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
And the compressed timeframe of the story ticks down to a hugely satisfying climactic encounter in the mountains.
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Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
Minimalist 11-foot-tall Styline windows frame picturesque views sweeping from the valley to the Vegas skyline and mountains beyond.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2025
Each bungalow comes with a fireplace and a balcony to take in views of the forest or surrounding mountains.
—William O'Connor, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Its overall form takes inspiration from Shenzhen's surrounding mountains and canyons, which have served as natural pathways for centuries.
—New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2025
Fresh powder would be a welcome sight at ski mountains in the region.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
The hurricane entered western Cuba as a Category 3, but the island’s mountains ripped up the eye, weakening but also broadening the storm.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
The film is set in the mountains as fall comes to an end and a family prepares for the long winter ahead.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
The film is set high in the mountains as fall comes to an end and a family prepares for the long winter ahead.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
Minimalist 11-foot-tall Styline windows frame picturesque views sweeping from the valley to the Vegas skyline and mountains beyond.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2025
Each bungalow comes with a fireplace and a balcony to take in views of the forest or surrounding mountains.
—William O'Connor, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025
Its overall form takes inspiration from Shenzhen's surrounding mountains and canyons, which have served as natural pathways for centuries.
—New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2025
Fresh powder would be a welcome sight at ski mountains in the region.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
The hurricane entered western Cuba as a Category 3, but the island’s mountains ripped up the eye, weakening but also broadening the storm.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
The film is set in the mountains as fall comes to an end and a family prepares for the long winter ahead.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
The film is set high in the mountains as fall comes to an end and a family prepares for the long winter ahead.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mountains
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The summit offers views into Glacier National Park, the Great Bear Wilderness, and hundreds of peaks across northwest Montana.—
Outside,
Outside,
4 Nov. 2025
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Wind gusts may exceed 60 mph in the regions higher peaks.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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All loads easier than wrangling an ungainly bird half the table doesn’t really much care for anyway (what?—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
31 Oct. 2025
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The value of walnuts spiked last year after cratering in the years prior, but relatively small loads of walnuts still sell for modest prices.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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Due to a nationwide internet shutdown it's been difficult to get information from the ground, but videos circulated by rights groups show piles of corpses and young protesters with bullet wounds.—
Kate Bartlett,
NPR,
3 Nov. 2025
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On the other, the ability for bad actors to exploit those ballooning piles of data has grown in tandem.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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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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For the various builds for the Shakespeare family house, the attic and the Globes, Crombie had 20 tons of oak wood beams shipped in from France.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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Reports have revealed that the same class of vessels have displacement of around 5,000-6,000 tons.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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During 15 years working across various tech stacks and companies, this has been the most straightforward, underrated, and powerful way to regain my excitement at work.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
6 Nov. 2025
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Wiedenfels assured the Street that the CNN app draws on the company’s existing technology stacks with limited incremental operating costs.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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Jones, who was a regular on the NBC sketch series from 2014 to 2019, was one of the dozens of former cast members who descended on Studio 8H for the epic evening.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Nov. 2025
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The brand offers dozens of high-quality sheets in cozy, breathable fabrics at wallet-friendly prices.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Oct. 2025
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The estate offers year-round recreation, from sledding down the hills in winter to swimming, fishing, and golfing in the summer.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
3 Nov. 2025
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The winery’s rolling hills grow various varietals, including Sauvignon Blanc, Petit Manseng, Merlot and Cabernet Franc.—
Crystal Tate,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Mountains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mountains. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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