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
Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 11 July 2025
Comparing unit prices at the grocery store, shopping the sale racks and collecting spare change are necessities for many Americans, who are coping with stagnant wages, rising prices and mounting bills.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 10 July 2025
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 July 2025
As pushback from environmentalists mounts, DeSantis said the facility’s operations will not have an environmental impact on the Everglades.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 30 June 2025
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Verb
Unless shareholders mount a legal challenge to the later date, however, there are no repercussions for the company.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 11 July 2025
Comparing unit prices at the grocery store, shopping the sale racks and collecting spare change are necessities for many Americans, who are coping with stagnant wages, rising prices and mounting bills.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 10 July 2025
Noun
Hardware: Hardware mounts are the safest and most secure way to stabilize a baby fence because both sides are screwed into the wall or door frame.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 July 2025
As pushback from environmentalists mounts, DeSantis said the facility’s operations will not have an environmental impact on the Everglades.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 30 June 2025
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Speakers said recent actions by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials had provoked increasing concern over the safety of local residents attending the Club World Cup games this summer at Hard Rock Stadium.—
CD Goette-Luciak,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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Establishing a medical school here is expected to increase the likelihood of graduates practicing in the area, while addressing a national shortage of physicians.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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Disaster response offers survivors a chance to find meaning in their hardships, to turn their personal losses into collective relief.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 July 2025
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The country has more than 800 miles of coastline and 300 beaches, divided between its Pacific and Caribbean sides, with something to offer any coast-loving traveler.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 July 2025
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Don't run away or climb a tree, which may provoke a chase.—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
8 July 2025
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The mother and son tried to climb to their roof, but Burgess, who is recovering from facial surgery, couldn't make it.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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Comparing unit prices at the grocery store, shopping the sale racks and collecting spare change are necessities for many Americans, who are coping with stagnant wages, rising prices and mounting bills.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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Success for any one of the players, as well as the end-users, constitutes a rising tide for industrial autonomy.—
Richard Bishop,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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The latter presents the firm with more advertising opportunities, too.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
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The jury was presented evidence for nearly two weeks, during which about two dozen witnesses testified.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
11 July 2025
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Models ascended monumental metal scaffolding, walked through cascading fountains in towering Kiss boots, and turned the runway into performance art.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
30 June 2025
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The Western States 100 ranks as America’s top ultramarathon, launching from the Palisades Tahoe ski resort and ascending to nearly 9,000 feet before dropping into Auburn, California.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
30 June 2025
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Whether through the Deloitte Global FoF framework or others, leaders can benefit from taking a structured approach to investing in smart operations and to accelerating the convergence of IT and OT.—
John England,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Flooding that started slow was quickly accelerating.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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The result gives your look an effortless dose of cool when tucked into anything from black jeans to colorful wide-leg trousers.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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Westerdam is comfortably sized, with 958 cabins, giving guests plenty to do without feeling overwhelmed.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2025
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“Mount.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mount. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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