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, 9 Dec. 2025
With concerns around privacy, algorithmic bias, and appropriate AI deployment mounting, competency around data ethics is paramount.
—The Hill, 24 Oct. 2025
Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
The Freedom Camper 72 x 89 currently starts at a sale price of US$4,399, and buyers can get the truck or trailer mounting hardware as an add-on for under $100.
—New Atlas, 13 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Essentially, gasket mounting is when a keyboard’s plate is held into the case around its edges, using strips of foam on either side to isolate the plate from the main case.
—Henri Robbins, Wired News, 9 Dec. 2025
With concerns around privacy, algorithmic bias, and appropriate AI deployment mounting, competency around data ethics is paramount.
—The Hill, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
The public rift comes as Meloni has begun distancing herself from both Washington and Jerusalem amid mounting domestic and political pressure over the widening Middle East conflict.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
The Freedom Camper 72 x 89 currently starts at a sale price of US$4,399, and buyers can get the truck or trailer mounting hardware as an add-on for under $100.
—New Atlas, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mounting
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The mount, when finished, will stand 128 feet (39 meters) tall (coincidentally the size of the ELT's entire mirror) and weigh 2,600 tons.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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Investigators found structural cracks in the engine mount that likely led to failure.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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South Korea is increasing generation at its nuclear plants and speeding up maintenance at five offline reactors, with restarts planned in May.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Bolivia is low on cash after making more than $500 million in debt payments last month, increasing the urgency of reaching a deal with the International Monetary Fund.—
Sergio Mendoza,
Bloomberg,
16 Apr. 2026
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The family of missing Oakland resident Amy Hillyard is offering a $10,000 reward for information that leads to her safe return home.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Whereas insurance coverage on the average passenger car might be as low as fifteen thousand dollars per bodily injury, tractor-trailers often carry policies worth at least a million dollars, offering the prospect of a much bigger payout.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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But there are concerns about rising ticket prices and soaring production budgets, fueled by higher costs for labor, materials and energy.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The group announced the new mutual aid market on social media, citing community concerns over rising costs as the motivation behind the move.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The positions include 11 elementary school counselors, 17 exceptional service education counselors, 16 social workers, 21 clerical support assistants and 40 district management positions, according to a document provided by the school district.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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All of it goes to charities ranging from youth support services to cancer treatment.—
Brandon Truitt,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The accelerating adoption of AI is also leading to mishaps.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The practice has often come under fire for destabilizing markets and accelerating sharp sell-offs during bouts of extreme volatility and pushing vulnerable companies into distress.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2026
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Instead, focus on protecting finances and calmly presenting evidence.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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More than 10 finalist teams competed in the challenge, presenting projects focused on issues such as recycling, tree canopy, and rising temperatures.—
Jamal Goss,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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As optimism over an extended ceasefire grew, oil prices fell early Friday after climbing a day earlier.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Air New Zealand will soon offer a solution that involves climbing into a triple-tier bunk bed wearing special socks.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Mounting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mounting. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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