mountain ranges

Definition of mountain rangesnext
plural of mountain range
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Noun
  • And his rider, Flavien Prat, has a knack for outrunning the odds with his mounts in Triple Crown races.
    Steve Kornacki, NBC news, 1 May 2026
  • Mike Smith has the most Derby mounts of any jockey in the race's history with 28, followed closely by Velazquez with 26.
    Alex Sundby, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Noun
  • Low snow in the Colorado mountains during the exceptionally warm winter has led to below-average flows in the waterways that supply metro Denver — around 18% of the norm last week in the Colorado River Basin and 2% of the norm in the South Platte River Basin, according to Denver Water measurements.
    Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 4 May 2026
  • Travel in the mountains will be difficult to dangerous Tuesday night through Wednesday.
    Alex Lehnert, CBS News, 4 May 2026
Noun
  • However, keep in mind that tipping ranges vary by area, so an acceptable gratuity for a small delivery to an easily accessible location in the suburbs will likely differ from a more complex delivery to a location in New York City, Leighton notes.
    Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2026
  • Weekly well-being programming ranges from sunrise yoga and sound healing to paddleboarding and Aqua Fit.
    Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2026
Noun
  • In the middle distance is a human settlement, then a band of golden grasslands, then the arid lower slopes of the Cordilleras, and finally the snowy peaks, including the grand dome of Chimborazo.
    Sebastian Smee, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
  • In a medium bowl beat cream and powdered sugar with a mixer on medium- high until stiff peaks form (tips stand straight).
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2026
Noun
  • There was a heavy focus from council members and transit advocates on putting more speed humps and other cyclist and pedestrian safety infrastructure throughout city neighborhoods, and criticism for specific project delays.
    Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Her office released a report last month critical of the design and placement of speed humps and bumps.
    Joe Holden, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Are Americans customers asking you for more buttons and knobs?
    Morgan Korn, ABC News, 1 May 2026
  • Swap out old knobs and handles for brass ones to add a sophisticated, elegant touch.
    Farima Ferguson, The Spruce, 28 Apr. 2026
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“Mountain ranges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mountain%20ranges. Accessed 7 May. 2026.

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