1
as in peak
an elevation of land higher than a hill
my cousin likes to climb mountains just because she can
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2
as in loads
a considerable amount
receives a mountain of mail every year for the holidays
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3
as in pile
a quantity of things thrown or stacked on one another
he piled a mountain of mashed potatoes on his plate
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Recent Examples of mountain
Tire chains may be necessary if travelling through mountain passes and road closures are possible.
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 21 Feb. 2026
According to Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, in an interview televised by the German Press Agency, Waller said that the verdict could have a chilling effect on how climbers approach trips into the mountains in Austria.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 21 Feb. 2026
The Grand Jury Prize went to Emin Alper’s Salvation, a drama that charts the escalation of violence in an isolated village community in the Turkish mountains following the return of an exiled clan.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 21 Feb. 2026
Apart from skiing, there are other things to do on the mountain, such as soaring on the highest zip line in the world (3,330 meters and the longest in the Alps).
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2026
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 21 Feb. 2026
According to Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, in an interview televised by the German Press Agency, Waller said that the verdict could have a chilling effect on how climbers approach trips into the mountains in Austria.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 21 Feb. 2026
The Grand Jury Prize went to Emin Alper’s Salvation, a drama that charts the escalation of violence in an isolated village community in the Turkish mountains following the return of an exiled clan.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 21 Feb. 2026
Apart from skiing, there are other things to do on the mountain, such as soaring on the highest zip line in the world (3,330 meters and the longest in the Alps).
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mountain
Noun
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Tkachuk timed an offseason surgery on the adductor muscle to recover and arrive in peak shape for the Olympics.—
Chris Kudialis,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2026
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Welcome to Hong Kong, where the outdoors is fervently celebrated, from peak to harbor, plate to palette.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Because the engine can be controlled during flight, the system does not require the expensive thermal protection systems typically associated with extreme heat loads at hypersonic speeds.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Feb. 2026
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Steyer has loads of his own money to spend on TV ads.—
George Skelton,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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After the snow, temps are expected to jump to around 40 degrees in the afternoon — which could help melt some of the pile up from the monster blizzard.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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Having a sleepover was the best way to spend a weekend, especially with a pile of brightly colored, probably-not-very-nutritious snacks.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
24 Feb. 2026
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The French alps are home to some of the best skiing in Europe—and the glitziest resorts.—
Connor Sturges,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Jan. 2026
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This version, however, focuses on his friendship with 12-year-old Georg, who discovers and secretly raises the puppy in a mountain hospice, leading to adventures in the Swiss alps.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
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This small but mighty vegan leather bucket bag has a soft, suede feel and tons of versatility, as it can be worn as a shoulder bag, handbag, or crossbody.—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Feb. 2026
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There are also My Little Pony and X-Men versions available, along with a ton of other fandoms.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
25 Feb. 2026
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Yet prosecutors believe Knox siphoned money away from those contracts to take a family trip to Disneyland, buy subscriptions to streaming services and pay off stacks of personal credit card bills, among other expenses.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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In response, many companies are opting to acquire rather than build across the technology stack.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
25 Feb. 2026
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As tension mounts, suspicion turns inward to the team itself.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
19 Feb. 2026
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The pressure to keep exile concealed—to keep it invisible—mounts when disclosing the reasons motivating the journey would put travelers at risk.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
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And while that may be the hill on which negotiations devolve, the baseline contention by the MLB Players Association is that the problem is not every owner is trying to win.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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Joe Cihlar said what the rolling hills surrounding Lake Minnewaska provide is a unique climate with cold air draining to the lake below them.—
Michael Johnson,
Twin Cities,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Mountain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mountain. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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