1
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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2
as in to dismantle
to take apart
dismount a revolver for cleaning
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Recent Examples of dismount
Vernon dismounted and glassed the country to the west.
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Bruce Brady, Outdoor Life, 12 Sep. 2024
Crossing the finish line more than a minute faster than his nearest rival, Evenepoel had time to savor his victory, dismounting and celebrating with arms outstretched in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower.
—Rosanne Roobeek, CNN, 4 Aug. 2024
The husband’s job was to hold the horses if Moses and Gainsford dismounted to move closer to their target.
—Katy Roberts, Washington Post, 29 July 2024
Then, Richard dismounted and stuck a dead-on landing, finishing with a 14.166 score, good enough for third overall in the group.
—Candace Buckner, Washington Post, 27 July 2024
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Bruce Brady, Outdoor Life, 12 Sep. 2024
Crossing the finish line more than a minute faster than his nearest rival, Evenepoel had time to savor his victory, dismounting and celebrating with arms outstretched in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower.
—Rosanne Roobeek, CNN, 4 Aug. 2024
The husband’s job was to hold the horses if Moses and Gainsford dismounted to move closer to their target.
—Katy Roberts, Washington Post, 29 July 2024
Then, Richard dismounted and stuck a dead-on landing, finishing with a 14.166 score, good enough for third overall in the group.
—Candace Buckner, Washington Post, 27 July 2024
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Across the Middle East and North Africa, many revolutions have overthrown autocrats, only for those countries to descend back into chaos or a more oppressive rule.NPR, NPR, 13 Dec. 2024
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Blinken met Friday with Turkey's foreign minister following discussions with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, aiming to bring Turkey into a broader consensus to prevent Syria from descending further into chaos.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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The outdated perception that older women are less innovative or capable is increasingly being dismantled by a new wave of female entrepreneurs over 50 who are redefining success.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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In 2022, a Spanish operation was dismantled that authorities said could have passed off as much as 40 million bottles of cheap table wine as finer tipples.Chris Hall, WIRED, 18 Dec. 2024
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Police identified the man as a 39-year-old white male who had boarded the Greyhound bus in Atlanta and had just disembarked when officers arrived on the scene.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, some who are set to disembark on the SpinCo boat are skeptical about the financial prospects of SpinCo, to be headed by CEO Mark Lazarus, formerly chairman of NBCUniversal Media Group.Todd Spangler, Variety, 25 Nov. 2024
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The 32-page document includes a toll free number for getting in touch with remote operators, a visual guide for disabling the vehicle’s autonomous mode, and instructions for how to disconnect the high-voltage battery.Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 13 Dec. 2024
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If your toilet stops flushing, take off the tank lid and investigate the parts connected to the handle to see if anything is disconnected or broken.Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2024
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The tag is designed to detach after a set period, or, if the shark dives deeper than 5,900 feet (about 1,800 meters).Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Daniel Ricciardo, though currently detached from Formula 1, represents the caliber of drivers that such teams aspire to attract, albeit the real likelihood of his participation seems negligible at present.Alex Harrington, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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The tank is easy to remove and fill, and the humidifier disassembles for thorough cleaning.Miles Walls, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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In Texas, Apple is testing a robot that can disassemble 200 iPhones per hour to aid in recycling.Vince Beiser, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, Israel has struck Iran repeatedly this year through conventional military means, targeting crucial missile production facilities and anti-aircraft defenses—clearly prevailing in the tit-for-tat exchange of unprecedented direct attacks on each nation’s soil.Kay Armin Serjoie, TIME, 16 Dec. 2024
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According to police, Tate was seen striking a police officer and charging more law enforcement officials near the U.S. Capitol.Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Dismount.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dismount. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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