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
There's a 10-20% chance for thunderstorms Wednesday in the mountains & Valley, with the best potential south of I-80, in the afternoon/evening.
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Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Across much of Europe until the 20th century, these cabin-like compartments would carry voyaging nobles over oceans and mountains in ‘bed carriages’ aboard ships and trains.
—Chloe Frost-Smith, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
He was abducted in Rome and was subsequently held in the Calabrian mountains for five months while the 'Ndrangheta demanded a multi-million dollar ransom.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
There was a mean-spiritedness that the white COs up in the mountains had for us that the Black and brown ones who guarded us in Sing Sing did not.
—John J. Lennon
september 24, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2025
Fall colors light up the mountains around Massanutten Resort.
—Dave Parfitt, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
What the map did not show was that few hikers attempt this route due to its exposure and the extra time, water, and stamina required of a lengthy and strenuous Class II scramble up and down a trio of ever-taller unnamed 13,000-foot mountains of loose talus and unsteady granite blocks.
—Ted Katauskas, Outside, 23 Sep. 2025
Today, the incredible deserted ruins of this once-powerful city, perched like a fortified eagle’s nest high in the mountains of southwestern Turkey, can be conquered by anyone willing to make the hike up here.
—Barry Neild, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
Take their Fragments of Mining series, which comprises a series of objects made from stone sourced from three major sedimentary layers in Germany’s Swabian Jura mountains.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025
Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2025
Across much of Europe until the 20th century, these cabin-like compartments would carry voyaging nobles over oceans and mountains in ‘bed carriages’ aboard ships and trains.
—Chloe Frost-Smith, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
He was abducted in Rome and was subsequently held in the Calabrian mountains for five months while the 'Ndrangheta demanded a multi-million dollar ransom.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
There was a mean-spiritedness that the white COs up in the mountains had for us that the Black and brown ones who guarded us in Sing Sing did not.
—John J. Lennon
september 24, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2025
Fall colors light up the mountains around Massanutten Resort.
—Dave Parfitt, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
What the map did not show was that few hikers attempt this route due to its exposure and the extra time, water, and stamina required of a lengthy and strenuous Class II scramble up and down a trio of ever-taller unnamed 13,000-foot mountains of loose talus and unsteady granite blocks.
—Ted Katauskas, Outside, 23 Sep. 2025
Today, the incredible deserted ruins of this once-powerful city, perched like a fortified eagle’s nest high in the mountains of southwestern Turkey, can be conquered by anyone willing to make the hike up here.
—Barry Neild, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
Take their Fragments of Mining series, which comprises a series of objects made from stone sourced from three major sedimentary layers in Germany’s Swabian Jura mountains.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mountains
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Miller, the first American woman to summit Everest from both north and south approaches and climb the three highest peaks in the Himalaya, was planning her annual summit hike via Halo Ridge that weekend.—
Ted Katauskas,
Outside,
23 Sep. 2025
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Protect yourself by avoiding the outdoors during dusk and dawn, when mosquito activity peaks.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Sep. 2025
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Criteria are detailed for risk assessment, hazard mitigation, rider restraint and dimensions, biomechanical considerations including acceleration limits, mechanical loads, electrical, operating conditions, fencing, handrails, gates, walkways, signage and many other areas.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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Ortec is committed to sustainability through our optimization software, which minimizes fuel consumption and emissions by optimizing routes, loads and vehicle utilization—potentially reducing CO2 output for partners.—
Andre Claudio,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Sep. 2025
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Lingering debris piles and damage still line sections of the Swannanoa River in Asheville, said Franklin Tate, an associate regional director for the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, the organization responsible for managing and protecting the longest hiking-only footpath in the world.—
Graham Hurley,
CNN Money,
21 Sep. 2025
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Rat tunnels, which may have an opening that’s 3 inches in diameter, are found in less conspicuous spots, such as near wood piles.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
21 Sep. 2025
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Last year, the quota was 231,485 tons (210,000 metric tons), which still wasn’t enough to meet demand.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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And along with every soldier in a modern army goes some six tons of equipment, ranging from bulldozers to bazookas.—
John Fischer,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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The 2022 Journal Sentinel investigation noted that Cruse frequently shared videos and photographs on Facebook, including pictures of stacks of cash and Gucci shopping bags.—
Mary Spicuzza,
jsonline.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Similarly, conventional fuel cells are also too heavy for aerospace applications, as their design relies on flat, heavy stacks with metal parts that account for over 75% of the system’s total weight.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Literally one false step can send you sliding down a hill or tumbling down a cliff face in a way that sets you back anywhere from mere minutes to sizable chunks of an hour.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
23 Sep. 2025
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Russia’s jets do still strike Ukrainian targets, albeit from a great distance, and Russian ground forces continue to seize small chunks of territory.—
ANDRIY ZAGORODNYUK,
Foreign Affairs,
23 Sep. 2025
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After paying a three-euro (about $3) gate fee at the park’s entrance, visitors then face another 10-minute ride further into the pine and gorse-clad hills along a switchback road that reaches about 1,000 meters above sea level.—
Barry Neild,
CNN Money,
23 Sep. 2025
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High ant hills are also said to predict snowy winters.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Sep. 2025
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Flint River Outdoor Center has half-day, full-day, and overnight trips on and above the Sprewell Bluff section with canoes, kayaks, rafts, and a shuttle service.—
David Hanson,
Southern Living,
13 Sep. 2025
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This became apparent after our group popped the floor of one of our rafts, which later resulted in multiple pins.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
13 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Mountains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mountains. Accessed 26 Sep. 2025.
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