mount 1 of 3

verb

Definition of mountnext
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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mount

2 of 3

noun (1)

ˈmau̇nt How to pronounce mount (audio)
as in mountain
an elevation of land higher than a hill Mount Everest

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mount

3 of 3

noun (2)

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
Verb
Investors voiced growing worry the AI bubble will burst, as concerns mounted over eye-popping capex plans, debt issuance, and expansion. — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2026 Owner Jerry Jones and quarterback Dak Prescott tried to shield coach Brian Schottenheimer from mounting criticism after the Dallas Cowboys again failed to put together consecutive victories. — CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
Noun
Our innate immune system is what responds quickly to novel pathogens or biological threats – as opposed to our adaptive immune system, which is more like the memory center that recognizes previous bugs and mounts a slower attack. — New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026 While pressure to avoid another walkout mounts, a deal wasn’t made. — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 31 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mount
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mount
  1. increase
  2. offer
  3. climb
  4. mountain
  5. mounting
  6. rise
  7. present
  8. ascend
Verb
  • Some studies also suggest moving commuting times nearer to dusk in the fall increases the risk of vehicle collisions with deer and other wildlife, which are more active around sunset.
    — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 31 Oct. 2026
  • Advance voting has also increased more than 30% from the same point four years ago in Maine, Michigan, North Carolina and Kansas, states with competitive Senate races.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of increase
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  • The setting, conveniently located to visit countless attractions on foot, also offers a taste of the passing seasons with a glance out of the windows—courtesy of the scenic Shirakawa River flowing straight past the hotel.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The competition offered a demanding test of the robot’s mobility, balance, and thermal management systems.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of offer
Verb
  • Moments later, the crew reported precipitation and asked to climb to 37,000 feet, and the controller approved.
    — Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Bishop Moore has climbed the state ranking ladder and is the top seed in 4A with by far the strongest strength of schedule for that class.
    — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of climb
Noun
  • Hahn said Boise State researchers will contribute to the fight against cancer, help communities further manage water supplies and mountain snowpack, and develop tools to anticipate and mitigate wildfire.
    — Harllie Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 30 Oct. 2026
  • This will be especially true in the foothills of the Central Valley and up into the mountains, where showers will be more widespread throughout Saturday as cool marine air collides with the Sierra and turns to rain.
    — Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of mountain
Noun
  • Footsteps drum up and down the staircase as the remaining performers in this Saturday competition rehearse their routines, nerves and excitement mounting.
    — Julie Bourdin, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The weapon begins spinning violently, dragging the service member around before throwing him several yards from the mounting.
    — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of mounting
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  • Wisconsin Democrat David Crowley defeated a Republican with close ties to Trump on Tuesday, rising from a childhood in one of the nation's poorest neighborhoods to become the first Black person to lead the battleground state.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The Democrat went on to represent the area in Congress, rising to become Democratic caucus chair from 2013 to 2017.
    — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of rise
Verb
  • To present von Furstenberg with the award was Vanessa Friedman, chief fashion critic at the New York Times, who has known the designer for some twenty years.
    — Ariel Bielsky, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Starting end of November, Upper East Siders can seek sanctuary at a new spa presented by prestige skin care brand Augustinus Bader.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of present
Verb
  • Starting out, Firstman didn’t dare dream of ascending the stairs to the Grand Palais or carving a path to the Oscars stage.
    — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Raman’s position on the precipice of ascending to the mayoralty would have seemed nearly unthinkable at the start of the year, when Bass’ challengers included Pratt, former LAUSD Supt.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of ascend

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