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
Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 11 Mar. 2026
The strait is effectively but not officially closed as attacks mount.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
David Caraccio
march 4, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
The Canon doesn't include a tripod mount, so the IS technology is essential with this model.
—Matt Morris, Space.com, 4 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Alongside the film program, the festival is mounting several special events tied to the 50th anniversary.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 11 Mar. 2026
The strait is effectively but not officially closed as attacks mount.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Noun
Students rotated through multiple horses a day and experienced everything from jumping and Western to liberty work and swimming in the lakes, producing confident, adaptable mounts and a tight‑knit community.
—David Caraccio
march 4, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
The Canon doesn't include a tripod mount, so the IS technology is essential with this model.
—Matt Morris, Space.com, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mount
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Trump’s increasing willingness to use overwhelming military force to pursue American interests abroad throws that calculus into question.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Mar. 2026
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City records from November show police planned to install six more cameras and increase lighting.—
Cameron Knight,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
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But experts say previous federal document disclosures related to UAPs can offer clues to what’s in store for the next release.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Trump, meanwhile, has struck a decidedly defiant tone — offering few of the reassurances or rationalizations that past presidents have offered in the initial stages of war, and sounding more unbothered than embattled.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Their bold blooms pair beautifully with floral sprays, spikes, spheres, and spillers, while the leggy stems of climbing roses provide the perfect support for daintier vines.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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The chance of rain starts to climb on Wednesday, ahead of the next cool-down.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Over the years, Franklin has risen from special teams ace to every-down linebacker.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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This shift comes amid rising government instability in Africa.—
Adrian Elimian,
semafor.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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The work was presented at the American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics’ SciTech Forum conference in Orlando.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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Across hundreds of tests, CNN and CCDH presented as two teen users – Daniel in the United States and Liam in Europe – on 10 of the most popular and widely available chatbots and then posed four questions.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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His star finally began to ascend in 2018, when he was invited to participate in the Fifty-Seventh Carnegie International.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
8 Mar. 2026
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If that is indeed the case, the Jets have the funds to keep him on an ascending offensive line that will likely continue to get better.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
7 Mar. 2026
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China’s consumer-price growth accelerated to the quickest in over three years and factory deflation moderated again, after a rally in energy markets and as household spending boomed during a later-than-usual Lunar New Year holiday.—
Bloomberg News,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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But record-breaking temperatures in recent years have led scientists to question whether the pace of temperature gains is accelerating.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Noting some confusion over the like-for-like numbers this year, given recent changes to the business structure, the analysts said that weapon and ammunition growth will remain elevated, and there is scope for its naval business to be resilient, too.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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The dozens of demonstrators who signed up to give their public comment had to wait outside.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Mount.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mount. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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