1
as in peak
an elevation of land higher than a hill
my cousin likes to climb mountains just because she can
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2
as in loads
a considerable amount
receives a mountain of mail every year for the holidays
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3
as in pile
a quantity of things thrown or stacked on one another
he piled a mountain of mashed potatoes on his plate
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Recent Examples of mountain
This loss is unlikely to affect the overall winner, however, as the multiple mountain stages later in the race will be more effective in separating the contenders.
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Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 25 July 2025
There are more mountains to climbs on the final stage, which features three difficult ascents and a climb to the finish in Châtel.
—Sophie Kaufman, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Set in a basin in the Alps, this picturesque town on the border of Austria is known for its saltwater therapies and fresh mountain air.
—Sofia Markovich, Travel + Leisure, 24 July 2025
For the second time in a week, someone has died visiting a waterfall in the North Carolina mountains, searchers say.
—Mark Price
updated July 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2025
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Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 25 July 2025
There are more mountains to climbs on the final stage, which features three difficult ascents and a climb to the finish in Châtel.
—Sophie Kaufman, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Set in a basin in the Alps, this picturesque town on the border of Austria is known for its saltwater therapies and fresh mountain air.
—Sofia Markovich, Travel + Leisure, 24 July 2025
For the second time in a week, someone has died visiting a waterfall in the North Carolina mountains, searchers say.
—Mark Price
updated July 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mountain
Noun
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During the last five years, the stock increased on the day following earnings in 78% of occurrences, registering a median positive return of 1.5% and a peak one-day gain of 3.6%.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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That peak came after Target's sales rose more than $15 billion in the fiscal year following the start of the Covid pandemic, but its annual revenue has stagnated for the past four years.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
15 July 2025
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The fluffy 2-inch pile height is soft and plush but can be easily spot cleaned with a damp cloth.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
15 July 2025
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Boogie, a petty thief surrounded by piles of loot, pointed us toward a set of stairwells back in Red’s building.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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Some 26,000 people were living in the alp town in 2022, according to the French National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
8 July 2025
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This time, nine people are brought together in the Austrian alps for treatment under Masha.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
2 July 2025
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While there wasn’t a ton of movement from the Blackhawks this offseason, the youngins on this roster make the team unpredictable going into the fall.—
Kaitlyn Pohly,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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Following a first season of twists and turns (and a ton of points allowed), Canales and his crew are hoping to see improved returns from Ejiro Evero’s defense in 2025.—
Mike Kaye
July 14,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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Under the menu’s premium burger section are the 1948, the Ultimate Super George, the Pub Burger, and the All-Star Cheeseburger, all served with a stack of potato wedges.—
Sofia Joseph,
jsonline.com,
22 July 2025
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The most clear view of the ring stack came in February 2025, when Middleton joined a class of nursery pupils for a trip to the National Portrait Gallery.—
Isaac Bickerstaff,
Glamour,
21 July 2025
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Trump also directed Attorney General Pam Bondi to seek the release of grand jury testimony, as pressure mounts from both critics and supporters demanding transparency.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
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Kazuhiro Nogi | Afp | Getty Images Japan’s benchmark 10-year government bond yield climbed to its highest level since 2008 on Tuesday as concerns about fiscal spending mount ahead of an upper house election.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
15 July 2025
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My community in Rancho San Diego is surrounded by hills.—
Faith Barton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 July 2025
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Already, relations are strained after Harry and Meghan stepped back from their royal duties and swapped life in the U.K. for the hills of California following a bitter family dispute.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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With a slew of new boutique hotels popping up along cobblestone streets, let Plaza Colón-facing Alma San Juan be at the top of your list.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
26 July 2025
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What followed was predictable: a slew of commentary, hot takes, and countless memes.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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“Mountain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mountain. Accessed 1 Aug. 2025.
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