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
Meanwhile, thunderstorms could develop in the mountains later this week, bringing the potential for lightning, gusty winds and brief showers, according to the National Weather Service.
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Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 15 June 2026
The couple own and are the only employees of a small auto shop just west of Appalachian State University in the North Carolina mountains.
—Andrew Jones, Miami Herald, 15 June 2026
Heavier snowfalls are also possible in the California mountains, according to AccuWeather.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Nostalgia, especially when well done a second time around, means mountains at the box office and a tremendous amount to moviegoers.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 15 June 2026
Both are characterized by dramatic mountains that rise up out of the sea.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026
The region has seen powerful hurricanes created by warming temperatures in the Atlantic and Gulf, which push mountains of sea water into the coasts and dissolve miles of sandy beaches.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2026
Far from major cities, the Texas park is known for expansive desert skies, rugged mountains and exceptional darkness.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Several of the incidents took place in the mountains, with some people injured while out foraging for wild plants and vegetables.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 15 June 2026
The couple own and are the only employees of a small auto shop just west of Appalachian State University in the North Carolina mountains.
—Andrew Jones, Miami Herald, 15 June 2026
Heavier snowfalls are also possible in the California mountains, according to AccuWeather.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Nostalgia, especially when well done a second time around, means mountains at the box office and a tremendous amount to moviegoers.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 15 June 2026
Both are characterized by dramatic mountains that rise up out of the sea.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026
The region has seen powerful hurricanes created by warming temperatures in the Atlantic and Gulf, which push mountains of sea water into the coasts and dissolve miles of sandy beaches.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2026
Far from major cities, the Texas park is known for expansive desert skies, rugged mountains and exceptional darkness.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Several of the incidents took place in the mountains, with some people injured while out foraging for wild plants and vegetables.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mountains
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The views from the peaks are wonderful and the finishing hole may be one of the region’s best.—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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As one of Montana’s longest standing dude ranches, the property is constantly reimagining through refined design, a wildly impressive staff, and heaps of annual events bringing loads of travelers, from local to first-time ranchers alike.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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At Cattlemen’s, still newish from its $3 million remodeling, the menu leads with a 2-pound porterhouse ($95) and loads of Western steakhouse character.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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Burnham’s victory piles pressure on Starmer to quit Burnham will head to London to be sworn in as a lawmaker as soon as Monday.—
Kwiyeon Ha,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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This post was originally published on June 18 Bitcoin has struggled this year as the artificial intelligence investment boom piles pressure on crypto (even as BlackRock issues a massive $9 trillion prediction).—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes.com,
19 June 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 isn’t the place for people who prefer resorts that provide tons of entertainment.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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In fact, millions of tons remain unaccounted for.—
Lisa Emili,
The Conversation,
16 June 2026
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At the Obama public library, I was greeted by gleaming wood shelves and stacks of colorful tomes, and shimmering light streaming through its floor-to-ceiling windows.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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Stockton Island Visible from the north end of Madeline Island, the exterior shoreline of Stockton Island has perfect sandy beaches, sea caves, and climbable sea stacks that are great for cliff jumping.—
Katherine Lawless,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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About three dozen employees, by Caceres' estimate, made their way to the parking lot on one side of the facility.—
Madisen Keavy,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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At least a dozen upcoming Catalan animation titles bid fair for international sales.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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The Colorado Department of Transportation has been working with the Bureau of Fire Prevention and Control to identify trouble spots along roadways, steep hills and other areas.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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There are a surprisingly high number of weak ski resort courses, and many better golf operations tend to be at smaller market ski hills, so my focus is on the best golf courses at ski resorts, regardless of the size of the ski operations.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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“Mountains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mountains. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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