1
as in to increase
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
medical expenses began to mount
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2
as in to offer
to bring before the public in performance or exhibition
the huge amount of money needed to mount an opera
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3
as in to climb
to move or extend upward
the cable car continues to mount to ever higher terrain until the moment when the entire valley comes into view
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as in mounting
a structure that holds up or serves as a foundation for something else
hammered together a mount for the cameras
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Recent Examples of mount
Jay Stahl, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
As outrage mounted over West Ada teacher Sarah Inama being ordered to remove a sign promoting inclusion, district leaders stayed quiet — at least publicly.
—Carly Flandro, Idaho Statesman, 4 Apr. 2025
PCMAG, 23 Mar. 2025
The steel mount is long-lasting, with an arm that can extend almost 15 inches out.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 21 Mar. 2025
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Verb
But dozens of other civil cases have mounted for Combs in recent months, too.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
As outrage mounted over West Ada teacher Sarah Inama being ordered to remove a sign promoting inclusion, district leaders stayed quiet — at least publicly.
—Carly Flandro, Idaho Statesman, 4 Apr. 2025
Noun
The inclusion of the pole mount is actually a very nice improvement over the residential kit, which doesn't offer different mounts in the box, requiring you to purchase one separately.
—PCMAG, 23 Mar. 2025
The steel mount is long-lasting, with an arm that can extend almost 15 inches out.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mount
Verb
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Insufficient protein intake accelerates sarcopenia, or muscle wasting, which in turn increases vulnerability to illness, injury, and functional decline.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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That reticence could conceivably involve suppressing concerns about how the U.S. military’s increasing involvement in domestic missions is placing strains on resources and readiness.—
Risa Brooks,
Foreign Affairs,
8 Apr. 2025
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Remember, a tent offers no protection from lighting.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2025
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These Hey Dude men’s knit loafers, $35 off, offer maximum airflow thanks to their canvas uppers and cotton lining.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2025
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Myanmar earthquake, The death toll from the powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake that hit Myanmar last week has climbed to over 3,000 people.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2025
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Just like Monday night across the Hudson River when the Wild ground out a point in New Jersey, the Wild did the same thing during a 5-4 overtime loss to the New York Rangers on Wednesday to at least temporarily climb back into the top wild-card spot in the West.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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China’s tariffs would rise by one percentage point; the European Union’s would shift by even less.—
Ben Blatt,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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The rising Murphy was coming off wins over Edson Barboza and Dan Ige in 2024.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The mechanism has been presented to international aid organizations, according to an official in COGAT, but its use is contingent upon a ceasefire deal or a change in government directive.—
Tim Lister and Ibrahim Dahman,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2025
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Investor Sentiment and the Path Forward Despite near-term volatility, pessimism often presents opportunity.—
Joel Shulman,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Concurrently, millennials, now the largest demographic in the workforce, and some older members of Gen Z are ascending into pivotal decision-making roles in businesses, bringing with them expectations for authenticity, innovation and purpose.—
Ali Payani,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Two years later, though, Robinson has ascended to the top of the mountain.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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Business leaders obtain the necessary insights to reduce carbon and material usage, accelerate CSRD compliance, and accurately measure the financial and sustainability impact of their decisions.—
Sophia Mendelsohn,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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President Donald Trump imposed sweeping tariffs Wednesday affecting all U.S. trading partners and imports, plowing ahead on a risky economic strategy that promises to further accelerate a global trade war and raise anxieties about higher consumer prices at home.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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Delegating is about giving your employees a time to learn, to grow, to shine and to expand while also helping to lighten your load and achieve organizational goals.—
Terina Allen,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Both the city’s ad hoc committee on the 2028 Olympic Games and the full council gave its approval this week to several venue changes, including shifting equestrian events from the Valley to Temecula.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Mount.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mount. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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