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
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 Mar. 2026
Diamonds and gemstones can fall out of the mountings, and metals can wear thin and break.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 13 Feb. 2026
Ahmad Mukhtar, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Set against the frenzy surrounding an impending papal visit, the story follows a suburban Dublin family navigating mounting financial pressures amid a bleak economic recession.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 12 May 2026
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Noun
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
Diamonds and gemstones can fall out of the mountings, and metals can wear thin and break.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
The drop — much steeper than official border crossing statistics suggest — is largely attributed to mounting political and trade tension between the two countries.
—Ahmad Mukhtar, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Set against the frenzy surrounding an impending papal visit, the story follows a suburban Dublin family navigating mounting financial pressures amid a bleak economic recession.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mounting
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Starbase sports two launch mounts, the second of which will see its first action as soon as next Tuesday (May 19), when Starship Flight 12 is scheduled to lift off.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
13 May 2026
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Pole mounts are a good option for anglers that may not have a trolling motor — like kayak anglers.—
Chad Morgenthaler,
Outdoor Life,
13 May 2026
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James Ward During the debate, Republican candidate Steve Hilton said that only a small percentage of California has been developed for housing, arguing that the state should focus on building homes on undeveloped land rather than increasing density in existing cities.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Doing so compresses the light reflected from the plasma, thereby increasing its intensity.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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China Grill is a stunner with its walls of glass offering up a 360-degree view and a triangular atrium ceiling.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Now, the popular seafood restaurant on the shoreline has closed its doors and will be reopening with a completely new menu, offering authentic Greek options.—
Sarah Kyrcz,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Sentiment was hurt by the rising price of gas caused by the war, according to survey director Joanne Hsu.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
10 May 2026
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Our teachers are making an impact every day while working with increasing local demands, rising expectations, and with less state funding.—
Clinton McCracken,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 May 2026
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When the Moon enters Taurus, support feels steady enough to believe.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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The endorsement comes on the heels of a poll by a super PAC formed in support of Goldman’s that found the congressmember is trailing Lander by 5% in the race.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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Anthropic also warned that highly capable AI models could dramatically improve offensive cyber operations by accelerating vulnerability discovery and attack planning.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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New research points to a mechanism within the Cascadia fault that could be accelerating a break.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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Knowing how much Truman enjoyed the botched headline, Tribune leadership had the page emblazoned on a bronze plaque during the newspaper’s 125th anniversary with the intent of presenting it to him.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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The 16-way adjustable sport seats are standard, while performance seats shelled in carbon fiber—presenting more aggressive thigh and shoulder bolsters—are optionally available.—
Bradley Iger,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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That frustration rings especially true in Colorado, where insurance premiums have been climbing thanks to escalating wildfire and weather risks, a concern the Hippo report identifies as a major pressure point across the Mountain region.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
9 May 2026
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Texas drivers are seeing another jump at the pump, with gas prices climbing above $4 a gallon statewide for the first time in nearly four years.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 May 2026
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“Mounting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mounting. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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