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
Offering stunning views of snowcapped mountains in the distance, this is a relatively flat, flowing course with plenty of birdie opportunities.
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Scott Kramer,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Southeast of the Snyder fire, the Gold Mountain fire burning north of Ouray in Colorado’s mountains also surged in size on Sunday, jumping from roughly 572 acres to 7,103 acres with no containment, according to state officials.
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Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
30 June 2026
The complaint claims prior to departure, forecasts from the National Weather Service (NWS) indicated turbulence would be present above the mountains east of Salt Lake City.
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Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
The parcels, some as large as 12 acres, sit among the rolling hills of Carmel Valley and look out over the mountains and, in some cases, all the way to the Pacific.
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Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
30 June 2026
Instead of forcing business owners to constantly upload mountains of paper invoices or rigid bank statements, Magellan monitors the real-time transactions flowing directly through its platform.
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
Starting in Skagway, a historic Gold Rush port town, the train travels into the mountains along a narrow-gauge track built in 1898.
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Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2026
Arriving in Annecy, as France experienced one of the hottest weeks in recorded history, Knight praised the fairytale look of its old town; the stunning lake, majestic mountains backdrop and pure air but said he was not made for the heat.
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Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
29 June 2026
Abandoned coal mines and slag piles – mountains of waste left over from steel, mining and coal operations – continue to contribute dissolved materials to southwestern Pennsylvania waters.
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Daniel Bain,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
Scott Kramer,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Southeast of the Snyder fire, the Gold Mountain fire burning north of Ouray in Colorado’s mountains also surged in size on Sunday, jumping from roughly 572 acres to 7,103 acres with no containment, according to state officials.
—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
30 June 2026
The complaint claims prior to departure, forecasts from the National Weather Service (NWS) indicated turbulence would be present above the mountains east of Salt Lake City.
—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
The parcels, some as large as 12 acres, sit among the rolling hills of Carmel Valley and look out over the mountains and, in some cases, all the way to the Pacific.
—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
30 June 2026
Instead of forcing business owners to constantly upload mountains of paper invoices or rigid bank statements, Magellan monitors the real-time transactions flowing directly through its platform.
—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
30 June 2026
Starting in Skagway, a historic Gold Rush port town, the train travels into the mountains along a narrow-gauge track built in 1898.
—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2026
Arriving in Annecy, as France experienced one of the hottest weeks in recorded history, Knight praised the fairytale look of its old town; the stunning lake, majestic mountains backdrop and pure air but said he was not made for the heat.
—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
29 June 2026
Abandoned coal mines and slag piles – mountains of waste left over from steel, mining and coal operations – continue to contribute dissolved materials to southwestern Pennsylvania waters.
—
Daniel Bain,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mountains
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The campground offers hiking, backpacking, wildlife viewing and fishing amid towering mountain peaks, alpine lakes and dense forest.
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Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.
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Lithium batteries often maintain more consistent performance throughout their charge cycle, a trait that may be noticeable when tackling hills or carrying heavier loads.
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This leads to higher fungal loads.
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This could include sniffing around more than usual or barking and growling at odd places like piles of leaves.
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The alternating placements of the piles/objects are very precise, which creates a series of chicanes, indicating they are not intended as obstructions but rather to prevent rapid ingress and egress by any vehicle toward the tunnels.
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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.
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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.
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Having a few good friends can be more meaningful than having tons.
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There are tons of other great Spanx deals to shop over the Fourth of July weekend.
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Photos apparently taken by the men themselves show wads of cash on the seat of a car, in a plastic bag and in stacks on the floor of a location in New York.
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Long-life system design Next Hydrogen expects the electrolyzer stacks to operate for approximately 80,000 hours.
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The 2026 tournament has the highest rate of goals per match in decades and is the first in World Cup history to have scored more than 200 goals (with two dozen matches still left to play).
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Krispy Kreme’s Fourth of July Collection will be available in-shop and for pickup or delivery via the Krispy Kreme app and website, individually and by the dozen.
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The coast is dotted with colorful fishing villages, while the region’s interior is made up of rolling green hills and gently sloped vineyards.
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As Genesis 19 continues, Lot and his two daughters take shelter in a cave in the nearby hills.
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“Mountains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mountains. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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