dismounting

verb

present participle of dismount
1
as in descending
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 dismantling
to take apart dismount a revolver for cleaning

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Recent Examples of dismounting 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 The new cleat should be particularly appealing to racers – who need to snap back in as quickly as possible after dismounting – and to riders who are intimidated by the learning curve involved in using clipless pedals for the first time. — New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2025 On my travels throughout the United States, when dismounting my bike, people stared at me, shocked and questioning my ability to ride. — Sophie Morgan, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dismounting
  1. descending
  2. dismantling
  3. disembarking
  4. disconnecting
  5. disassembling
  6. detaching
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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  • Judd recognized another artist who, like him, was dismantling composition, hierarchy, and the autonomous object.
    — Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Disney+, like Netflix, Coupang Play, Wavve, Watcha and Tving, has been steadily dismantling the Korean broadcast standard of a single 16-episode season, and are recruiting film directors for shorter prestige runs.
    — Ophélie Surcouf, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of dismantling
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  • 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
Definition of disembarking
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  • Save your receipt and take screenshots of anything unusual before disconnecting the device.
    — Jesse Watson , Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2026
  • And so, for instance, there’s surveys showing that Gen Z are the generation most likely to report disconnecting from their digital devices.
    — Jinae West, The Atlantic, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of disconnecting
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  • While the original New York Couch Doctor (516-779-1720) is famed for disassembling bulky furniture in emergency situations 24/7, the charge is anywhere from a few hundred to a couple thousand dollars.
    — Cassie Hurwitz, Curbed, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Moka pots should be cleaned after every use by disassembling the unit and rinsing each part with water.
    — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 July 2026
Definition of disassembling
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  • Orion and the Artemis III crew will stay docked with Starship for about a day before detaching to begin preparations for their return to Earth.
    — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 20 July 2026
  • Clean the Mouthpiece, Straw, and Lid After detaching the straw, use a straw cleaning brush or a pipe cleaner to thoroughly scrub it with a mild detergent.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026
Definition of detaching

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

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