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
Matt Fuchs, Time, 20 May 2026
Knicks head coach Mike Brown openly admitted that his squad began hunting Harden on defense to mount their furious comeback.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Luke Garrett, NPR, 19 May 2026
The optional microwave mounts in the storage area on top of the fridge.
—C.c. Weiss
may 17, New Atlas, 17 May 2026
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Verb
Mills has his laptop mounted to a stand that’s more than two feet away from his lap.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 20 May 2026
Knicks head coach Mike Brown openly admitted that his squad began hunting Harden on defense to mount their furious comeback.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Noun
But a growing number of House lawmakers are calling for a rule change to bar the lower chamber from using prediction markets as reports of insider trading mount.
—Luke Garrett, NPR, 19 May 2026
The optional microwave mounts in the storage area on top of the fridge.
—C.c. Weiss
may 17, New Atlas, 17 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mount
Verb
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Then gradually increase their time in the sun over the next week.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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The formula’s retinol, ginger, and citrus increase the production of both collagen and elastin and improve circulation, thus reducing puffiness and dark circles.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
23 May 2026
Verb
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Accessibility All public areas are thoughtfully designed for accessibility, and staff offer guidance without fanfare.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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Bode makes an impromptu decision to offer up his father's ring, which he's been wearing on a chain around his neck.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 May 2026
Verb
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Buford-Johnson and her daughter escaped into freezing water before climbing onto the hood of a car to wait for rescue.—
Greg Bennett,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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Residential electricity prices have jumped 27% since 2019, and they’re expected to climb another 40% by 2030.—
Iulia Lupse,
Sun Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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The real star of her look, however, was jher multi-colored blazer by Gabriela Hearst, naturally, printed with an abstract orange and purple mountain scene.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
23 May 2026
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He is said to have measured the distances between three German mountain peaks (Hohenhagen, Brocken and Inselberg) and determined their angles.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
23 May 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.—
Maximilíano 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
Verb
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As tensions rise between the United States and China over trade, technology, Taiwan and military influence, the relationship between the world’s two largest economies is increasingly shaping global politics and national security debates.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
15 May 2026
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The national debt has surpassed the GDP, Social Security and Medicare face looming financial crises, inflation is rising, families are struggling — and yet Congress does nothing.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Day one we were presented with the most delicious blackberry gin gimlet.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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Schools can’t formally present high school prospects with revenue-sharing offers until November, the month before the early signing period.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Here’s how these six rising sports stars ascended the earnings ranking.—
Brett Knight,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Minnesota is banking on Turner continuing to ascend, but the bet at the position still feels like a parlay of epic proportions.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
22 May 2026
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“Mount.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mount. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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