1
as in peaks
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 piles
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 mountains
The expedition adapted to new conditions, higher mountains and rougher waters while looking for a route to the Pacific Ocean.
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Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 11 May 2026
The Serra de Tramuntana mountains combine demanding hikes with luxury recovery.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
The Serra de Tramuntana mountains pair walking with spa stays at properties like Valldemossa Hotel.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026
Running between the small Paraná cities of Curitiba and Morretes, the Serra Verde Express covers about 43 miles, descending through the Serra do Mar mountains from the cityscape into dense rainforest.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
Early-warning system As climate change accelerates the retreat of tidewater glaciers and thaws the permafrost holding Arctic mountains together, the structural integrity of these landscapes is failing.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 10 May 2026
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
Microplastics are in our oceans and mountains, our food, and even our bodies.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Dan Vergano, Scientific American, 11 May 2026
The Serra de Tramuntana mountains combine demanding hikes with luxury recovery.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
The Serra de Tramuntana mountains pair walking with spa stays at properties like Valldemossa Hotel.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026
Running between the small Paraná cities of Curitiba and Morretes, the Serra Verde Express covers about 43 miles, descending through the Serra do Mar mountains from the cityscape into dense rainforest.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
Early-warning system As climate change accelerates the retreat of tidewater glaciers and thaws the permafrost holding Arctic mountains together, the structural integrity of these landscapes is failing.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 10 May 2026
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
Microplastics are in our oceans and mountains, our food, and even our bodies.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mountains
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Both songs were inescapable at their respective peaks and received the loudest reactions of the night.—
Eden Dinneen,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
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There are loads of under-the-radar towns along these states' coastlines that have their own unique charms and draws.—
Amy Thomas,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2026
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Buckle up for loads of action and a wild ride through SoCal history and haunts.—
Paula L. Woods,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Many commencement speakers are given honorary degrees, but the prestige associated with such matters has declined over the years; six-figure piles of cash surely seem more useful than an ersatz doctorate given to an accomplished alumnus or once-local homegirl.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2026
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Most earwig problems begin outside, where damp piles of leaves, firewood or other debris create an attractive environment for the insects.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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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.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 May 2026
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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.—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
6 Mar. 2026
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This savory bread pudding has tons of flavor and texture from ingredients like French bread that's been baked in a rich Parmesan custard.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
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Multiplied across a day, their rate would have been over seventy-five tons per day per man.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
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Thoreau’s river science The most analytically rigorous science of Thoreau’s life culminated with his 1859 research trip to the library stacks of Harvard College.—
Robert M. Thorson,
The Conversation,
8 May 2026
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High-density housing stacks more annual tax revenue into smaller areas.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Although Dot is not around anymore, a guest book inside the small museum is filled with names from dozens of countries.—
Chelsea Torres,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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And there are the activities, notably multiple golf courses, but also 100 acres of sporting grounds, sports courts, and an array of wellness and fitness facilities, as well as almost a dozen dining venues that offer everything from a snack to an epicurean feast.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
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Natural fibers and hues of terracotta and maple decorate the property’s 134 rooms, which either face the beach or the hills.—
Skyli Alvarez,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 May 2026
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Rolling hills, vineyards and timber detailing give the estate its pastoral charm—all just a 90-minute drive from Sydney.—
Natalie Hoberman,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Mountains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mountains. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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