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as in piles
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 hills
an area of high ground
a pitcher's mound
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as in heaps
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 mounds
Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2025
Japanese anemones produce dense mounds of deeply toothed foliage that remain nearly evergreen in mild climates.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025
Elsewhere in the genus, these sculptural plants range from distinctly vertical, achieving shrublike stature, to low, nestlike mounds of foliage.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025
Some shells are soft, and others are hard with spikes or mounds.
—Kate Siber, Outside, 21 Oct. 2025
Archaeologists furthermore explained that, in this region, specifically, the burial mounds tend to harken back to pre-Roman traditions, which might suggest a meeting between Celtic and Roman cultures.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2025
The shapes of tunnels and mounds in your yard carry the mark of their builders.
—Steven Sullivan, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2025
Waiting for them were mounds of zucchini, yellow squash and eggplant picked from the food bank’s farm.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
Flatten mounds to about 3/4 inch thick and 3-inch diameter.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2025
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Boxes of white rice, cans of vegetables, chocolate chips and pasta rested at the top of one of the mounds of food.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2025
Japanese anemones produce dense mounds of deeply toothed foliage that remain nearly evergreen in mild climates.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025
Elsewhere in the genus, these sculptural plants range from distinctly vertical, achieving shrublike stature, to low, nestlike mounds of foliage.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025
Some shells are soft, and others are hard with spikes or mounds.
—Kate Siber, Outside, 21 Oct. 2025
Archaeologists furthermore explained that, in this region, specifically, the burial mounds tend to harken back to pre-Roman traditions, which might suggest a meeting between Celtic and Roman cultures.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2025
The shapes of tunnels and mounds in your yard carry the mark of their builders.
—Steven Sullivan, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2025
Waiting for them were mounds of zucchini, yellow squash and eggplant picked from the food bank’s farm.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
Flatten mounds to about 3/4 inch thick and 3-inch diameter.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mounds
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The exhibition features his maps and sullied backpack, toothbrush, bar of soap, and survival goods, along with photos of him sleeping on park benches, crouching on the banks of the Hudson in front of ice floes, and haunting the city.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
7 Nov. 2025
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But banks are looking to fortify revenues as a downward trend of inflation in many African markets causes central banks to lower interest rates.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Of course, the most popular picks among winter sports enthusiasts take them to the nation’s mightiest mountain ranges, with technique-testing terrain, breathtaking views, and piles of powder.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
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His investing strategy has turned on an incessant search for value, with Berkshire Hathaway often sitting on giant piles of cash until just the right deal comes through.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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The estate offers year-round recreation, from sledding down the hills in winter to swimming, fishing, and golfing in the summer.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
3 Nov. 2025
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The winery’s rolling hills grow various varietals, including Sauvignon Blanc, Petit Manseng, Merlot and Cabernet Franc.—
Crystal Tate,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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Relief on that levy—which stacks on top of Liberation Day tariffs—could be a boon for the Asian nation at a time when domestic demand is weak.—
Bloomberg,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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The Double ShackBurger stacks two quarter pound patties, American cheese, lettuce, tomato and ShackSauce.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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And the compressed timeframe of the story ticks down to a hugely satisfying climactic encounter in the mountains.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Minimalist 11-foot-tall Styline windows frame picturesque views sweeping from the valley to the Vegas skyline and mountains beyond.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
5 Nov. 2025
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The mid-century offered more literal interpretations of cave living, from The Flintstones (1960) to the villainous Bond lair, often hidden within or carved into cliffs.—
Leonora Epstein,
Architectural Digest,
7 Nov. 2025
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For the second time in two months, a body has been recovered from the base of the steep cliffs that line one of Southern California’s most affluent coastal communities.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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The alum then clumps the smaller, suspended fats together for easy removal.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
21 Aug. 2025
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Full-backs are encouraged to get up the pitch to support the attack and provide greater width, often creating a front five across the pitch as the No 10 drifts between the lines.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Standing plants support wildlife, prevent snow drifts, and reduce urban flooding.—
Benjamin Vogt,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Mounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mounds. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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