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as in increases
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
medical expenses began to mount
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2
as in offers
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 rises
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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as in mountains
an elevation of land higher than a hill
Mount Everest
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as in supports
a structure that holds up or serves as a foundation for something else
hammered together a mount for the cameras
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Recent Examples of mounts
Rachel Swan, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2026
Along with several other teachers, Aziz is put on administrative leave and forced to eventually defend himself in a kangaroo court, where a state attorney mounts evidence of Aziz’s supposedly seditious behavior.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
Waymo mounts its sensors on Jaguar SUVs.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 3 Feb. 2026
With the precision of a great documentarian and the pace of an expert thriller director, Howard mounts an enviably well-rounded procedural dramatization of a story that captivated headlines in 2018.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Jan. 2026
The performance and reliability issues in Windows 11 have been apparent over the past year, as the pressure of supporting thousands of different PC configurations mounts up.
—Tom Warren, The Verge, 29 Jan. 2026
Fiddle-Henge A towering robotic sculpture that mounts four green violins around a bass drum.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 21 Jan. 2026
The designer and illustrator, who mounts exhibits at the Denver Art Museum, was tapped to do an image-transfer, or large graphic application, to a 26-by-20-foot wall in the lobby, just across from a shiny new bar.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 20 Jan. 2026
Time and time again, evidence mounts that those entrusted with executive management responsibilities struggle to keep up.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2026
Jordan Novet, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
Cellphone mounts or cradles allow people to access their mobile devices at all times.
—Rachel Swan, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2026
War’s toll mounts across the region Iranian strikes have killed at least a dozen civilians in Gulf countries, most of them migrant workers.
—Dallas Morning News, 15 Mar. 2026
War’s toll mounts across the region Iranian strikes have killed at least a dozen civilians in gulf countries, most of them migrant workers.
—Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
Article continues below Many modern-day amateur telescopes come equipped with GoTo mounts, which automatically aim the optics at thousands of observable targets that are easily selected from pre-programmed astronomy catalogues.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 14 Mar. 2026
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
Lifelike mounts will always be more popular for preserving special experiences afield, because an animal’s visible beauty and character are showcased by skin, not skeleton.
—Jeff Wilson, Outdoor Life, 11 Mar. 2026
As their bold production takes shape, a rival white theatre mounts its own Richard III just blocks away, threatening to undermine, overshadow, and outmaneuver them.
—Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
Above the screen was a holder with two sturdy brackets, where Lama mounts his cellphone.
—Rachel Swan, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2026
Along with several other teachers, Aziz is put on administrative leave and forced to eventually defend himself in a kangaroo court, where a state attorney mounts evidence of Aziz’s supposedly seditious behavior.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
Waymo mounts its sensors on Jaguar SUVs.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 3 Feb. 2026
With the precision of a great documentarian and the pace of an expert thriller director, Howard mounts an enviably well-rounded procedural dramatization of a story that captivated headlines in 2018.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Jan. 2026
The performance and reliability issues in Windows 11 have been apparent over the past year, as the pressure of supporting thousands of different PC configurations mounts up.
—Tom Warren, The Verge, 29 Jan. 2026
Fiddle-Henge A towering robotic sculpture that mounts four green violins around a bass drum.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 21 Jan. 2026
The designer and illustrator, who mounts exhibits at the Denver Art Museum, was tapped to do an image-transfer, or large graphic application, to a 26-by-20-foot wall in the lobby, just across from a shiny new bar.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 20 Jan. 2026
Time and time again, evidence mounts that those entrusted with executive management responsibilities struggle to keep up.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2026
Noun
The shake-up comes as pressure mounts on software companies to show a return on AI investments, as investors worry that the models could disrupt software incumbents.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
Cellphone mounts or cradles allow people to access their mobile devices at all times.
—Rachel Swan, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2026
War’s toll mounts across the region Iranian strikes have killed at least a dozen civilians in Gulf countries, most of them migrant workers.
—Dallas Morning News, 15 Mar. 2026
War’s toll mounts across the region Iranian strikes have killed at least a dozen civilians in gulf countries, most of them migrant workers.
—Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
Article continues below Many modern-day amateur telescopes come equipped with GoTo mounts, which automatically aim the optics at thousands of observable targets that are easily selected from pre-programmed astronomy catalogues.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 14 Mar. 2026
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
Lifelike mounts will always be more popular for preserving special experiences afield, because an animal’s visible beauty and character are showcased by skin, not skeleton.
—Jeff Wilson, Outdoor Life, 11 Mar. 2026
As their bold production takes shape, a rival white theatre mounts its own Richard III just blocks away, threatening to undermine, overshadow, and outmaneuver them.
—Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mounts
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Removing financial barriers to entering the profession broadens access and increases teacher diversity.—
Valentyna Banner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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The other important factor here is that autonomy increases the possible volume of military strikes.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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Looking back at the Chelsea win offers multiple reminders of how well the strikers collaborated with the rest of the team that night.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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The hotel also offers complimentary access to an Audi Electric Vehicle Experience—a fully electric Audi Q6 e-tron—to explore the city.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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Creative fire rises as the nurturing Moon enters Aries and gleams within your 5th House of Creativity, encouraging bold self-expression in whichever way most pleases your heart.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2026
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If tension rises, be willing to take breaks for water or snacks.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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The noise of your life recedes and a surge of connectedness and gratitude swells inside of you.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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Irene makes an evil smile and heads out as the music swells.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Mar. 2026
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Ouroboros-like, Erdrich is in continual, self-devouring motion and thus presents a kind of constancy of transmutation — identity itself becomes a variable in the endless calculation of renewal.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Mar. 2026
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The Guy Opportunity presents itself in different ways to different people.—
Alex Morris,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2026
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Death toll climbs More than 1,300 people in Iran have been killed during the war.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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That climbs to 80 percent of the salary cap in the franchise’s second year, and 90 percent of that as the floor.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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Willis said the city should examine several scenarios, including the cost of repairing City Hall, the land’s value as redevelopment accelerates around the convention center and the broader trajectory of downtown.—
Devyani Chhetri,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
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This is especially important after age 65, which is when muscle loss accelerates, Zinn says.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
15 Mar. 2026
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The expansion gives the brand a chance to build on an existing consumer base that is already familiar with and receptive to it.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Mar. 2026
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Five minutes of straight planking probably sounds intense, but this routine incorporates a different variation every 30 seconds, which lessens the intimidation factor and also gives certain muscles a breather while others take on more work.—
Jenny McCoy,
Outside,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Mounts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mounts. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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