1
as in to increase
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
medical expenses began to mount
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2
as in to offer
to bring before the public in performance or exhibition
the huge amount of money needed to mount an opera
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3
as in to climb
to move or extend upward
the cable car continues to mount to ever higher terrain until the moment when the entire valley comes into view
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as in mounting
a structure that holds up or serves as a foundation for something else
hammered together a mount for the cameras
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Recent Examples of mount
Pan Pylas, Fortune, 13 May 2026
The escalating conflict reflects deeper tensions over Mexican sovereignty as Sheinbaum manages cartel violence, USMCA free trade renegotiation, and mounting pressure from the White House.
—Megan Janetsky, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Mike Wall, Space.com, 13 May 2026
Most manufacturers have mounts that quickly change from forward to perspective mode on the water with little effort or time lost fishing.
—Chad Morgenthaler, Outdoor Life, 13 May 2026
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Verb
The traditional pomp and pageantry associated with the state opening of Parliament was overshadowed by the political intrigue, specifically the mounting speculation that Health Secretary Wes Streeting was planning to quit Starmer’s government and launch a leadership bid as soon as Thursday.
—Pan Pylas, Fortune, 13 May 2026
The escalating conflict reflects deeper tensions over Mexican sovereignty as Sheinbaum manages cartel violence, USMCA free trade renegotiation, and mounting pressure from the White House.
—Megan Janetsky, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Noun
Starbase sports two launch mounts, the second of which will see its first action as soon as next Tuesday (May 19), when Starship Flight 12 is scheduled to lift off.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 13 May 2026
Most manufacturers have mounts that quickly change from forward to perspective mode on the water with little effort or time lost fishing.
—Chad Morgenthaler, Outdoor Life, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mount
Verb
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Salah’s comments followed a limp 4-2 defeat at Aston Villa on Friday that increased criticism of Slot and questions about his future in the job.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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In Los Angeles, for example, the city spent more than 50 million dollars in 2021 on policing homelessness, yet unsheltered homelessness still increased.—
Shianne LeClaire,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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For those wishing to hone their game, The Kingdom at Reynolds Lake Oconee, created in partnership with TaylorMade, offers innovative technology and personal instruction at the highest level.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
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Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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The woman alleged that Vargas later climbed onto the futon and began kissing her, according to the warrant affidavit.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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The deal can climb to $25 million with incentives.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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An hour north of New York City, the Hudson Valley has turned into one of the country’s most compelling beer regions with farms, river towns, mountain backdrops, and a concentration of serious breweries that keeps growing.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible Saturday afternoon before a colder storm system brings widespread rain, mountain snow and a major drop in temperatures by Monday.—
Callie Zanandrie,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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She had initially been involved in the mounting of two Picasso exhibitions at the Episcopal Palace of Málaga in 1992 and 1994.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Featuring magnetic and screw-free mounting, these cameras snap onto any metal surface for a rock-solid hold in seconds.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
6 Apr. 2026
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As tensions rise between the United States and China over trade, technology, Taiwan and military influence, the relationship between the world’s two largest economies is increasingly shaping global politics and national security debates.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
15 May 2026
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The national debt has surpassed the GDP, Social Security and Medicare face looming financial crises, inflation is rising, families are struggling — and yet Congress does nothing.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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Trainor's fiancée and mother, who sat nearby during the ceremony along with other family members, were presented with flags that draped his casket.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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The streamer has inked a deal to broadcast the iconic event, presented by Purina Pro Plan, for its 151st show.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
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Denise ascended the stairs, yelling at Djena all the way up, then grabbed Djena by the collar and began hitting her.—
Yudhijit Bhattacharjee,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Located about 35 miles east of Seattle, the mountain's popular hiking trail ascends more than 3,000 feet over the course of just a handful of miles, according to the Washington Trails Association.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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“Mount.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mount. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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