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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1
as in increasing
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
medical expenses began to mount
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2
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
Chris Willman, Variety, 23 June 2024
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
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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Noun
Costello has often played this number in concert in recent years, but with a mounting of the musical finally set to take place in London this fall, maybe there’s a reason to sing it with some extra urgency.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 23 June 2024
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
Verb
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mounting
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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
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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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As president, Biden helped the country past the COVID pandemic, increasing the availability of testing and vaccines.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
31 Dec. 2024
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With prices still rising after the Covid-19 pandemic caused inflation to spike, shoppers at high and low income level are flocking to stores providing the best prices on commodities.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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The Consumer Pulse report showed that 51 percent of shoppers are anxious about the rising cost of living driven by higher energy and housing costs in the winter months.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
WWD,
27 Dec. 2024
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On Sunday, thousands headed to downtown Los Angeles to protest Trump’s actions and show their support for an immigrant community that is very much woven into the fabric of the region.—
Fidel Martinez,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2025
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The players took to the NFL stage to greet fans, stir up support and make their mark ahead of the game.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 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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Ignoring the problem or delaying action can exacerbate the damage, giving hackers more time to exploit your information.—
Alex Vakulov,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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The Jackson 5 single even manages to re-enter the top 10 on one of them, giving the group a proper Billboard smash yet again, with a track that was released decades ago.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Mounting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mounting. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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