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
Henri Robbins, Wired News, 3 Mar. 2026
It was excavated from the Lance Formation, shipped to Germany for restoration and mounting, then returned to the U.S. for the grand opening of the Wyoming Dinosaur Center in 1995.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 Mar. 2026
Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 15 June 2026
These tensions come as BYD increasingly looks overseas to offset mounting pressure at home.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 15 June 2026
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Noun
This keyboard has a traditional Alice-style ergonomic layout with gasket mounting, a great typing sound, and smooth switches from the factory.
—Henri Robbins, Wired News, 3 Mar. 2026
It was excavated from the Lance Formation, shipped to Germany for restoration and mounting, then returned to the U.S. for the grand opening of the Wyoming Dinosaur Center in 1995.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 Mar. 2026
Verb
The Treasury Department is mounting a defense of last year’s decision to exempt US companies from a global minimum tax ahead of this week’s G7 meeting.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 15 June 2026
These tensions come as BYD increasingly looks overseas to offset mounting pressure at home.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mounting
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Seatback entertainment can be hit or miss, which is why a compact phone mount earns a permanent spot in frequent flyers’ carry-ons.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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The gasket mount design of the K2 and K8 combines multi-layer sound-damping materials for a deeper and more solid typing experience.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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As an increasing number of American communities – more than 4,000 and counting – have fallen victim to mass shootings since 2016, survivors increasingly say their path to healing is one that may never be complete.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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Eight years later, Loomis voters approved Measure C with more than 71% support, extending the existing tax without increasing the rate.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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Security lines moved smoothly and fans would head toward the concession trucks, offering $11 slices and $7 water.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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Douglas Fir sleeps up to eight guests, offering two bathrooms and three bedrooms—two of which have queen beds, and one of which is a family suite on the ground floor with a queen bed and two twins.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Councilman Bobby Wilson calls that way too high, especially with utility bills rising and the Pittsburgh Public School board proposing a tax increase of its own.—
Andy Sheehan,
CBS News,
9 Dec. 2025
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During that time, Stricklin zeroed in on two potential Billy Napier replacements — one of which was a rising SEC star who was also linked to other top job openings including Auburn and Penn State.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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The case drew national attention and brought out dozens of people to the courthouse daily during the trial to protest in support of, and against, Karmelo Anthony.—
Shawna Mizelle,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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El Tri will have an edge competing at high altitude and with the support of home fans, but Mexico is winless in World Cup openers.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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This week, industry executives told me that generative AI adoption is accelerating as producers seek to meet rising content demand in the country’s $32 billion media and entertainment sector while navigating tighter budgets.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
11 June 2026
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These transactions have happened in the dark for years, with accelerating velocity through the AI boom.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
11 June 2026
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Her son was turned with his face presenting and wouldn't come down.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
11 Dec. 2025
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As the parties were presenting their cases, Robinson was seen looking down.—
Stepheny Price , Michael Ruiz , Adam Sabes , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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While the image of the girl-villain, Samara, feral and wet, climbing out of a television, is the lingering horrifying image in our cultural imagination, Lisowski adeptly points to the more violent horrors of the story.—
Diana Arterian,
Literary Hub,
11 Dec. 2025
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Leadership development is changing fast, and the expectations for leaders are climbing even faster.—
Lavinia Mehedintu,
Big Think,
11 Dec. 2025
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“Mounting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mounting. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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