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
The Atlantic Culture Desk, The Atlantic, 23 July 2025
The elimination of Grad PLUS loans comes amid a mounting nationwide physician shortage.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 23 July 2025
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2025
Influencers and brand accounts can afford to adapt to the higher standards, investing in ring lights and phone mounts, while the rest of us wrestle with our iPhone camera apps.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 9 July 2025
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Wynn-Williams, a former director of public policy at Facebook, describes her experiences working at the social-networking giant with dark humor and a sense of mounting panic.
—The Atlantic Culture Desk, The Atlantic, 23 July 2025
The elimination of Grad PLUS loans comes amid a mounting nationwide physician shortage.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 23 July 2025
Noun
Most users prefer to mount their monitor to save space and allow for more positioning options, as mounts may tilt, turn and swivel.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2025
Influencers and brand accounts can afford to adapt to the higher standards, investing in ring lights and phone mounts, while the rest of us wrestle with our iPhone camera apps.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mount
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Decades of research and studies in agriculture have increased production across all crops in the U.S., said James, and cannabis can adopt those same technologies.—
Julie Weed,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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David Swartz, analyst with Morningstar who monitors Kohl’s, told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, part of the USA TODAY network, that Kohl’s share price has been steadily increasing in recent months.—
Sara Chernikoff,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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Uline offers thousands of products to businesses nationwide.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
23 July 2025
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There are also persistent rumors in the party that Paxton could be offered a job in the Trump administration that would head off the primary.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
23 July 2025
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It's been 30 years since five strangers climbed into a Winnebago RV and drove across the United States in search of handsome rewards.—
Breanne L. Heldman,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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Several hours later, video surveillance spotted two people — a man later identified as Atenco Perez and a woman — climb the border fence in the same area, then slip into the backseat of a silver Infiniti sedan with a black hood.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 July 2025
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Sales rose 7% in the second quarter compared with Q2 2024 and 12% in 2025’s first half.—
Jackie Charniga,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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Osbourne rose to fame as the frontman of Black Sabbath, which formed in 1968 and helped pioneer the heavy metal genre, along with members Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward.—
Daniela Avila,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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Details about the curfew centers and enforcement changes will be presented in August.—
Scott Wartman,
The Enquirer,
24 July 2025
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Any evidence discovered during their surveillance was then presented to the client.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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Shein ascended rapidly, becoming the top e-commerce fashion retailer in many Western markets, with a business model rooted in rapid trend analysis and turnover, as well as on-demand manufacturing.—
Drew Bernstein,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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A couple of nameless climbers are ascending El Capitan when a woman’s corpse falls from the summit, nearly sending all three plummeting to the ground and definitely prompting vertigo in sensitive viewers, even if it’s clearly done primarily with CG or compositing (like a lot of elements here).—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
17 July 2025
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Our graduates will now re-enter the market faster, prepared to hit the ground running and accelerate their careers.—
Ryan Anderson,
Arkansas Online,
20 July 2025
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Starvation Much of Gaza has been reduced to a wasteland during more than 21 months of war and there are fears of accelerating starvation.—
Nidal al-Mughrabi,
USA Today,
20 July 2025
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Sullivan's unique blend of contemporary R&B, soul, gospel and reggae influences gave quiet storm, late-night radio vibes, especially as a vibrant orange and red sunset transformed the upbeat evening into a moody night illuminated by smartphone flashlights.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
27 July 2025
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Pro Bowl quarterback Matthew Stafford was expected to miss the first handful of practices with a sore back, but head coach Sean McVay gave an update on Stafford's status on Saturday that likely has Rams fans at least a little concerned.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 July 2025
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“Mount.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mount. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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