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
And the compressed timeframe of the story ticks down to a hugely satisfying climactic encounter in the mountains.
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Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
Minimalist 11-foot-tall Styline windows frame picturesque views sweeping from the valley to the Vegas skyline and mountains beyond.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2025
Each bungalow comes with a fireplace and a balcony to take in views of the forest or surrounding mountains.
—William O'Connor, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Its overall form takes inspiration from Shenzhen's surrounding mountains and canyons, which have served as natural pathways for centuries.
—New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2025
Fresh powder would be a welcome sight at ski mountains in the region.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
The hurricane entered western Cuba as a Category 3, but the island’s mountains ripped up the eye, weakening but also broadening the storm.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
The film is set in the mountains as fall comes to an end and a family prepares for the long winter ahead.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
The film is set high in the mountains as fall comes to an end and a family prepares for the long winter ahead.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
Minimalist 11-foot-tall Styline windows frame picturesque views sweeping from the valley to the Vegas skyline and mountains beyond.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2025
Each bungalow comes with a fireplace and a balcony to take in views of the forest or surrounding mountains.
—William O'Connor, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Its overall form takes inspiration from Shenzhen's surrounding mountains and canyons, which have served as natural pathways for centuries.
—New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2025
Fresh powder would be a welcome sight at ski mountains in the region.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
The hurricane entered western Cuba as a Category 3, but the island’s mountains ripped up the eye, weakening but also broadening the storm.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
The film is set in the mountains as fall comes to an end and a family prepares for the long winter ahead.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
The film is set high in the mountains as fall comes to an end and a family prepares for the long winter ahead.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mountains
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Still, Fisher’s shot was pivotal in determining the winner the last time the two franchises that defined the century’s first decade faced each other while near the peaks of their respective powers.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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Snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches with up to 8 inches along the highest peaks.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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But, at a moment when big narrative audio studios are shuttering, loads of people are being laid off and fewer documentary series are being made, this sentence really struck a nerve in the industry of folks who produce, write, edit and sound design longform narrative audio.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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That could mean co-locating with renewables, using batteries to extend solar availability, or making data centers flexible enough to shift heavy compute loads to periods of abundant clean power.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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Of course, the most popular picks among winter sports enthusiasts take them to the nation’s mightiest mountain ranges, with technique-testing terrain, breathtaking views, and piles of powder.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
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His investing strategy has turned on an incessant search for value, with Berkshire Hathaway often sitting on giant piles of cash until just the right deal comes through.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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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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Qatar aims to have 11 million tons per year of CCS capacity in place by 2035.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Grating sections are approximately 5½ feet wide by 38 feet and about 5 inches deep, with each piece weighing about 2 tons.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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During 15 years working across various tech stacks and companies, this has been the most straightforward, underrated, and powerful way to regain my excitement at work.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
6 Nov. 2025
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Wiedenfels assured the Street that the CNN app draws on the company’s existing technology stacks with limited incremental operating costs.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Chicago O’Hare, Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International, Denver International and Dallas-Fort Worth also experienced dozens of cancellations and hundreds of delays, FlightAware data shows.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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The original location closed more than a dozen years ago.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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Open the door to the Tumacacori Mesquite Sawmill gallery in the rural, rolling hills of Santa Cruz County, Arizona, an hour south of Tucson, and a soft aroma wafts out.—
Suzanne Wright,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Mountains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mountains. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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