1
as in to increase
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
medical expenses began to mount
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2
as in to offer
to bring before the public in performance or exhibition
the huge amount of money needed to mount an opera
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3
as in to climb
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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as in mounting
a structure that holds up or serves as a foundation for something else
hammered together a mount for the cameras
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Recent Examples of mount
Charles Jefferies, PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2025
Atletico have spent a lot again to try to mount a challenge, and Diego Simeone arguably now has the deepest squad of his 14 seasons in charge.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
Keith Cooper, Space.com, 16 July 2025
The grip is placed far enough away from the lens mount so as not to feel cramped and to allow room for a pair of configurable function buttons (Fn1, Fn2) nearby.
—PC Magazine, 25 July 2025
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Verb
Speakers, mounted beneath the chassis, produce loud but relatively flat audio, with some harshness creeping in at higher volumes.
—Charles Jefferies, PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2025
Atletico have spent a lot again to try to mount a challenge, and Diego Simeone arguably now has the deepest squad of his 14 seasons in charge.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
Noun
Eighty-eight particles >355 μm were selected and prepared into 7 Sn–Bi polished mounts following the protocol in ref.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 16 July 2025
The grip is placed far enough away from the lens mount so as not to feel cramped and to allow room for a pair of configurable function buttons (Fn1, Fn2) nearby.
—PC Magazine, 25 July 2025
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During the month of its release, the number of articles about KPop Demon Hunters increased nearly four-fold to 1,394.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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The program helped increase all patients’ access to care — not just kids’ — but the impact of its loss is greater for pediatricians because so many children in Idaho are on Medicaid.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
18 Aug. 2025
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Earlier this year, the organization made headlines when Roth offered regular fans a chance to invest.—
William Earl,
Variety,
16 Aug. 2025
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Parishioners have offered their support, even housing and feeding Jacobs, who a spokesperson said, has had his pension removed without promise of return.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
16 Aug. 2025
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Storm chances climb to 40 and as high as 70% across the region, with the highest risk in the afternoon on Aug. 25.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, electricity costs have climbed 5.5% in the past 12 months, while natural gas prices have jumped nearly 14%.—
Frank Holmes,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Microsoft has also invested heavily in renewable energy procurement to offset rising consumption.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Humidity was rising and winds were decreasing, but those winds may pick up Aug. 27, Cal Fire warned in the update.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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Chapman is presenting this Saturday’s show, with Logan fronting Sunday evening’s Match of the Day, which will have highlights of the three Premier League matches played that day.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
16 Aug. 2025
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The results are presented on Aug. 17 at 7 p.m. $10, $20 with a post-show meet-and-greet, $30 with pre- and post-show meets-and-greets.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
16 Aug. 2025
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Murphy-Stephans later ascended to sports broadcasting leadership roles, including president of the Pac-12 Networks, executive vice president of MSG Networks and vice president for ABC Sports.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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This frame, the single ascends to No. 1 on not only the Rap Airplay chart, but also the Rhythmic Airplay list, where Cardi scores a ninth champion.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Driving impressions The Sportage hybrid accelerates well from a standstill.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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From Crisis to Control: The Three Phases of Crypto Tax Strategy By 2017, crypto still wasn’t mainstream, but adoption was accelerating.—
Patrick Camuso,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Skeptics warn that Putin is playing for time, for the opportunity to keep hammering Ukraine on the battlefield while giving lip service to seeking peace.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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The Heat, at the time, wanted to dump Lowry — who was unhappy about his diminished role — and believed Rozier would give Miami an offensive infusion.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Mount.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mount. Accessed 30 Aug. 2025.
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