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.
—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
New Atlas, 12 June 2026
As pressure from increasingly worried parents mounts, the authorities ramp up their efforts to identify the killer (a revelatory Peter Lorre).
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 9 June 2026
On noise, a Leesburg, Virginia, data center reduced low-frequency tonal noise by reengineering its fan mounts.
—Ed Maibach, The Conversation, 8 June 2026
The jets have six underwing mounts for bombs or rockets as well as a 25-millimeter cannon that can fire 300 rounds, according to the Wings Over the Rockies aviation museum.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
Its staff on Wednesday hoisted the cannons, weighing up to 1500 pounds (680 kilograms) apiece, onto custom display mounts that staffers likened to giant wine racks.
—CBS News, 4 June 2026
As pressure mounts to identify the gunman, opportunists emerge from every corner, eager to exploit the chaos and dismantle the empire Madam fought to build.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 2 June 2026
The docking station mounts to the wall of your pool, and the 33-foot cord can reach most outlets.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 2 June 2026
The results have left Starmer’s position hanging in the balance, as dozens of lawmakers call for his resignation and speculation mounts that some within his own ranks understood to be planning leadership coups.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 29 May 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.
—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
For instance, on its website, ArcBlue shows configurations like a wide-field nightscape kit, deep-sky telephoto kit, deep-sky and planetary kit, ultra-light nightscape kit, and a DIY expansion kit for heavy-duty equatorial mounts and advanced telescopes.
—New Atlas, 12 June 2026
As pressure from increasingly worried parents mounts, the authorities ramp up their efforts to identify the killer (a revelatory Peter Lorre).
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 9 June 2026
On noise, a Leesburg, Virginia, data center reduced low-frequency tonal noise by reengineering its fan mounts.
—Ed Maibach, The Conversation, 8 June 2026
The jets have six underwing mounts for bombs or rockets as well as a 25-millimeter cannon that can fire 300 rounds, according to the Wings Over the Rockies aviation museum.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
Its staff on Wednesday hoisted the cannons, weighing up to 1500 pounds (680 kilograms) apiece, onto custom display mounts that staffers likened to giant wine racks.
—CBS News, 4 June 2026
As pressure mounts to identify the gunman, opportunists emerge from every corner, eager to exploit the chaos and dismantle the empire Madam fought to build.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 2 June 2026
The docking station mounts to the wall of your pool, and the 33-foot cord can reach most outlets.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 2 June 2026
The results have left Starmer’s position hanging in the balance, as dozens of lawmakers call for his resignation and speculation mounts that some within his own ranks understood to be planning leadership coups.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mounts
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That ability moves towards leveling the playing field between businesses of different sizes, increases efficiency for all firms, and super charges competition to the benefit of consumers.—
Jessica Melugin,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
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However, higher tick and pest activity during warmer weather increases your dog or cat’s risk of contact.—
Amy DeYoung,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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The bar offers wall-to-wall TVs, food, drinks and game day specials.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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For surfing, Playa Cativo Lodge offers two half-day surf excursions to Matapalo and Pavones, which are both a short boat ride away.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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The arch spans 78 feet and rises 65 feet high, drawing hikers eager to experience one of the region’s most striking landmarks.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
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Several of the incidents took place in the mountains, with some people injured while out foraging for wild plants and vegetables.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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There is snow on the mountains, dense fog that blankets crops in the fall, giving life to wine-country grapes, fires in the dry season and the occasional earthquake.—
Zinzi Clemmons,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Also, concerns of declining mental health of children are real, and challenges of supporting children with special needs are being amplified with removal of social safety net supports.—
Nina Bandelj,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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Install stakes, cages, wire grids, or other supports before the blooms open.—
Alexandra Jones,
The Spruce,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Summer has already kicked off with beefy surf up and down the coastline, with moderate southern hemisphere swells bringing waves in the 3-to 5-foot range at many spots the past week.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
7 June 2026
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The beach town swells with visitors in the summer, though surfers flock here any time of year for the classic surf break Plage de Lafitenia and big waves surf spot Belharra.—
Anne Olivia Bauso,
Travel + Leisure,
21 May 2026
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For drivers, the tournament presents an opportunity to earn more money — but also challenges navigating crowded streets and road closures.—
Madeline Montgomery,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Bringing Innovation From Space Back Down to Earth Besides limited space and light, growing food in space presents other unexpected difficulties.—
Derek Norman,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women, per the CDC, and the risk climbs sharply after menopause.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 June 2026
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Storms move in Tuesday evening with a marginal threat — 1 on a scale of 5 — for the metro, but the threat climbs to an enhanced level — 3 on a scale of 5 — for the northwestern corner of the state.—
Lisa Meadows,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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“Mounts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mounts. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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