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
From traditional coastal cottages to contemporary mountain getaways, the firm works in a wide range of styles, often drawing inspiration from designs of the past and the topography of the site.
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Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025
On nights when Nova’s feeling sleepy, Poppy happily entertains herself with her mountain of toys — or by spinning in happy circles to reclaim that elusive tail.
—Evan Moore
november 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2025
It’s considered suitable for beginners with no previous experience climbing high mountains.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Arosa, Switzerland There’s no shortage of world-class mountain hotspots in Switzerland.
—Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
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Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Nov. 2025
On nights when Nova’s feeling sleepy, Poppy happily entertains herself with her mountain of toys — or by spinning in happy circles to reclaim that elusive tail.
—Evan Moore
november 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2025
It’s considered suitable for beginners with no previous experience climbing high mountains.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Arosa, Switzerland There’s no shortage of world-class mountain hotspots in Switzerland.
—Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mountain
Noun
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The autumn leaves were at their peak, making for a magical experience.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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The current program, launched on January 5, charges drivers a daily fee, initially $15 and later revised to $9 for most cars, for entering Manhattan south of 61st Street during peak hours.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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All loads easier than wrangling an ungainly bird half the table doesn’t really much care for anyway (what?—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
31 Oct. 2025
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The value of walnuts spiked last year after cratering in the years prior, but relatively small loads of walnuts still sell for modest prices.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For a vacuum that’s quiet in operation and capable of tackling messes on hard floors and medium-pile carpets, this is a great pick.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
5 Nov. 2025
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There’s a size limit for leaf piles, according to the city of Sacramento.—
Sarah Linn
November 5,
Sacbee.com,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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This version, however, focuses on his friendship with 12-year-old Georg, who discovers and secretly raises the puppy in a mountain hospice, leading to adventures in the Swiss alps.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
14 Oct. 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
Noun
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The leadership council met on Monday, too — and such a meeting featured a ton of humility.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Nov. 2025
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Charmking Compression Socks These socks are available in more than three dozen color combinations with tons of patterns to choose from.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Helm topples trees, uproots crops, overturns feed stacks, steals loose blankets.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Its chief investment vehicle is Humain, a homegrown company that is building out a full stack of data centers, cloud capabilities, large language models and applications.—
Tala Alrajjal,
CNN Money,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Rispoli could have as many as five other Breeders’ Cup mounts, though apart from Johannes in the Mile, all will be long shots.—
Jay Posner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Many Reddit users admit to deeply regretting installing above-mount sinks—especially the vessel-style ones often found in bathrooms.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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Later, from the top of a steep and very beautiful hill where he is buried, everyone came down to the road except my mother and a friend of my father’s named Arnie.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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That's a steep hill to climb for Behn, who seeks to flip the district.—
Vivian Jones,
Nashville Tennessean,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Mountain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mountain. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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