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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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
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.
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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
The new, fully customizable itinerary showcases equally powerful landscapes, ranging from the sweeping dunes of Sossusvlei to the vast deserts of Damaraland to the rugged mountains and sprawling plains of Kaokoland.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2025
This oak is typically found on dry, rocky ridges, including in the mountains.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
In the south and interior there are hills and low mountains.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Researchers regularly traveled to these remote mountains, carrying equipment and working alongside local scientists and inhabitants.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025
Many of the displaced settled in the mountains where the landslide occurred.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Under the cover of darkness, a 1-foot-long predator moved along a branch in the mountains of eastern China.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
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
The new, fully customizable itinerary showcases equally powerful landscapes, ranging from the sweeping dunes of Sossusvlei to the vast deserts of Damaraland to the rugged mountains and sprawling plains of Kaokoland.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2025
This oak is typically found on dry, rocky ridges, including in the mountains.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2025
In the south and interior there are hills and low mountains.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Researchers regularly traveled to these remote mountains, carrying equipment and working alongside local scientists and inhabitants.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2025
Many of the displaced settled in the mountains where the landslide occurred.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Under the cover of darkness, a 1-foot-long predator moved along a branch in the mountains of eastern China.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 2 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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Federal agents stopped three boats that were en route to South Florida from the Bahamas and were smuggling large loads of cocaine and dozens of Chinese migrants last week, according to court documents.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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On top of that, the humanoid handled different types of dishwasher loads, from dishes to glasses, adapting itself to execute the task with perfection.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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Greenwood State Beach unfolds below the bluff, a crescent of sand often empty but for driftwood piles and the occasional bonfire ring.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Many prefer soft beds or blankets, while others are drawn to unusual objects such as laundry piles, cardboard boxes, or even shoes.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Today, carbon capture is far from being deployed at scale, despite billions of dollars in investments around the world, and the amount of carbon currently captured is just a tiny fraction of the billions of tons of carbon dioxide emitted every year.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Currently, only 37% of the more than 5 million tons of trash generated in the county each year is recycled — and even that is hampered by a 40% contamination rate.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Store stacks of paper napkins, cups, and plates that have been opened in a pantry.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
3 Sep. 2025
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Cut tools, simplify stacks, and prioritize AI-native platforms that integrate and adapt.—
Cameron Partridge,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Pastors in the African Methodist Episcopal Church were giving up chunks of their salaries to colleagues who lost churches in the area.—
Angele Latham,
The Tennessean,
29 Aug. 2025
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Ship sports other battle scars as well; several chunks are missing near its base, which looks a bit like the ear of a dog that lost a fight.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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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
Noun
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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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Across the islands, fishermen still use palm leaves to make rafts for catching lampuka (also known as mahi mahi).—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Mountains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mountains. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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