1
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
Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
Hernández has performed with the Public’s Mobile Unit initiative, which mounts free productions across the city’s five boroughs, at parks, community centers, and correctional facilities, and Aikens has participated in a similar program.
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Juan A. Ramírez,
Vogue,
20 May 2026
The Iran war will pose a challenge for Vance, Rubio, or any other administration official who mounts a run.
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David A. Graham,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2026
In England chaos reaches its zenith when a Kentishman named Jack Cade, encouraged by York (who has been sent to put down a revolt in Ireland), mounts an insurrection that plays havoc in the streets of London.
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Gitanjali Roy,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Apr. 2026
In their efforts to win the race, the Soviets push their reactors too hard, prompting a meltdown — the NASA crew mounts a bold rescue mission, taking their Soviet counterparts on board.
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Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
17 Apr. 2026
Peter sits with Karton on his mattress, talking and laughing, before Peter mounts him.
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Andrew Durbin,
Vulture,
13 Apr. 2026
When the nefarious Red Ribbon Army mounts a comeback, Piccolo and Gohan are the only fighters standing in its way.
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K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
10 Apr. 2026
Beneath its genre surface, the film mounts a pointed examination of xenophobia and social exclusion, refracted through the lens of Korea’s breakneck modernization and its attendant ecological and geopolitical anxieties.
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
30 Mar. 2026
ABC News,
1 July 2026
Tension mounts during rescue efforts Acting President Delcy Rodríguez said on state television that more than 14,000 members of the military and police are patrolling the area, where access is now blocked and special permits are required to enter.
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Regina Cano Garcia,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
Tension mounts during rescue efforts Acting President Delcy Rodríguez said on state television that more than 14,000 members of the military and police are patrolling the area, where access is blocked and special permits are required to enter.
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Regina Garcia Cano,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
Now the question gaining traction is less about one night and more about assignments, specifically whether commissions should keep handing Dean the biggest co-mains and main events while the scrutiny mounts.
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Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
The touch screen mounts to the lower front corner, and the purge chute goes on the rear of the machine.
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Michael Lydick,
PC Magazine,
27 June 2026
Cerebras is, however, facing pressure to open more data centers, as are cloud infrastructure providers, while public opposition mounts and permitting processes can drag on.
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Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
With each encounter, the mystery of Molineux’s whereabouts mounts, though the sense of foreboding is cut by the comedy of our hero’s haplessness.
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John Swansburg,
The Atlantic,
15 June 2026
Also carried forward unchanged is the chassis, with a steel-tube diamond frame with vibration-absorbing rubber on the front engine mounts.
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Utkarsh Sood
june 13,
New Atlas,
13 June 2026
Verb
Matthew Levine runs in Missouri’s 6th District As Levine mounts his campaign, The Star reviewed 358 pages of court records and attempted to contact numerous individuals connected to the case.
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Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
Hernández has performed with the Public’s Mobile Unit initiative, which mounts free productions across the city’s five boroughs, at parks, community centers, and correctional facilities, and Aikens has participated in a similar program.
—
Juan A. Ramírez,
Vogue,
20 May 2026
The Iran war will pose a challenge for Vance, Rubio, or any other administration official who mounts a run.
—
David A. Graham,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2026
In England chaos reaches its zenith when a Kentishman named Jack Cade, encouraged by York (who has been sent to put down a revolt in Ireland), mounts an insurrection that plays havoc in the streets of London.
—
Gitanjali Roy,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Apr. 2026
In their efforts to win the race, the Soviets push their reactors too hard, prompting a meltdown — the NASA crew mounts a bold rescue mission, taking their Soviet counterparts on board.
—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
17 Apr. 2026
Peter sits with Karton on his mattress, talking and laughing, before Peter mounts him.
—
Andrew Durbin,
Vulture,
13 Apr. 2026
When the nefarious Red Ribbon Army mounts a comeback, Piccolo and Gohan are the only fighters standing in its way.
—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
10 Apr. 2026
Beneath its genre surface, the film mounts a pointed examination of xenophobia and social exclusion, refracted through the lens of Korea’s breakneck modernization and its attendant ecological and geopolitical anxieties.
—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
The engine mounts were closely inspected following the November crash, and going forward the spherical bearings will be replaced regularly, after every 4,000 cycles of takeoffs and landings.
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
Tension mounts during rescue efforts Acting President Delcy Rodríguez said on state television that more than 14,000 members of the military and police are patrolling the area, where access is now blocked and special permits are required to enter.
—
Regina Cano Garcia,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
Tension mounts during rescue efforts Acting President Delcy Rodríguez said on state television that more than 14,000 members of the military and police are patrolling the area, where access is blocked and special permits are required to enter.
—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
Now the question gaining traction is less about one night and more about assignments, specifically whether commissions should keep handing Dean the biggest co-mains and main events while the scrutiny mounts.
—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
The touch screen mounts to the lower front corner, and the purge chute goes on the rear of the machine.
—
Michael Lydick,
PC Magazine,
27 June 2026
Cerebras is, however, facing pressure to open more data centers, as are cloud infrastructure providers, while public opposition mounts and permitting processes can drag on.
—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
With each encounter, the mystery of Molineux’s whereabouts mounts, though the sense of foreboding is cut by the comedy of our hero’s haplessness.
—
John Swansburg,
The Atlantic,
15 June 2026
Also carried forward unchanged is the chassis, with a steel-tube diamond frame with vibration-absorbing rubber on the front engine mounts.
—
Utkarsh Sood
june 13,
New Atlas,
13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mounts
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During pregnancy, iron demand increases to support both the baby and placenta, while postpartum recovery can further lower ferritin due to blood loss.
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Beginning a section of rules with a short explanation about the rule’s purpose makes a more positive statement to the community, and hopefully increases community compliance and cooperation.
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The lightweight, double-layered design offers extra coverage without feeling heavy, while the stretchy waistband and flowy design keep it comfortable all day.
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Neither company currently offers new vehicles for less than $50,000.
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And by the 12th year, this number rises to $113,000, exceeding the median salary for graduate degree-holders in the state, according to the data released by the UC’s Institutional Research and Academic Planning department.
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Timeline Tuesday, July 7-Thursday, July 16The last-quarter moon rises around midnight on July 7, leaving the evening sky dark and beginning July’s best stargazing window.
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Offering stunning views of snowcapped mountains in the distance, this is a relatively flat, flowing course with plenty of birdie opportunities.
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Southeast of the Snyder fire, the Gold Mountain fire burning north of Ouray in Colorado’s mountains also surged in size on Sunday, jumping from roughly 572 acres to 7,103 acres with no containment, according to state officials.
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The press cabin contains 14 lie-flat pods, including large tan leather seats with luxury features such as lumbar supports and massage functions.
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Officers were housed in a one-story structure atop the deck, which also featured antiaircraft guns and a kitchen, while crew quarters were in the concrete supports.
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Most people only hear about it when a lymph node swells during a cold, or when a social media video promises a gua sha stone will detox their face.
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And if out-of-towners are visiting, the ranks of the older timers swells a few more.
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Unlike scenic destinations that become part of a wedding backdrop, Walshe said Madison Square Garden presents the opposite challenge because designers would first have to erase the venue's familiar arena feel before creating something entirely new.
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Operational technology, however, presents a fundamentally different challenge.
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Long before the sun climbs high, a boat eases into the waters of Lake Maumelle.
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Matt Damon climbs into a Trojan horse for a bit filmed for Jimmy Kimmel Live!
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“Mounts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mounts. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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