disembarking

verb

present participle of disembark
1
as in landing
to go ashore from a ship the cruise passengers disembarked as soon as they got to the terminal in Miami

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2
as in dismounting
to come down from something (as a vehicle) before you disembark, make sure you haven't left anything on your seat

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Recent Examples of disembarking Sweeney was photographed with Braun and his children for the first time in August, when they were seen disembarking a private jet, per TMZ. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 2 Sep. 2026 Photos show the parents of two arriving and disembarking the vessel. — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026 According to the head of Haiti’s migration agency, Jean Négot Bonheur Delva, who met Thursday’s deportation flight at the airport, one of the disembarking passengers had never been to Haiti before. — Etant Dupain, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026 At the wharf, mento bands would sing to the endless stream of tourists disembarking from cruise ships. — Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2026 Neither are those disembarking because Barcelona is the final destination of their voyage. — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026 The Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act includes a number of safety requirements for ships embarking or disembarking in the United States, ranging from evidence preservation training to video surveillance. — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 15 July 2026 Petersen said flying business class direct was a great option for passengers who could potentially sleep for eight hours without the interruption of disembarking at Singapore. — ABC News, 18 June 2026 Woods was seen disembarking his plane at Palm Beach International Airport on May 13, and while the assumption was that his return to the States signaled the end of his treatment overseas, the return to Switzerland likely signals that the rehab process is ongoing. — Mark Harris, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for disembarking
  1. landing
  2. dismounting
  3. descending
  4. alighting
Verb
  • At one moment, the inspector observed two flies landing on an RPT handle and another landed on the counter in front of the handle near a cutting board.
    — Joseph Hernandez August 31, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Rookies ultimately have to master such challenges as flight dynamics, parachute malfunctions, and landing in dangerous conditions.
    — M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of landing
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  • 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
  • The woman told investigators Herzing had made similar threats in July, which resulted in the victim suffering minor scrapes after dismounting at a stoplight.
    — Lauren Breunig, Twin Cities, 2 Dec. 2025
Definition of dismounting
Verb
  • Maxton Hall has set viewing records for Prime Video with fans descending on the set of the show in the wake of its success.
    — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Thousands of people are descending on the Nevada desert for this year's Burning Man.
    — Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of descending
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  • The book always came to mind when taking a walk out in the forest and seeing the hypnotic curl of a fern or a bird alighting on a branch inches away from me.
    — Harry Bennett, Space.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Over a career spanning six decades, Herzog has become one of the most influential figures in international cinema, working on around 80 films often alighting on the subjects of obsession, extreme situations and the contradictions of human nature.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of alighting

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“Disembarking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disembarking. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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