

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In Cairo, two Egyptian sources said Hamas had agreed to several contentious points, including the handover of weapons, but had requested changes regarding the definition of the infrastructure to be dismantled, adding more talks were underway.

— Reuters, NBC news, 31 July 2026
Rather than incurring the massive capital expense and regulatory hurdles of dismantling old turbines and building new ones from scratch, energy companies can simply strengthen their current infrastructure.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026

Definition of dismantle

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On a visit to Grand Cayman during a 2024 trip with Disney Cruise Line, Lee, who uses a wheelchair, was able to board and disembark the tender – a small boat used to ferry guests between an anchored cruise ship and the shore – via a portable ramp.

— Nathan Diller, USA Today, 31 July 2026
Crew members were not permitted to disembark during her eight-month contract, but the isolation brought them unusually close.

— Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026

Definition of disembark

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Embraced by a number of celebrities since its debut, the silhouette might present a bit of an optical illusion upon first glance, appearing as if two sides of the pump are disconnected in the front.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
In her experience, disengagement is usually the result of people feeling unheard, undervalued or disconnected from the purpose behind their work.

— Barnaby Lashbrooke, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of disconnect

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His upper arm bone was detached from the joint, and the sphere-like top of his upper arm bone (humeral head) was completely gone.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026
In the past several years, several Kansas City suburbs have detached — and pulled their annual financial contributions — from the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority, the region’s transit system.

— Ilana Arougheti July 30, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026

Definition of detach

Verb

Clean a moka pot after every use by disassembling it and rinsing the parts with water.

— Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 July 2026
But one level of magnitude higher, and cities—unlike the monochromatic green of a verdant forest canopy—disassemble into a chaotic and seemingly irrational patchwork of microenvironments.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 July 2026

Definition of disassemble

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Emergency crews on the ground and in helicopters are scouring the Karakoram mountain range for the 10 climbers, including one American, who are believed to be have been on 8,047-meter-tall Broad Peak when an avalanche struck around midday Thursday.

— Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
In Kyiv, Russian forces struck the capital with ballistic missiles, killing a 31-year-old man and wounding two others, the National Police press service said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 July 2026

Definition of strike

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