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as in pile
a quantity of things thrown or stacked on one another
an ever-growing mound of dirty laundry on the floor
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as in hill
an area of high ground
a pitcher's mound
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Recent Examples of mound
Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Astros pitching coach Josh Miller also visited the mound later in the inning.
—Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 7 May 2026
Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026
Catmint's mounding growth habit is perfect for mixed borders, as pathway edging, or in mass plantings.
—Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 21 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The number of times the pitcher was on the mound during the final out.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Astros pitching coach Josh Miller also visited the mound later in the inning.
—Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 7 May 2026
Verb
Finish things off with crunchy sliced fennel, then mound the salad over a cloud of rich, seasoned Greek yogurt.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026
Catmint's mounding growth habit is perfect for mixed borders, as pathway edging, or in mass plantings.
—Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mound
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The building is full of character, having at turns been home to a book press, bank, and, most appropriately, the founding headquarters of the Danish Spirit Producers.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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They’ve then been asked for bank details, including account and routing numbers.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Termites will always search for new sources of damp wood, so aside from chemical treatment, the best way to prevent an infestation is to avoid leaks and reduce moisture in your home, as well as avoid damp wood outside, like rotting stumps and firewood piles.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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Even actor and Chiefs superfan Eric Stonestreet joined the pile-on.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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Its panoramic views include the 25-metre lap pool below, the hills of Bandol across the sparkling cerulean water, and on the other side of the terrace, the rugged coastline with iconic Eagle Beak rock protruding from the distant horizon.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Walking routes include wine tastings near Dürnstein and Spitz, views from Thousand Bucket Mountain and an 11-mile day through the Weiten hills.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
11 May 2026
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During a recent experience, the eight mini games ranged from trivia to stacking foam blocks and from Nerf dart shooting to spinning a giant wheel for points.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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Rooms The 14 villas are a masterclass in raw materiality—brick, concrete, clay, and sand, all sourced locally, stacked into forms that feel simultaneously ancient and alien.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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By 1890, the population of Los Angeles had nearly quintupled, and land speculation in the city’s outlying areas, from the coast to the mountains, was rampant.—
Oren Peleg,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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South Dakota Custer State Park Resort, Custer Four historic lodges plus a variety of cabins nestle among 71,000 acres of mountains at Custer State Park.—
Jess Hoffert,
Midwest Living,
9 May 2026
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These compounds drift through the battery, causing slow reactions and reducing efficiency over time.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 May 2026
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Another quiet but essential presence is Orin Jacobs, whose live clarinet playing drifts in and out of the production.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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“Mound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mound. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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