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
Max Zahn, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2025
Over on South Greene Street, a steel bank deposit box is mounted on the brick wall of Woodsmen Forestry’s building.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2025
Jeremy Korzeniewski, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2025
Tesla gains could be limited as competition mounts, according to RBC Capital Markets.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Wall Street strategists warn of uncertain outlook amid Trump's tariffs
Recession fears are mounting on Wall Street.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2025
Over on South Greene Street, a steel bank deposit box is mounted on the brick wall of Woodsmen Forestry’s building.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
Massive tour coaches with comically large high-flotation tires are occasional sights on the park’s other roadways, but snowmobiles are much faster and more exciting mounts that allow unfettered views of the stunning park vistas and wildlife.
—Jeremy Korzeniewski, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2025
Tesla gains could be limited as competition mounts, according to RBC Capital Markets.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mount
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If elected, what would your top 3 policy priorities be? (1) Infrastructure in forms of roads and increased police and fire due to the growing population.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Tesla has increased North American sourcing for parts of many models over the last two years, which would decrease tariff exposure for the E41, two people aware of the matter said.—
Abhirup Roy,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Brentford offered lots of options for this exercise and Keane Lewis-Potter solved some problems at left-back.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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All offers end April 30 (each can only be used once and offers do not stack).—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Apple, which relies on a supply chain based largely in China, saw shares climb 2.2%.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2025
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Police became aware someone had climbed over the fence and began a pursuit on the grounds but initially didn’t locate anyone.—
Marc Levy,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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These luxe hydrogel eye masks, infused with antioxidant-rich colloidal gold and soothing rose damask extract, brighten and boost radiance in the delicate under-eye area.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
17 Apr. 2025
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Shortly after, Wood posted to her story again, this time sharing an April 2022 post from trans British artist Travis Alabanza that highlighted the attention put on trans people rather than other issues, such as the climate crisis or rising cost of living.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
17 Apr. 2025
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This case presents their unique chance to vindicate that value and to summon the best that is within us while there is still time.—
TIME Staff,
Time,
18 Apr. 2025
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Her dancers were all gay, and this enabled her, as a pop star, to present herself in a new kind of pas de deux with masculinity.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
18 Apr. 2025
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If a step can be taken back from counting all those wins, the takeaway from an early season game should be that Randy Vásquez is clearly ascending.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Apr. 2025
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As Neo has ascended, Partovi has not been afraid to call out the competition.—
Richard Nieva,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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The improved coding and long-context capabilities could accelerate software development cycles, enabling developers to tackle more complex problems, analyze legacy code more effectively, or generate code documentation and tests more efficiently.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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The blaze accelerated quickly because of the Molotov cocktails, Enterline said.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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Despite that, a growing number of companies do so voluntarily because the information gives them a leg up in the business world.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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The small loveseat can hold two people and has a unique rounded design that gives your room a modern, but retro look.—
Christopher Murray,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Mount.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mount. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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