1
as in peak
an elevation of land higher than a hill
my cousin likes to climb mountains just because she can
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2
as in loads
a considerable amount
receives a mountain of mail every year for the holidays
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3
as in pile
a quantity of things thrown or stacked on one another
he piled a mountain of mashed potatoes on his plate
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Recent Examples of mountain
The storm that brought heavy rain and mountain snow to the West Coast is making the trek across the country to bring a significant snowstorm to the Northeast this weekend.
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Daniel Amarante, ABC News, 7 Feb. 2025
It was predicted that its removal could overwhelm U.S. Customs and Border Protection employees, as the mountain of low-value shipments already making their way into the U.S. would suddenly require formal processing.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2025
Since last week, gang members have been taking positions in the mountains of Kenscoff, a rural farming community above Port-au-Prince.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2025
Isn’t a life without mountains of money better than a life monopolized by misery?
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 7 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for mountain 
Daniel Amarante, ABC News, 7 Feb. 2025
It was predicted that its removal could overwhelm U.S. Customs and Border Protection employees, as the mountain of low-value shipments already making their way into the U.S. would suddenly require formal processing.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2025
Since last week, gang members have been taking positions in the mountains of Kenscoff, a rural farming community above Port-au-Prince.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2025
Isn’t a life without mountains of money better than a life monopolized by misery?
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 7 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for mountain
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mountain
Noun
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The second full moon of the year will reach its peak on Wednesday at 8:53 p.m. EDT, according to Space.com.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Pavlova This light, airy meringue relies on egg whites and sugar to achieve billowy peaks.—
Martin Sorge,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The boy was dressed in a black T-shirt and baggy jeans, and with a pile of black curls on top.—
Steve Appleford,
SPIN,
11 Feb. 2025
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On the ground, an occasional fallen palm tree and piles of red palm fruit scattered along the roadsides.—
Smithsonian Magazine,
Smithsonian Magazine,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The Sound of Music where the camera swoops over the Austrian alps and zeros in on a distant Julie Andrews dancing in a mountain meadow.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 Jan. 2025
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The large lake nuzzles its way deep down among the jagged and snowy alps, straddling the border of Italy and Switzerland.—
Kevin Koenig,
Robb Report,
16 July 2024
Noun
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One humanitarian aid leader, who asked that ABC News not use their name as many organizations are worried about retribution from the Trump administration, described sitting on over 1,000 tons of food in Mozambique that needs to be distributed.—
MaryAlice Parks,
ABC News,
8 Feb. 2025
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Taco Dip Instead of taking up tons of space with an all-out taco bar, throw everything into a slow-cooker and serve up this taco dip. 24.—
Christine Byrne,
StyleCaster,
8 Feb. 2025
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The two-plug-plus-S/PDIF audio stack, the quick connect Wi-Fi 7, and the 2.5GbE port are on the right.—
Joe Shields,
PCMAG,
17 Feb. 2025
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Erivo accessorized the look with sparkly Bucherer Fine Jewellery rings and impressive earring stack and her signature bejeweled nails.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
16 Feb. 2025
Noun
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But after the first install, in which frame mounts are added to the steering arms, installation is as easy as changing a tire and wheel.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Feb. 2025
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Tabatha’s wariness mounts, and Tracey, in her laidback way, is on high alert, culminating in a strong scene between Ehle and McNairy.—
Sheri Linden,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Mentone Alabama is known for its rolling green hills, but in the northeastern corner of the state, just a few miles from the Georgia border, the tiny village of Mentone is decidedly a mountain town.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2025
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His characteristically sparse prose only makes this portrait of a necrophiliac serial killer haunting the hill country of eastern Tennessee that much more disturbing: Lester Ballard makes Norman Bates look like Beaver Cleaver.—
M.L. Rio,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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New Immigration Powers Texas Woman Sends Message to Trump After Husband Detained by ICE Trump Migrant Deportation Numbers Compared to Obama, Biden Sanctuary Cities Asked to Work With ICE Since taking office, Trump has issued a slew of executive orders related to immigration.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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Beyond ease of use, Shark’s LED light therapy mask is worth it because of its versatile treatments that solve a slew of major skin concerns with quick, easy treatments.—
Claire Sullivan,
WWD,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Mountain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mountain. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.
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