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
Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
Aside from the cost and challenges of mounting even a simple show, the start of 2020 saw the passage of AB5, the California bill that required independent contractors to be treated as employees — which meant theaters couldn’t operate on a volunteer model.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
The gasket mount design of the K2 and K8 combines multi-layer sound-damping materials for a deeper and more solid typing experience.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
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Verb
Likewise, Miceli pointed out, other mounting costs have strapped homeowners’ — or would-be homeowners’ — budgets.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
Aside from the cost and challenges of mounting even a simple show, the start of 2020 saw the passage of AB5, the California bill that required independent contractors to be treated as employees — which meant theaters couldn’t operate on a volunteer model.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Noun
Seatback entertainment can be hit or miss, which is why a compact phone mount earns a permanent spot in frequent flyers’ carry-ons.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
The gasket mount design of the K2 and K8 combines multi-layer sound-damping materials for a deeper and more solid typing experience.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mount
Verb
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Baird added that interest in luxury homes has increased recently among SpaceX's mid-30s to early-40s employee base, according to California real estate agents.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
13 June 2026
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Be careful when riding back downtown on a bike, as the hill notoriously increases cycling speed.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
Verb
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Eventually, we were told to disembark and news then filtered through that the pope had been offered the King of Spain’s private plane to fly back to Rome.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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Just remember, tents do not offer protection from lightning.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
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Jubilant Knicks fans flooded the streets of New York Saturday night, crowding into intersections and climbing light poles and buses, to celebrate the team’s first NBA championship win in more than 50 years.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Another appeared to show individuals climbing on and entering school buses near Times Square.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Emergency crews searched Saturday night for a swimmer who went underwater near a popular rock face on a lake in the North Carolina mountains and never resurfaced.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2026
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An Indigenous couple pay a visit to another makeshift cross, mist rises from a waterfall, and mountains rear up, first green, then brown, and finally glittering white.—
Susan Tallman,
The Atlantic,
13 June 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.—
MaximilÃano 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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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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Reality competition slipped to 45 from 50; unstructured reality rose to 38 from 36.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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Posthumous Raindance Icon Awards have been presented to Joan Plowright (accepted by Tamsin Olivier, daughter of Joan Plowright and Lawrence Olivier) and Helen McCrory (accepted by Damian Lewis).—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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Sure, there would be a number of hurdles wrapped up in the process, which would include medical provisions based upon Sorsby's 'mental health disorder' of addiction that his attorneys presented in court as an argument against the NCAA.—
Trey Wallace OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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Seek roles in the ascending 30%—organizations centered on genuine customer value, where AI multiplies human potential.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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This journey requires them to climb fish ladders over dams, navigate culverts diverting streams under roads, and ascend up to elevations of 7,000 feet.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
12 June 2026
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“Mount.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mount. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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