as in mount
a structure that holds up or serves as a foundation for something else
built a new mounting for the engine
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as in increasing
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
medical expenses began to mount
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as in offering
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 rising
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 mounting
Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
For more: read Hilton Als’s review of a 2016 mounting, and the story of how the late actress Kim Stanley introduced him to Chekhov’s greatness.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2025
Amy Green, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Nineteen students and two teachers were killed, and investigations have faulted the police response and suggested that a 77-minute delay in police mounting a counterassault could have contributed to the carnage.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 9 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Inside of Semi-finished Products and Components, goldsmiths and manufacturers will be able to find everything from mountings to clasps.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
For more: read Hilton Als’s review of a 2016 mounting, and the story of how the late actress Kim Stanley introduced him to Chekhov’s greatness.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2025
Verb
Now the region faces another mounting threat.
—Amy Green, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Nineteen students and two teachers were killed, and investigations have faulted the police response and suggested that a 77-minute delay in police mounting a counterassault could have contributed to the carnage.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mounting
Noun
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Eric Hagerty said he's been waiting for over two years for his coyote mount.—
Erika Stanish,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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As exhaustion mounts, the boundary between waking life and possession collapses, forcing the women to confront both a supernatural threat and a system that thrives on sleeplessness.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 Jan. 2026
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Still, mainstream Democrats and the Democratic Party seemed inclined to hitch their fates to many of the issues which currently define a politics of domination, like threatening Venezuela or increasing ICE funding, even though for the first time, more voters want to abolish ICE than to keep it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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But the increasing state support comes amid a dramatic overall decline.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
15 Jan. 2026
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Its interior pocket has a 2-liter capacity, offering plenty of room for a phone, wallet, keychain, and other necessities.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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That’s where the Kate Spade Outlet comes in, offering polished, functional purses at steep discounts.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Jan. 2026
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Black will join rising redshirt senior Devin McDonough and rising sophomore Luke Brown on the roster.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
14 Jan. 2026
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In an increasingly hostile regulatory environment, with a cooling economy and rising costs across the board, Colorado’s small businesses need relief, not another squeeze.—
Ryan Gonzalez,
Denver Post,
13 Jan. 2026
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The gentle support helps keep legs from feeling heavy after hours of sitting, walking, and moving between destinations.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
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The organization was founded to break the stigma around mental health and create a space for support, conversation, and creative expression.—
Nicole Nielsen,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Despite re-accelerating growth while expanding its AI narrative, NET has failed to convert fundamentals into durable upside.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
14 Jan. 2026
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But for large industrial firms—for OEMs of turbines, compressors, chillers, heavy machinery—the real value is in accelerating engineering itself.—
Paul Eremenko,
Fortune,
14 Jan. 2026
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The actress and singer, who was presenting at the awards, completed her striking look with a diamond necklace that had a black crystal pendant and diamond stud earrings.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Getting a good deal is one thing, but continuously presenting a second-best offer diminishes credibility, not only with the target company but also with Wall Street.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
12 Jan. 2026
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The price tag for competing in the artificial intelligence race is rapidly climbing, fueling demand for advanced computing power and the high-end chips that are needed to support it.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Shares of Vistra and Oklo rocketed higher following the news, climbing 15% and 17%, respectively.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Mounting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mounting. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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