1
as in peaks
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 piles
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 mountains
With a thick white-gray coat that blends into their surroundings, these reclusive felines live on high, rocky mountains with some of the harshest conditions on Earth, according to the WWF.
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Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
At the noon event, Sladek is expected to read from his memoir, which recounts his escape from persecution into the Tatra mountains along Slovakia’s border with Poland.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2026
Prices for precious metals have been soaring as investors look for safer places to park their money amid threats of tariffs, still-high inflation, political strife and mountains of debt for governments worldwide.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Jan. 2026
One solitary penguin rejects the breeding and feeding grounds of his fellow birds, and waddles toward icy mountains in the distance, undoubtedly to its death.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The largest indoor pool is covered by a glass roof that looks out on the mountains.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
Areas that are directly on the upslope side of the mountains may see slightly higher values than the 1-2 inches mentioned above.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 26 Jan. 2026
The option, which was pushed forward by Metro’s planning and programming committee last week, would go from Van Nuys to Sherman Oaks, pass under the mountains and Bel-Air, stop at UCLA and ultimately end at the E Line’s Expo/Sepulveda Station.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
As such, visitors and residents get a 360-view of the surrounding mountains, which are especially vibrant in the fall.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2026
Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
At the noon event, Sladek is expected to read from his memoir, which recounts his escape from persecution into the Tatra mountains along Slovakia’s border with Poland.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2026
Prices for precious metals have been soaring as investors look for safer places to park their money amid threats of tariffs, still-high inflation, political strife and mountains of debt for governments worldwide.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Jan. 2026
One solitary penguin rejects the breeding and feeding grounds of his fellow birds, and waddles toward icy mountains in the distance, undoubtedly to its death.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The largest indoor pool is covered by a glass roof that looks out on the mountains.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
Areas that are directly on the upslope side of the mountains may see slightly higher values than the 1-2 inches mentioned above.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 26 Jan. 2026
The option, which was pushed forward by Metro’s planning and programming committee last week, would go from Van Nuys to Sherman Oaks, pass under the mountains and Bel-Air, stop at UCLA and ultimately end at the E Line’s Expo/Sepulveda Station.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
As such, visitors and residents get a 360-view of the surrounding mountains, which are especially vibrant in the fall.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mountains
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But the real draw is the 7,000 acres of private bowls, peaks, and forests that Island Lake Lodge has exclusive domain over.—
Brent Rose,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Feb. 2026
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One of the most popular springs is the Uunartoq Hot Springs, which is surrounded by mountain peaks and drifting icebergs.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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This approach allows buildings to balance their energy loads naturally, reducing the need for active heating and cooling systems.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Feb. 2026
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Pairing him with Sama (732 yards, five touchdowns in 2025) in the running game has loads of potential.—
Sam Khan Jr,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Satellite images show piles of dirt from the excavation growing in size.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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The lobby, reminiscent of a living room, is designed with a mix of rattan lanterns, locally made ceramics, antique blue-and-white porcelain plates, potted plants, and piles of books.—
Gisela Williams,
Travel + Leisure,
31 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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Stein told reporters Tuesday the state expects to have about 50,000 tons of salt on hand within the next few days and entered the recent winter weather stretch with enough supply to handle three major storms.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Feb. 2026
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Hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of copper, 22,000 tons, was last year dug out of this crater –– the Muhammad Khel Copper Mine –– and hauled off to China; a nation with a seemingly insatiable appetite for metals and minerals.—
Sophia Saifi,
CNN Money,
3 Feb. 2026
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In the back room were stacks upon stacks of toilet paper, diapers and paper towels.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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Flatter stacks, meanwhile, more easily maintain their center of gravity.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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Amazon has booked more than 100 launches to deploy dozens of satellites at a time.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2026
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Key among those are ports – more that three dozen of which across Latin America and the Caribbean are linked to Chinese companies, according to researchers at the Center for Strategic International Studies think tank in Washington.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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In the hills, in the hollows, up the draws and the old dirt logging roads, hidden in the chaparral above the fog line, growing and selling weed became a way of life, woven into the community and its economy.—
Scott Eden,
Rolling Stone,
1 Feb. 2026
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The wheels, for example, are oversized so the suitcase is easy to drag over bricks, curbs, dirt, or up steep hills.—
The Editors,
Outside,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Mountains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mountains. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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