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
Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
So, what are the odds that all three stocks actually can mount strong up-moves in June?
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 4 June 2025
Grace Moon, New York Times, 1 May 2025
There are dual noise-canceling microphones and a screw mount on the bottom for attaching it to a tripod too.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 23 May 2025
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Verb
Trump Says Putin Could Help in Iran Nuclear Negotiations
FIFA has yet to comment on the ban, but scrutiny is mounting.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
So, what are the odds that all three stocks actually can mount strong up-moves in June?
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 4 June 2025
Noun
Amid heavy rain, the Airbus A330-322 skidded off the runway and struck a localizer mount.
—Grace Moon, New York Times, 1 May 2025
There are dual noise-canceling microphones and a screw mount on the bottom for attaching it to a tripod too.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mount
Verb
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Mahan won his first term as mayor in 2022 with 51.3% of the vote after residents pushed to move the mayoral election to align with the presidential one to increase voter turnout.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
7 June 2025
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Tacoma did its own analysis and found that people with a regular housing voucher, and no time limit, actually fared better at increasing their incomes and moving on.—
Jennifer Ludden,
NPR,
7 June 2025
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For investors watching the fintech space, Aether's approach offers a refreshing alternative to companies chasing the latest tech buzzwords.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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Remember, a tent offers no protection from lighting.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 June 2025
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Along the length of the U.S.-Mexico border, migrant deaths climbed five years running through fiscal 2022, the last period for which data is publicly available.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
2 June 2025
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One Saturday afternoon in March, two dozen tourists representing a near-complete range of the human life span climbed aboard a trolley at Green-Wood and submitted to the effervescence of Marge Raymond, a seasoned singer with a blond updo and sunglasses the size of T-bones.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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In the Tuesday, June 3 episode, Gilbert recalled getting the role of Laura Ingalls and how her parents tried to keep her life normal despite her star rising.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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This could further exacerbate the challenges facing first-time homebuyers in the state, who are struggling to get on the property ladder due to historically high mortgage rates, rising prices, and growing housing costs.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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The adaptation presented significant challenges, as Harper’s novel contained limited material for a six-episode format.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 June 2025
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Olivia Jackson from Sage Canyon School was presented with the Arts Award for her extraordinary dedication to dance, training 26 hours each week and excelling in national competitions with versatility and passion.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 June 2025
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The Rooms The resort's 148 guest rooms and 40 suites ascend toward the ocean in different tiers on flourishing mountainsides.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2025
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Per the chart below, this would take NFLX past an ascending trendline starting from its December highs.—
Schaeffer's Investment Research,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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With attacks accelerating in pace and intensity, organizations cannot afford slow, laborious reporting structures.—
Travis Runty,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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This only accelerates degradation and forces the team into more (and sometimes earlier, as in Imola) pit stops.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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Mason came to our dressing room and gave Lee his shirt and had a few kind words with him.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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Adding Ángeles Cruz also seemed natural to give Sira a voice.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
8 June 2025
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“Mount.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mount. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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