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 Denis, Billboard, 8 May 2025
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
Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
Even so, union leaders said, many officers are still reporting to work despite mounting financial strain.
—Kathryn Prociv, NBC news, 17 Mar. 2026
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Noun
From the Caribbean Music Awards to the mounting of several arena shows — April kicked off a season of head-turning announcements for the world of Caribbean music.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 8 May 2025
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
Verb
Fabian Bimmer | Reuters Private sector output in the euro zone sank to a 10-month low in March, amid mounting evidence of the impact the Iran conflict is having on the global economy.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 24 Mar. 2026
Even so, union leaders said, many officers are still reporting to work despite mounting financial strain.
—Kathryn Prociv, NBC news, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mounting
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But that may soon change as pressure mounts to reduce emissions that contribute to climate change, while meeting growing power needs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Mar. 2026
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As pressure mounts, three generations are drawn into a fight to protect their business and hold onto their place in the neighborhood.—
Emiliano de Pablos,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2026
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The rapid melting is also increasing avalanche activity in unusual places.—
Callie Zanandrie,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Yet an increasing number of endurance athletes are taking on these longer ultramarathons.—
Brad Stulberg,
Outside,
26 Mar. 2026
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That month, the brand also began offering free in-store denim repairs in its Brooklyn store in an effort to extend the lifecycle of its clothing and improve circularity.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Mar. 2026
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For another way to save, DirecTV’s MyEntertainment Genre Pack includes Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max and 60+ top entertainment channels and is currently offering a five-day free trial, meaning new subscribers can watch the special at no cost.—
Erin Lassner,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Mar. 2026
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After a hot start to the weekend, temperatures are expected to continue rising in North Texas, bringing a little bit of summer into spring.—
Suryatapa Chakraborty,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Mar. 2026
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The world’s happiest countries for 2026, what travelers can expect in terms of rising air fares, plus United Airlines cracks down on noisy passengers.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
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The resolution was led by Ghana and received 123 votes in support and 3 against.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Mar. 2026
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An Egyptian official involved in the mediation efforts said the proposal also includes restrictions on Iran's support for armed groups.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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For Fashion for Good, the accounting technique is key to accelerating the adoption of biosynthetic PET derived from renewable feedstocks such as plants, agricultural residues and organic waste.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Mar. 2026
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Such a tool could help experts grapple with the accelerating pace and volume of mathematical research.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
26 Mar. 2026
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In presenting the Best Actor winners, Adrien Brody perfectly, if perhaps unconsciously, echoed Johnson’s remarks from more than 50 years earlier.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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Taiwan’s Studio76 is presenting a multi-genre slate spanning youth fantasy, family drama, horror franchise development and international series co-production.—
Lin Ying-Hsuan,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2026
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Nighttime temperatures are forecast to bottom out near 67 degrees with wind gusts climbing as high as 20 mph.—
Suryatapa Chakraborty,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Mar. 2026
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This will set the stage for a pretty nice weekend with highs climbing into the 60s again on Saturday.—
Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Mounting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mounting. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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