as in mount
a structure that holds up or serves as a foundation for something else
built a new mounting for the engine
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as in increasing
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
medical expenses began to mount
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as in offering
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 rising
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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Recent Examples of mounting
Henri Robbins, WIRED, 25 Jan. 2024
This $3,000 4K OLED TV has swappable batteries that power the screen — and also a vacuum suction system that can keep the display adhered to walls without traditional mounting.
—Chris Welch, The Verge, 5 Oct. 2023
Aila Slisco, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
As distance from the Holocaust grows, mounting evidence suggests younger generations hold more misperceptions — and in some cases outright denial — about it.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 7 Jan. 2025
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Essentially, gasket mounting is when a keyboard’s plate is held into the case around its edges, using strips of foam on either side to isolate the plate from the main case.
—Henri Robbins, WIRED, 25 Jan. 2024
This $3,000 4K OLED TV has swappable batteries that power the screen — and also a vacuum suction system that can keep the display adhered to walls without traditional mounting.
—Chris Welch, The Verge, 5 Oct. 2023
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While health officials have stressed that the overall risk to humans remains low, concerns have been mounting of the potential for more widespread infections.
—Aila Slisco, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
As distance from the Holocaust grows, mounting evidence suggests younger generations hold more misperceptions — and in some cases outright denial — about it.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 7 Jan. 2025
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Designed to be a serious chef’s kitchen, the space is outfitted with a BlueStar range, Waterworks plumbing fixtures, and plenty of light from In Common With orb pendants, Allied Maker orb flush mounts, and, for more precise culinary efforts, a Jieldé retractable sconce.David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 10 Jan. 2025
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In the coming days, SpaceX technicians will lift the ship on top of the Super Heavy booster already emplaced on the launch mount.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 9 Jan. 2025
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An increasing number of large and mid-size firms are reporting on their sustainability initiatives.Aliza Knox, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Made to the same exacting standards as its French sibling, there are now over 100 wineries - and to house discerning Milanese - an increasing number of hotels.Sarah Turner, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Why Retailers Are Closing Stores And Going Bankrupt Retail store closures and bankruptcies are rising.Peter Cohan, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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With 2025 fast approaching, the start of a new year offers nonprofit professionals an opportune time to critically assess ongoing and rising trends impacting their communities and constituents.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Congress passed the divest-or-ban legislation targeting TikTok last year with solid bipartisan support and it was signed into law by President Biden.Todd Spangler, Variety, 14 Jan. 2025
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In fact, many top MBA programs have dedicated military or veterans’ clubs that provide networking and community support.Gerald Bradshaw, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
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That means that any sudden car movements – stopping, accelerating, or turning – could cause the tires to skid on top of the snow.Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
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Cavity prevention isn’t just about sugar intake but also the type of foods consumed — sticky foods linger, accelerating enamel decay.Maria Sokolina, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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By presenting MicroStrategy as a bold leader ready to use new technology for major gains, this strategic orientation might set a major precedent in the tech and financial sectors.Jim Osman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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By 2027, digital video ad spending is expected to surpass linear TV, presenting a $50B opportunity for CTV streaming to capitalize on linear TV’s decline.Randy Watts, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Bitcoin has rebounded to over $100,000 after a lull during the holiday period, climbing along with stock markets.Billy Bambrough, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Every child should know the awe of watching the sun rise over a pristine lake, the challenge of climbing a rugged trail, and the quiet of a night sky untouched by city lights.Alex Stout, Baltimore Sun, 5 Jan. 2025
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About 110 flights scheduled to leave from Baltimore's Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, giving the airport the second-highest number of outbound cancellations.Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2025
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There are far too many times when Duren is either out of place (usually drop coverage in pick-and-roll situations) or simply not giving enough effort defensively.Hunter Patterson, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Mounting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mounting. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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