1
as in to increase
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
medical expenses began to mount
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2
as in to offer
to bring before the public in performance or exhibition
the huge amount of money needed to mount an opera
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3
as in to climb
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 mounting
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 mount
Charles Jefferies, PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2025
Atletico have spent a lot again to try to mount a challenge, and Diego Simeone arguably now has the deepest squad of his 14 seasons in charge.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
Keith Cooper, Space.com, 16 July 2025
The grip is placed far enough away from the lens mount so as not to feel cramped and to allow room for a pair of configurable function buttons (Fn1, Fn2) nearby.
—PC Magazine, 25 July 2025
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Verb
Speakers, mounted beneath the chassis, produce loud but relatively flat audio, with some harshness creeping in at higher volumes.
—Charles Jefferies, PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2025
Atletico have spent a lot again to try to mount a challenge, and Diego Simeone arguably now has the deepest squad of his 14 seasons in charge.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
Noun
Eighty-eight particles >355 μm were selected and prepared into 7 Sn–Bi polished mounts following the protocol in ref.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 16 July 2025
The grip is placed far enough away from the lens mount so as not to feel cramped and to allow room for a pair of configurable function buttons (Fn1, Fn2) nearby.
—PC Magazine, 25 July 2025
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During the month of its release, the number of articles about KPop Demon Hunters increased nearly four-fold to 1,394.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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The program helped increase all patients’ access to care — not just kids’ — but the impact of its loss is greater for pediatricians because so many children in Idaho are on Medicaid.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
18 Aug. 2025
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Parishioners have offered their support, even housing and feeding Jacobs, who a spokesperson said, has had his pension removed without promise of return.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
16 Aug. 2025
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Earlier this year, the organization made headlines when Roth offered regular fans a chance to invest.—
William Earl,
Variety,
16 Aug. 2025
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The world’s most valuable digital currency had climbed to roughly $124,380 around 8:30 p.m. EST, according to Coinbase data from TradingView.—
Charles Lloyd Bovaird II,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Local rents climbed another 4.1% in 2025, surpassing national trends.—
Chris Ward,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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The reduction came as rents in Chicago keep rising and after the state grappled with serious fiscal challenges when balancing its budget this year, issues exacerbated by a federal government focused on axing spending.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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Expect creeks to rise and have more flow in the Coastal Range, Willapa Hills and Cascades.—
Zach Urness,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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In the photoshoot, Kelce presents a stereotypical (and exaggerated) embodiment of masculinity — he is dressed in full fur, construction vests and wrangles alligators.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
16 Aug. 2025
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Last month, detectives presented the results of their investigation to the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office, which filed charges against the driver of the minivan, police said.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
16 Aug. 2025
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The native of southeastern Louisiana was raised by a single mother who ascended from poverty as an entrepreneur.—
Essence,
Essence,
18 Aug. 2025
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This frame, the single ascends to No. 1 on not only the Rap Airplay chart, but also the Rhythmic Airplay list, where Cardi scores a ninth champion.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Toucan’s carbon pool grew 400% in 2024 as institutional ESG demand accelerated.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Beijing has been keen to attract diaspora researchers back to China since before Trump’s second term — scientists are offered financial incentives, and the number returning tripled between 2010 and 2021 — but funding cuts appear to have accelerated the process.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Skeptics warn that Putin is playing for time, for the opportunity to keep hammering Ukraine on the battlefield while giving lip service to seeking peace.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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The Heat, at the time, wanted to dump Lowry — who was unhappy about his diminished role — and believed Rozier would give Miami an offensive infusion.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Mount.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mount. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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