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
Abraham Nudelstejer, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
When mounting debts tied to an obsessive romantic relationship push her to the edge, Raquel desperately steals from her crime-lord boss.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 9 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
Monday’s first media tour of the IBC became something of a confessional, with FIFA executives addressing mounting concerns surrounding a tournament now just 94 days away.
—Abraham Nudelstejer, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
When mounting debts tied to an obsessive romantic relationship push her to the edge, Raquel desperately steals from her crime-lord boss.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mounting
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The glitzy trio is set in a platinum mount for an additional touch of elegance, per the Cartier website.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
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As the pressure mounts and their captor—someone with a chilling connection to their past—grows increasingly unstable, Connie and Larry cling to their faith, unsure if help will reach them in time.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2026
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The Sacramento Police Department also said officers were monitoring developments and increasing patrols around places of worship.—
Daniel Hunt
March 12,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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But airlines, which are footing much of the bill for the construction, pushed for Global Terminal construction to get moved up in line, hoping to ensure the centerpiece wouldn’t be threatened by increasing costs.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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The hotel is also collaborating with government technical schools to develop a training program, contributing to educational advancement and offering a career path to residents.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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Blume’s candid stories about puberty and adolescence continue to resonate with readers decades after publication, offering relatable insight into growing up.—
Whitney Friedlander,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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In many of the world’s most intriguing superconducting materials, superconductivity appears only within a curved region of a phase diagram, rising to a peak before fading again.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
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Over the past four years, the number of New Zealanders aged 30-50 emigrating has more than doubled – from 18,000 to 43,000 – fueled by rising living costs and a weakening job market, demographers told CNN.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Alcantara received plenty of support from his lineup in the form of four home runs and six strong innings from the bullpen tossed in a 7-5 win at Miami’s loanDepot park as the Dominican Republic went a perfect 4-0 in pool play.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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Ecuador set to attack crime groups QUITO, Ecuador -- Ecuador will launch a major offensive against criminal organizations in three western provinces this weekend with logistical support from the United States, the interior minister said Wednesday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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The platform’s modular architecture allows for rapid iteration and integration into broader counter-drone defense networks, potentially accelerating deployment compared with traditional defense development cycles.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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That steep pressure gradient works like the atmosphere stepping on the gas pedal, accelerating winds across the region.—
Vytas Reid,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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After the Independence City Council greenlit a massive artificial intelligence data center by approving significant tax breaks, residents are gathering momentum in the hopes of presenting a legal challenge to the plan.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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The White House did not directly address whether the criticism played a role in Noem’s reassignment, presenting the move instead as part of a broader regional security strategy ahead of the upcoming summit.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
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At first, authorities believed the teenager may have left her home voluntarily after climbing out of her bedroom window during the night.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
6 Mar. 2026
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Trails range from short 3-mile walks to 40-plus-mile backcountry treks, climbing from 5,000 to 13,000 feet of elevation, with forest paths, stone steps, and thach (alpine pasture) camps.—
Alexandra Gillespie,
Outside,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Mounting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mounting. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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