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
Each of us moves through a world strewn with figurative mountains and molehills, continually assessing what matters more and what matters less.
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Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
There are build-your-own-bowl restaurants that encourage customers to make mountains out of carne asada and shredded cheese.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Every January, the world’s business and political leaders descend from the Swiss mountains with a Davos Consensus — relentlessly optimistic and deeply influential if, notoriously, often wrong.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Some regions, specifically the high desert and mountains, will also experience strong gusts of wind between 45 and 50 miles per hour.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
The bag is fashioned from the hide of a Niloticus crocodile, which has been carefully hand-dyed to create a white-to-grey ombre that evokes the Himalayan mountains.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2026
Rather than honing in on a particular animal or region, the series takes a kaleidoscopic look at life on Earth by visiting different ecosystem types, including plains, mountains, jungles, forests and the mysterious depths of the ocean.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 13 Apr. 2026
Nestled in a high-altitude valley of the Hindu Kush mountains, Kabul is rapidly running out of water.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
Westbound Interstate 70 reopened Monday afternoon in Colorado’s mountains after a two-vehicle crash, according to state transportation officials.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026
Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
There are build-your-own-bowl restaurants that encourage customers to make mountains out of carne asada and shredded cheese.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
Every January, the world’s business and political leaders descend from the Swiss mountains with a Davos Consensus — relentlessly optimistic and deeply influential if, notoriously, often wrong.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Some regions, specifically the high desert and mountains, will also experience strong gusts of wind between 45 and 50 miles per hour.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
The bag is fashioned from the hide of a Niloticus crocodile, which has been carefully hand-dyed to create a white-to-grey ombre that evokes the Himalayan mountains.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2026
Rather than honing in on a particular animal or region, the series takes a kaleidoscopic look at life on Earth by visiting different ecosystem types, including plains, mountains, jungles, forests and the mysterious depths of the ocean.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 13 Apr. 2026
Nestled in a high-altitude valley of the Hindu Kush mountains, Kabul is rapidly running out of water.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
Westbound Interstate 70 reopened Monday afternoon in Colorado’s mountains after a two-vehicle crash, according to state transportation officials.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mountains
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Snow accumulations of 4 to 10 inches above 6500 feet with 12 to 18 inches along highest mountain peaks.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Drought peaks earlier than normal Because of record heat, much of the West has had exceptionally low levels of snow in the first few months of the year, which is usually how the region stores water for the summer.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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During construction, this plate is embedded into the concrete foundation to distribute design loads to the civil structure while ensuring the alignment of the plant’s mechanical systems.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Apr. 2026
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Einride's proprietary optimization software, Saga AI, is also being used to manage EV execution of select Amazon loads, including charging planning.—
Eric Rosenbaum,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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Turn compost piles every two weeks.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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Windscale’s two piles had been hastily built during the British atomic bomb project.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 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 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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Chihuahua State Investigation Agency After locating the labs using drones, officials found tons of material to manufacture drugs but no people, who were likely alerted beforehand and fled, the prosecutor added.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Asos has tons of polka dot styles at approachable prices, but one piece that caught my eye was this maxi skirt for its delicate, flattering lace hem that adds an elegant touch to an otherwise basic style.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2026
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In a photo shared by police, officers appeared to have recovered stacks of 20-dollar bills, pills in prescription bottles, and a white powdery substance in little baggies.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
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My daughters reliably sought them out among our stacks and stacks of baby books.—
Alex Kirshner,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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The free event will feature dozens of local organizations dedicated to helping seniors and their families in the Elgin area, according to the expo’s website.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Relatives of the defendant, about a half dozen of whom watched from the gallery at his arraignment, cheered the judge’s decision to cut Alexander loose.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Here, French doors access a private balcony with views of the western hills while inside there are dressing areas for him and her with custom built-ins, individual closets, and an ensuite bath with a walk-in shower, a lovely soaking tub, separate water closet space, and double sinks.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2026
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Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Mountains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mountains. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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