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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
The Mavericks mounted a 9-0 run to get within one on a 3-pointer by Thompson.
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Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 7 Jan. 2026
But Machado still has not appeared publicly, González remains in exile in Spain, and the opposition has not yet mounted any substantial public protest.
—Michael Albertus, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
Electromagnets along the track and mounted to each boat control the speed without having to rely on water flow.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 7 Jan. 2026
Bullet train services were temporarily disrupted, and cameras mounted on buildings showed visible shaking.
—Anthony Trotter, ABC News, 6 Jan. 2026
Inside, there’s a wood veneer portrait of Bailey mounted between the two back seats.
—Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
As construction delays mounted, so did costs.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Police used loudspeakers mounted on patrol cars to inform residents, and some schools delayed reopening after the Christmas and New Year's holiday break.
—Anna Noryskiewicz, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Harman/Kardon soundbar mounted in dash.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 7 Jan. 2026
But Machado still has not appeared publicly, González remains in exile in Spain, and the opposition has not yet mounted any substantial public protest.
—Michael Albertus, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
Electromagnets along the track and mounted to each boat control the speed without having to rely on water flow.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 7 Jan. 2026
Bullet train services were temporarily disrupted, and cameras mounted on buildings showed visible shaking.
—Anthony Trotter, ABC News, 6 Jan. 2026
Inside, there’s a wood veneer portrait of Bailey mounted between the two back seats.
—Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
As construction delays mounted, so did costs.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Police used loudspeakers mounted on patrol cars to inform residents, and some schools delayed reopening after the Christmas and New Year's holiday break.
—Anna Noryskiewicz, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Harman/Kardon soundbar mounted in dash.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mounted
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That figure is used to determine the league’s cut, which for all local TV deals has since increased from 34% to 48%.—
Maury Brown,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, the average new car payment has increased by $300, or more than 35%, since then to $769.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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For the Staals, the technology offered a clear sense of what was happening inside Ethan just early enough to help him through it.—
Mayo Clinic News Network,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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Versions offered by government officials and the family’s attorney and neighbors offer contradictory versions of whether the parents were given adequate opportunity to leave the child with someone else.—
Valerie Gonzalez,
Twin Cities,
25 Jan. 2026
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Point Loma Nazarene’s women’s basketball team improved to 14-4 and climbed back on top of the PacWest Conference standings with a 10-2 mark after beating Azusa Pacific (80-55) and contender Vanguard (59-57) last week.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Silver and platinum prices have also climbed alongside gold, reflecting broader investor interest in hard assets.—
Brady Halbleib,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Eagle numbers rose significantly first in the 1990s, then continued to increase.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Alcoholic Sparkling Wines For Valentine’s Day Do Epic Sh*t sparkling wine now comes in a 'pretty in pink' rose as well, available at the end of January 2026.—
Lanee Lee,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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These Milanese arrivals edged Hermès, where Véronique Nichanian presented her final collection after 37 years, down to 7th in the list.—
Luke Leitch,
Vogue,
28 Jan. 2026
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Financial reality is often presented as comfortable in an Instagram post, or a quick tweet where the reality of the artist is the commodity being sold.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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While later albums such as 1979’s The Long Run also ascended to the platinum sales plateau before the group’s temporary dissolution in 1980, the content of Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975) and Hotel California provides the foundation on which the Eagles’ long-term success has been built.—
Prof. Mike Alleyne Ph.D,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Ian Roberts, a native of Guyana in South America and a former Olympic runner, ascended as an exuberant and inspiring leader over a two-decade career in urban education.—
Hannah Fingerhut,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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Anger swelled again in August 2024 after the Detroit Free Press broke the story locally that the landfill was preparing to take 6,000 cubic yards of soil and concrete with elevated radioactivity from the Niagara Falls Storage Site in Lewiston, New York.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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But Peacock’s losses swelled to $552 million in the fourth quarter as the streaming service absorbed the expense of NBC’s NBA TV rights agreement and an exclusive NFL game.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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One fan entered Melbourne Park with a grounds pass, bought dozens of burgers and carried them out for his friends to eat.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Some are on the small side so they can be easily carried once filled.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Mounted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mounted. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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