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
Noun
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
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With peaks up to 1,531 metres and cut through by deep gorges, these mountains are wild and spectacular, said Oliver Smith in the Financial Times.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
14 June 2026
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The initial system, named Eos, serves as a large-scale prototype designed to achieve steady-state fusion and test structural integrity under real operational loads.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
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Einride's proprietary optimization software, Saga AI, is also being used to manage EV execution of select Amazon loads, including charging planning.—
Eric Rosenbaum,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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Instead of dispersing evenly over the lawn after they are cut by the mower blades, wet clippings clump together and fall on the lawn in piles or clog your mower deck.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 June 2026
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Remove piles of leaves or excess mulch in your outdoor spaces.—
Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
12 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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The long-range bomber, which has flown regularly since 1955, is capable of carrying up to 35 tons of munitions and can fly more than 8,000 miles without aerial refueling.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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There's tons of things going on in this city up until July 4 to celebrate.—
Leigh Blickley,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 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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Just months before their shootings, prosecutors indicted dozens of young men, accusing them of felony gang participation in the NorthPak gang, which operates in the Wilmington area.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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Hull Street has bought and sold dozens of dams and power plants across the US since its formation in 2014.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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While major transportation corridors carved their way through California over the centuries, the green hills surrounding Ojai were left largely untouched—allowing the valley to become one of the most serene travel destinations in the Central Coast region.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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Speaking from experience, having a driver was invaluable—navigating the rolling Tuscan hills in a huge camper van was certainly not something anyone in my family had the confidence to attempt.—
Lauren Arzbaecher,
Architectural Digest,
12 June 2026
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“Mountains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mountains. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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