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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
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
While the exact cause of this condition is not fully understood, vitiligo is believed to be immune-mediated, as the body mounts an inappropriate immune response targeting the melanocytes.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
Roger Kisby, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
GoPro makes a variety of mounts, and several third party companies make options that are compatible with GoPro’s unique finger attachment system.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 24 Feb. 2026
The metal basket magnetically mounts to a fridge or metal cabinet, making smart use of vertical space—no drilling or installation required.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2026
These silicone mounts can stick your AirTag to any surface, ensuring it won’t get left behind.
—Liz Provencher, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
As tension mounts, suspicion turns inward to the team itself.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2026
The pressure to keep exile concealed—to keep it invisible—mounts when disclosing the reasons motivating the journey would put travelers at risk.
—Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
With six years of distance in 2026, however, the documentary mounts a more balanced defense against the TikTok judge and jury, highlighting valid nuances in the process.
—Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
Will players be able to maintain a level head as pressure mounts in later innings?
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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
While the exact cause of this condition is not fully understood, vitiligo is believed to be immune-mediated, as the body mounts an inappropriate immune response targeting the melanocytes.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
Noun
Attractions Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens mounts whimsical, large-scale floral displays in the Bellagio’s lobby.
—Roger Kisby, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
GoPro makes a variety of mounts, and several third party companies make options that are compatible with GoPro’s unique finger attachment system.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 24 Feb. 2026
The metal basket magnetically mounts to a fridge or metal cabinet, making smart use of vertical space—no drilling or installation required.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2026
These silicone mounts can stick your AirTag to any surface, ensuring it won’t get left behind.
—Liz Provencher, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
As tension mounts, suspicion turns inward to the team itself.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 19 Feb. 2026
The pressure to keep exile concealed—to keep it invisible—mounts when disclosing the reasons motivating the journey would put travelers at risk.
—Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
With six years of distance in 2026, however, the documentary mounts a more balanced defense against the TikTok judge and jury, highlighting valid nuances in the process.
—Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
Will players be able to maintain a level head as pressure mounts in later innings?
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mounts
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Eat Smaller, More Frequent Meals Eating larger meals packed with fiber can be more difficult for the digestive tract to break down, and increases the likelihood of gas and bloating.—
Pamela Assid Woughter,
Verywell Health,
25 Feb. 2026
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This increases processing costs and reduces the effectiveness and efficiency of the recycling program.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
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On property, Shore Club offers guests complimentary non-motorized water sports equipment, like snorkels, sea kayaks, paddle boards, and hobie cats.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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And her charitable foundation provides numerous college scholarships and offers disaster relief.—
James Pollard,
Fortune,
26 Feb. 2026
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Long-wavelength gravity anomalies are fingerprints of interior dynamics — clues to how heat escapes a planet, how dense material sinks and how buoyant material rises.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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An overnight stakeout on a deserted winter beach, a mystery creature ripping line for close to an hour, an angler refusing to quit, and then the moment a drone rises over the water and delivers the answer.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
25 Feb. 2026
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When the lights dim and the music swells, the highlight of the day unfolds.—
Duante Beddingfield,
Freep.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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As the arrangement swells, her layers of vocals begin to blend together—one line scatting while another rises in a chant.—
Precious Fondren,
Pitchfork,
24 Feb. 2026
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At the far end of the open-plan ground floor is Sushi Nagi—an intimate counter restaurant with wall panels depicting pines, where chef Taira Tsuneyoshi skillfully presents an array of local treats, from uni sea urchin to Botan-ebi shrimps.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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Ren, the counter-style fine-dining restaurant, presents a monthly rotating menu that reimagines local ingredients through a French lens.—
Leandra Beabout,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Feb. 2026
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Prepare for a day that only climbs into the 30s to start the work week.—
Rachael Jay,
CBS News,
1 Mar. 2026
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An iPad with the VeloViewer profile for flat stage four is taped to the dashboard, showing the game-changing ride data app that warns Steels of upcoming corners, obstacles, and climbs.—
Andy McGrath,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Alarm over health harms accelerates Concern over the risks of flame retardants, heavy metals, pesticides and endocrine-disrupting chemicals that mimic hormones in the body has been growing as more studies point to serious health impacts.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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As this trend accelerates, Imax becomes an increasingly valuable player.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2026
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This low-power millimeter-wave radar sensor gives self-driving cars a clearer, more accurate view of traffic by feeding them essential data from the surrounding road.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Mar. 2026
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That clinical history gives companies like Gestala a foundation to build on.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Mounts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mounts. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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