DEMOUNTING Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

demounting

verb

present participle of demount

as in dismantling

to take apart soldiers were expected to be able to demount and reassemble their weapons

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The Falcons return to Flowery Branch in a slightly better mood following a preseason dismantling of the Colts.

— Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 24 Aug. 2026
Carney said Washington’s auto-sector proposals would gradually have the effect of dismantling Canadian production.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of dismantling

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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

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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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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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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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