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as in increased
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
medical expenses began to mount
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as in offered
to bring before the public in performance or exhibition
the huge amount of money needed to mount an opera
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as in climbed
to move or extend upward
the cable car continues to mount to ever higher terrain until the moment when the entire valley comes into view
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Recent Examples of mounted
Houston, which made only six baskets in the quarter, mounted a bit of a surge late in it, but Smart ended any momentum by drawing his third charge of the night.
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Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
With just months to go, the pressure mounted.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
Weighing between 24 pounds (11 kilograms) and 70 pounds (32 kilograms), the robot supports both external and vehicle-mounted power supplies, balancing endurance with deployment flexibility.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 1 May 2026
Speculation around Spirit’s future and the likelihood of a deal emerging has mounted with every day that passes without a resolution as the airline’s operating expenses and debts mount.
—Michelle L. Price, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Wall-mounted or fold-down tables open up floor space when not in use.
—Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
May 1, 2026, marks the 60th day of Operation Epic Fury in Iran – a symbolically significant date designating when a president who has mounted unilateral military operations must receive Congressional approval or wind it down.
—Jasmine Farrier, The Conversation, 1 May 2026
Alienating allies When troubles mounted earlier this year, Neugebauer began to misbehave in public.
—Chris Tomlinson, Houston Chronicle, 30 Apr. 2026
The pivot comes after Sanford mounted a bid to reclaim his former seat in South Carolina's 1st District.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
With just months to go, the pressure mounted.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
Weighing between 24 pounds (11 kilograms) and 70 pounds (32 kilograms), the robot supports both external and vehicle-mounted power supplies, balancing endurance with deployment flexibility.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 1 May 2026
Speculation around Spirit’s future and the likelihood of a deal emerging has mounted with every day that passes without a resolution as the airline’s operating expenses and debts mount.
—Michelle L. Price, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Wall-mounted or fold-down tables open up floor space when not in use.
—Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
May 1, 2026, marks the 60th day of Operation Epic Fury in Iran – a symbolically significant date designating when a president who has mounted unilateral military operations must receive Congressional approval or wind it down.
—Jasmine Farrier, The Conversation, 1 May 2026
Alienating allies When troubles mounted earlier this year, Neugebauer began to misbehave in public.
—Chris Tomlinson, Houston Chronicle, 30 Apr. 2026
The pivot comes after Sanford mounted a bid to reclaim his former seat in South Carolina's 1st District.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mounted
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Glas said many producers understandably believed that given the gap in IEEPA tariff rates between free-trade-agreement qualifying countries in the Western Hemisphere and those in Asia — which amounted by about 10 percentage points in most cases — sourcing from the Americas should have increased.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
4 May 2026
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European countries and Canada have increased defense spending and military recruitment efforts over the last year in response to Trump’s threats.—
Mark Carlson,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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The Robinson plaintiffs offered a few maps that guaranteed more Black voting strength, but the plan that was accepted in court was ultimately one drawn by the state’s Republicans, including Governor Jeff Landry, a MAGA stalwart.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2026
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The Pentagon offered few details about which troops or operations would be affected.—
Kirsten Grieshaber,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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Revenue to domestic government agencies climbed 84% in the first quarter to $687 million, accelerating from 66% growth in the fourth quarter.—
Jordan Novet,Lola Murti,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
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It’s named for the noble Sagredo family, which purchased it in the early 1700s and added the grand staircase with cherubs and frescoes by Pietro Longhi, which illustrious guests once climbed during elegant balls.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 May 2026
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And then Madison Square Garden rose to its feet.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
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Celebrate Mom with this bright bouquet filled with a mix of mini purple carnations, chamomile daisies, green button chrysanthemums, pink cushion chrysanthemums, and a yellow rose.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
4 May 2026
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The oversized gift was presented on April 28 in Washington, DC, during King Charles III and Queen Camilla's four‑day state visit to the United States.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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But when later presented an actual bowl of chocolates, the dieters consumed less of it than non-dieters.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Villanova, in year one under coach Kevin Willard, ascended back into the conversation and gave the conference three NCAA Tournament bids, but the Wildcats never threatened the top of the league and their postseason run was short-lived with a first-round loss to Utah State.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
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Lake Central looms Don’t look now, but Lake Central has ascended to the top spot in the Class 4A state coaches poll and has been simply rolling.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Now, more than 40 years — and a huge bull market — later, those accounts have swelled into significant dollars.—
Terry Savage,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Spring rains and winter snowmelt have swelled rivers and lakes, forcing torrents of water through Cheboygan County communities on its way to Lake Huron.—
Sarah Brumfield,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Another carried a sign supporting the addition of Trump to Mount Rushmore.—
Skyler Swisher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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Desmond wore a large knife on his belt and carried a black fanny pack filled with ammunition.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
1 May 2026
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“Mounted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mounted. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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