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
Having breathed in the fresh air of the mountains, affirmed his love for his girlfriend, and taken in the beautiful view, Daniel all but forgets about his fight with his mother.
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Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
Here at Lake Garda, guests of Grand Hotel Fasano can indulge in water skiing, windsurfing or paddleboarding on calm waters, while also hiking or biking through the mountains that surround the lake.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Set in the green mountains of Greece, in a rural town attached to tradition, two longtime girlfriends are confronted with a bond that is suddenly shifting into a deeper attraction.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
The southern mountains should see their peak early in October.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
The mountains are home to the Kyrgyz Nomad Trail, a more than 1,200-mile-long route that expanded this year.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2025
And the set, a collaboration between interior designer Madelynn Hudson and florist Rana Kim, will transport guests from TriBeCa to the verdant Highlands mountains.
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
In July 2024, Kinley Ragan braved summer temperatures as she and a volunteer hiked through mountains in southern Arizona, checking on field cameras installed earlier in the year.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Idaho is known for its mountains, rivers and outdoor adventures, but reliable and affordable internet is also widely available across the state.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
Here at Lake Garda, guests of Grand Hotel Fasano can indulge in water skiing, windsurfing or paddleboarding on calm waters, while also hiking or biking through the mountains that surround the lake.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Set in the green mountains of Greece, in a rural town attached to tradition, two longtime girlfriends are confronted with a bond that is suddenly shifting into a deeper attraction.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025
The southern mountains should see their peak early in October.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
The mountains are home to the Kyrgyz Nomad Trail, a more than 1,200-mile-long route that expanded this year.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2025
And the set, a collaboration between interior designer Madelynn Hudson and florist Rana Kim, will transport guests from TriBeCa to the verdant Highlands mountains.
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
In July 2024, Kinley Ragan braved summer temperatures as she and a volunteer hiked through mountains in southern Arizona, checking on field cameras installed earlier in the year.
—John Leos, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Idaho is known for its mountains, rivers and outdoor adventures, but reliable and affordable internet is also widely available across the state.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mountains
Noun
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In a small region of the mountainous forests in Brazil, the peaks meet the clouds and humidity fills the air.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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As of publication time, Simpson has reached 11 mountain peaks.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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It’s finished in a beautiful coat of light green and has loads of chrome trim and a black roof.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
12 Sep. 2025
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There’s a lot of tradesmen, but songwriters… There’s not loads of them.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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No nests, clear piles of branches or wood and no trash.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Sep. 2025
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The ancient trash piles are estimated to be 2,500–2,900 years old, according to the study.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
11 Sep. 2025
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The team recently achieved the production of up to 10 tons of liquid air per day, representing a significant milestone in advancing the technology toward large-scale commercial viability.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
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While that marked the lowest annual increase in 10 years, more than 170 million tons of new LNG supply are set to be available by 2030 in service of burgeoning global power demand, the energy major noted in its latest market assessment.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Cadence has tools for data center design as well as its traditional semiconductor design and in semiconductors their tools can also work with 3D stacks of die and include Multiphysics digital twin simulation.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Tyla had aptly worn stacks of the jewelry on the VMAs carpet the night before, along with a Chanel minidress.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Filled with warm spices, tender chunks of fruit, and pecans, and topped with a caramel glaze, Apple Dapple Cake will put you in a fall state of mind—even if the weather isn’t quite there yet.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
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To be sure, the last few years have been more challenging, with Gucci rapidly losing momentum — and Kering’s debt load swelling after an acquisition spree that included Creed, Maui Jim, a 30 percent stake in Valentino, and large chunks of prime real estate.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Departing from its 1905 depot like a moving postcard, the train follows the Toccoa River, passing sycamores and sourwoods, rolling hills, and farms along the way.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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It is written and directed by Evans, also deaf, and features an all-deaf cast, set atop the rolling hills of the English countryside in a quaint stately home.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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The local media loved this and similar stunts the group pulled, such as attaching wings to bicycles, attempting to fly over the river, and towing bicycles on rafts behind canoes.—
Carlton Reid,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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During the float season, rafts and tubes are available for rent and shuttles are available at Ann Morrison Park at the end of the float for transfer back to Barber Park.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Mountains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mountains. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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