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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1
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
John Burek, PCMAG, 14 Jan. 2025
That could mean months, perhaps even a year, between top-ups, together with cable-free mounting.
—New Atlas, 8 Jan. 2025
Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2025
Behind the scenes, however, tensions are reportedly mounting.
—Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The $129 price includes a high-quality GPU riser cable that enables the vertical mounting of the graphics card.
—John Burek, PCMAG, 14 Jan. 2025
That could mean months, perhaps even a year, between top-ups, together with cable-free mounting.
—New Atlas, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
Divisions have grown as the war progresses, but most criticism has focused on the mounting number of soldiers killed and the failure to bring home hostages.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2025
Behind the scenes, however, tensions are reportedly mounting.
—Daniel R. Depetris, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mounting
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As pressure mounts, those numbers are only expected to grow.—
Troy Batterberry,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Death toll mounts in Israel Earlier Sunday in Israel, at least six people, including a 10-year-old and a 9-year-old, were killed when a missile hit an apartment building in Bat Yam, near Tel Aviv.—
Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2025
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Crosby’s work rate is increasing in recent games, his puck battle win ratio even better than usual.—
Josh Yohe,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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The team, however, is not increasing season-ticket prices in the upper level, per the spokesperson.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2025
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With prices still rising after the Covid-19 pandemic caused inflation to spike, shoppers at high and low income level are flocking to stores providing the best prices on commodities.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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The Consumer Pulse report showed that 51 percent of shoppers are anxious about the rising cost of living driven by higher energy and housing costs in the winter months.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
WWD,
27 Dec. 2024
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Twenty Twenty Six is being made for BBC One and iPlayer with additional support from OKRE regarding climate and health expertise.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
19 June 2025
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In 1879, politician Robert Evans introduced a bill to celebrate Black emancipation, but the bill did not garner enough support during the Jim Crow era, Collins said.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
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With re-accelerating inflation on the horizon, another 5%+ inflation over the next four years could easily see gold at $5,000 an ounce.—
Clem Chambers,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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These changes disrupt the body's delicate anabolic-catabolic balance, with testosterone promoting tissue growth and libido and cortisol accelerating breakdown and stress responses.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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The next two years will be test runs for that new approach to presenting the race.—
Childs Walker,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Mar. 2025
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In addition to presenting their bill, students also observed legislative sessions and were introduced on the Assembly and Senate floors by Assemblymember Boerner and Senator Blakespear.—
Encinitas Advocate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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Bitcoin has rebounded to over $100,000 after a lull during the holiday period, climbing along with stock markets.—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Every child should know the awe of watching the sun rise over a pristine lake, the challenge of climbing a rugged trail, and the quiet of a night sky untouched by city lights.—
Alex Stout,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Jan. 2025
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In Denver, Burden could immediately start on the outside opposite Courtland Sutton, giving the team a dynamic receiver duo.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
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Listen to this article National City leaders came under fire two years ago for giving themselves $100,000 each to spend annually in their districts.—
Tammy Murga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Mounting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mounting. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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