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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
There are unexpected combinations, such as an 18th-century bust of a young girl mounted on a black marble column custom-made in a Parisian workshop; both are placed in front of a magnificent sketch.
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Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 8 Mar. 2026
Iowa missed nine consecutive shots and committed four turnovers in a five-minute stretch during which UCLA mounted an 11-0 run.
—Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
In its earlier concept form, Chery showed the battery pack mounted toward the rear of the frame alongside a conventional 4WD system.
—New Atlas, 7 Mar. 2026
That storm, among the first outbreaks of severe weather on the verge of the spring storm season, was filmed by a camera mounted on the deputy’s car.
—Isabel Yip, NBC news, 7 Mar. 2026
In the sitting category, athletes use a specialized monoski, a seat mounted on a single ski with a shock absorber that helps with riding on uneven terrain and making turns.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
The company did make some solar generators, which were supposed to be mounted on trailers for use in a variety of locations.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Hanging directly on the wall, Particoloured Heideggerianism, 2022, for example, appears notably painting-like as its almost rectilinear outer frame of rectangular tubing wraps around a central high-gloss chartreuse cylinder mounted on a horizonal bar in the same color but in a matte finish.
—Gordon Hughes, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
That’s after the global benchmark had been surging in the days leading up to the first airstrikes early Saturday as tensions mounted, closing at a seven-month high of $73 a barrel on Friday.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2026
Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 8 Mar. 2026
Iowa missed nine consecutive shots and committed four turnovers in a five-minute stretch during which UCLA mounted an 11-0 run.
—Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
In its earlier concept form, Chery showed the battery pack mounted toward the rear of the frame alongside a conventional 4WD system.
—New Atlas, 7 Mar. 2026
That storm, among the first outbreaks of severe weather on the verge of the spring storm season, was filmed by a camera mounted on the deputy’s car.
—Isabel Yip, NBC news, 7 Mar. 2026
In the sitting category, athletes use a specialized monoski, a seat mounted on a single ski with a shock absorber that helps with riding on uneven terrain and making turns.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
The company did make some solar generators, which were supposed to be mounted on trailers for use in a variety of locations.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Hanging directly on the wall, Particoloured Heideggerianism, 2022, for example, appears notably painting-like as its almost rectilinear outer frame of rectangular tubing wraps around a central high-gloss chartreuse cylinder mounted on a horizonal bar in the same color but in a matte finish.
—Gordon Hughes, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
That’s after the global benchmark had been surging in the days leading up to the first airstrikes early Saturday as tensions mounted, closing at a seven-month high of $73 a barrel on Friday.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mounted
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The Career Connections program allowing students to learn career skills and earn credentials, Skipper highlighted, started off with around 1,000 students four years ago and has now increased to over 4,000 students.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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Before that, the rate had increased 56% over two years.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Township officials also offered assistance during a public meeting to help address those concerns, but the university declined the help, the lawsuit alleges.—
Frederick Sutton Sinclair,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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An immigration official offered him ibuprofen and urged him to consider leaving for another country.—
Morgan Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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The price of Brent Crude, the world’s benchmark for crude oil, reportedly climbed to $120 a barrel for a period on Monday before later dropping to around $110.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Mar. 2026
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Futures on China’s 30-year and 10-year bonds dropped the most since late December on Monday, while corresponding cash yields climbed.—
Bloomberg News,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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The market share of zero-emission vehicles among all light-duty vehicles sold rose from 12% in 2021 to 19% in 2022.—
Blanca Begert,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Saudi Aramco’s shares rose the most in more than two years as investors bet that the rise in oil prices could offset declines in exports, Bloomberg reported.—
Amena Bakr,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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While both candidates occupied the party’s progressive flank, Talarico presented himself as a Democrat who could speak the language of faith and values to voters who have drifted rightward in recent years.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
4 Mar. 2026
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If the staff determines that a building is eligible, the staff’s recommendation must be presented before the Historic Preservation Commission for a public hearing within 45 days of receipt of the demolition application.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
3 Mar. 2026
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The sun ascended above BayCare Ballpark during batting practice, glaring straight into the outfield.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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But Lutheran has ascended this season, with a 22-3 record and a Pikes Peak League championship.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
5 Mar. 2026
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But during pregnancy, her body had swelled as a result of fluid retention, putting major pressure on the nerves in her hands and wrists.—
Erin MeanLey,
Parents,
5 Mar. 2026
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Then two years ago, Demings and other county leaders opted against a reboot of the campaign, though transit problems have worsened in Central Florida as its population swelled.—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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Some of the more seasoned staff, including and especially the indefatigable charge nurse Dana Evans (Katherine LaNasa), remember the days before everyone carried an iPad well enough to keep things moving.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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As the driver took off, the frantic mother carried her son back inside the hospital, where teams of doctors performed chest compressions and other rescue efforts, but failed to save him.—
Dave Carlin,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Mounted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mounted. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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