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 Cotswolds in the United Kingdom attracts tourists from all over the world for its alluring rolling hills, quaint villages and historic mountains.
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Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 16 Feb. 2026
At the same time, strong winds and heavy snow will start to slam the mountains as early as Monday night.
—Dave Aguilera, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
Up to 4 inches of rain are forecast for California's coast and valley areas, with as much as 7 inches in the foothills and mountains.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 16 Feb. 2026
The Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for the foothills and mountains of interior northern California through 10 PM PST Wednesday.
—Hector Amezcua, Sacbee.com, 16 Feb. 2026
By the end of the week, forecasters predicted totals that could reach 2 to 4 inches in coastal and valley areas and 4 to 8 inches in the mountains and foothills.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
Wind gusts, especially in the coastal mountains, could reach 50 to 70 mph.
—Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
Where once mountains were blanketed in thick white powder, many lie bare well into winter.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
This is, of course, impacting snowpack in California’s mountains — snow that is a vital source of water for the state’s agriculture, recreation (ski tourism), and energy.
—Monica Garske, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 16 Feb. 2026
At the same time, strong winds and heavy snow will start to slam the mountains as early as Monday night.
—Dave Aguilera, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
Up to 4 inches of rain are forecast for California's coast and valley areas, with as much as 7 inches in the foothills and mountains.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 16 Feb. 2026
The Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for the foothills and mountains of interior northern California through 10 PM PST Wednesday.
—Hector Amezcua, Sacbee.com, 16 Feb. 2026
By the end of the week, forecasters predicted totals that could reach 2 to 4 inches in coastal and valley areas and 4 to 8 inches in the mountains and foothills.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
Wind gusts, especially in the coastal mountains, could reach 50 to 70 mph.
—Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
Where once mountains were blanketed in thick white powder, many lie bare well into winter.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
This is, of course, impacting snowpack in California’s mountains — snow that is a vital source of water for the state’s agriculture, recreation (ski tourism), and energy.
—Monica Garske, USA Today, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mountains
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Winter offers the clearest views of snowcapped peaks in both the Rockies and Sierra Nevadas, with the dramatic contrast of white mountain tops against blue skies.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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On Colorado's tallest peaks, including Mount Zirkel, and ski areas, including Keystone and Breckenridge, snow is forecast through Saturday evening.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
15 Feb. 2026
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Autonomous aircraft can move smaller loads more discreetly.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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For larger loads, the company recommends using two tiles.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Feb. 2026
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Images of piles of body bags and videos of government agents in Iran firing indiscriminately on protesters opposed to the country’s repressive regime have left experts and world leaders alike struggling to investigate just how many people the ayatollah’s forces have killed in recent weeks.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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Every morning, animal care manager Kim Carr stops by to prepare breakfast, scattering treats across their enclosures that are filled with fake tree trunks, log piles and hanging branches — an organic jungle gym for creatures that are born to climb and play.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
20 Feb. 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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In truth, their nonstop flowers result in tons of seeds that go everywhere, or their toughness is actually thanks to rampant growth that threatens to smother every living thing in a 10-foot radius.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Feb. 2026
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There’s tons of sizes and lengths available, too.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
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The instrumental snippets are accessed — in old-fashioned CD-ROM hover-and-click style — by clicking on band posters or photographs pictured as being taped or otherwise affixed to a wall in a bedroom with a guitar, stacks of CDs and some dirty clothes.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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And it was provided only old paper maps and stacks of interment cards that listed names, dates and funeral homes.—
Robbyn Abbitt,
The Conversation,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Liberty Justice Center was preparing to challenge the unprecedented use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to unilaterally impose the tariffs — and after speaking with dozens of other small businesses, the group selected Schwartz as the lead plaintiff.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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The Second Chance Business Coalition now includes dozens of major employers nationwide, all dedicated to sharing best practices and expanding fair chance hiring.—
Curtis Reed,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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Other standouts include Badao Tang Hot Pot Villa in Nanshan’s hills overlooking the city skyline, and Dongting Hot Pot is sited within an air-raid shelter cave.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
15 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Mountains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mountains. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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