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as in piling
to form into a pile or ridge of earth
mound the mulch around the plants
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as in stacking
to lay or throw on top of one another
mounding slices of cheese on top of her sandwich meat
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Recent Examples of mounding
An alternative method is to plant zucchini in hills by mounding up soil enriched with compost and planting 3 to 4 zucchini seeds per hill.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2026
Check the label for height and spread, as some grow large and mounding while others hug the ground.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
Traditionally used in flower beds, borders, and containers, mounding wave varieties and smaller flowered superbells will put out consistent flowers in all colors from early spring until first frost.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 27 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
Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2026
Check the label for height and spread, as some grow large and mounding while others hug the ground.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
Traditionally used in flower beds, borders, and containers, mounding wave varieties and smaller flowered superbells will put out consistent flowers in all colors from early spring until first frost.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 27 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mounding
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Sargassum’s sweet spot is close to 82 degrees — roughly the same sea temperature recently recorded off South Beach, where tons of seaweed have been piling up along the shore.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
11 May 2026
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However, beneath the surface, Cramer said the market has become increasingly bifurcated, with investors piling into a narrow group of artificial intelligence winners while severely punishing companies that disappoint or simply fail to impress.—
Alexa LoMonaco,
CNBC,
11 May 2026
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Fowler has quietly been stacking solid results for the better part of a year.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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The big carriers have spent years stacking on flashy extras like streaming perks or event discounts to make pricey plans feel worth it, and most people are too busy to dig into whether those add-ons actually justify the cost.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Rake the spot again to break up clumping soil and smooth it out.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
3 Apr. 2026
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The clumping foliage of this iris is also an attraction, and its vivid seeds in their pods are suitable for long-lasting dry arrangements.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
21 Mar. 2026
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When the stems reach about 6 to 8 inches tall, start hilling by placing new soil around the stems.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
13 Apr. 2026
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This process is called hilling and creates an area of loose soil where tubers easily form while being shaded from the sun.—
Sheryl Geerts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Mounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mounding. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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