MOUNTAIN RANGES Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

mountain ranges

noun

plural of mountain range

as in cordilleras

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Noun

The race present a test of Martinez’s popularity as mounts a bid for another term in a campaign that has been overshadowed by an ongoing dispute with the district attorney’s office.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026
The reel mounts to the wall with a two-point bracket (included) and smoothly swivels 180 degrees.

— Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2026

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Bannister’s wife, Gigi, told TMZ that the actor died peacefully at their home in the San Bernardino County mountains early Sunday.

— Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Mountaineering accidents are common in northern Pakistan, home to some of the world’s highest mountains.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of mountains

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This frame, the singer-songwriter climbs to new career peaks on multiple tallies as one of the biggest hits of the year in many parts of the world ascends once more.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
These difficult fire conditions will be intensified by wind gusts up to 30 mph over mountain peaks and along ridgelines in areas of Northern California.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of peaks

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On Laurel Street, a short residential thoroughfare, speeds fell from between 25 to 30 mph to less than 20 mph after speed humps were added.

— Cameron Pugh, Christian Science Monitor, 11 Aug. 2026
In fact, while sand traps aren’t overabundant, elevation changes, natural grass humps and, yes, some sand does challenge you most every hole.

— Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 18 June 2026

Definition of humps

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Even the most outdated cabinets can be given a makeover by replacing the cabinet hardware—think swapping out those white enamel knobs for bars with a matte black finish, for example.

— Barbara Bellesi Zito, The Spruce, 5 Aug. 2026
There are seven temperature knobs spread across the front of the grill, one for each main burner and one for the rear burner.

— John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

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