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
Janve, who centers his work in mountain landscapes, spoke at a press meeting about nature in the film functioning as a mirror that flatters and humbles its human subjects simultaneously.
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
20 June 2026
This natural compound mined from salt plains and mountains out West is also known as sodium borate, disodium tetraborate, or sodium tetraborate.
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Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
Wilderness Little Kulala is about a 45-minute drive outside the park, located in a seemingly desolate rocky plain with harsh, jagged mountains interspersed throughout the flatlands.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 2026
Like a sheep track across the mountain.
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Literary Hub,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for mountain
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
20 June 2026
This natural compound mined from salt plains and mountains out West is also known as sodium borate, disodium tetraborate, or sodium tetraborate.
—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
Wilderness Little Kulala is about a 45-minute drive outside the park, located in a seemingly desolate rocky plain with harsh, jagged mountains interspersed throughout the flatlands.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 2026
Like a sheep track across the mountain.
—
Literary Hub,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for mountain
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mountain
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Jaehaerys reigned over the Seven Kingdoms for nearly 60 years during a time of peace and prosperity at the peak of the Targaryen dynasty.
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For fans who’ve followed Sudwerk through the rise, peak and current contraction of American craft beer, the move may be bittersweet but not exactly shocking.
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Lithium batteries often maintain more consistent performance throughout their charge cycle, a trait that may be noticeable when tackling hills or carrying heavier loads.
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This leads to higher fungal loads.
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Remove brush, leaf, and firewood piles that provide shelter to animals and attract fleas.
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Instead, the pile keeps growing and the mornings keep getting harder.
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There have been a number previous instances of that, including a Germanwings flight that crashed into the French alps in 2015, killing everyone aboard.
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Odds are most Dodgers fans haven’t seen, say, his Kunsthaus Bregenz, in a small town on the northern edge of the Austrian alps.
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There are also a ton of discounts on cleaning gadgets like this Dyson cordless vacuum that converts into a handheld and this Swiffer PowerMop that can make hardwood and tile floors shine without significant elbow grease.
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Prime Day offers tons of fantastic discounts on all kinds of products.
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Despite the teetotaling decision, stacks of beer, including Michelob Ultra, Kona Big Wave, Bud Light and Budweiser sat behind the register as workers informed attendees that alcohol would be sold beginning Thursday.
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This layered gradient manicure stacks graham cracker-hued brown, creamy white, and vibrant lime green polishes to mimic the signature look of a slice of key lime pie.
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Paul, wild with concern, leaped from his mount and skidded down the bank.
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With each encounter, the mystery of Molineux’s whereabouts mounts, though the sense of foreboding is cut by the comedy of our hero’s haplessness.
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After that, a slew of advice came in.
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Seven suspects were arrested and charged with a slew of crimes, including participation in street racing, reckless driving exhibitions, laying drag, attempting to elude, and failure to display a license plate, among other charges.
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“Mountain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mountain. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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