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as in pile
a quantity of things thrown or stacked on one another
an ever-growing mound of dirty laundry on the floor
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as in hill
an area of high ground
a pitcher's mound
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Recent Examples of mound
Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
Cade Horton is back on mound — and Colin Rea’s versatility to pitching staff
Photos: Cubs 7, White Sox 3 in the Cactus League
Chicago Cubs betting on Pete Crow-Armstrong — with a new number and starry hair — to make an impact this season
That’s a sign of progress.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025
Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
When he’s cleared to throw again, the right-hander will need to start by playing catch on flat ground before building back up to mound work.
—Mike Fitzpatrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 2024
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Noun
On the mound, hitters flailed at his sidearm stuff.
—Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
Cade Horton is back on mound — and Colin Rea’s versatility to pitching staff
Photos: Cubs 7, White Sox 3 in the Cactus League
Chicago Cubs betting on Pete Crow-Armstrong — with a new number and starry hair — to make an impact this season
That’s a sign of progress.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025
Verb
The cones provide additional protection around small rose bushes and tea roses when mounding soil or mulch.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
When he’s cleared to throw again, the right-hander will need to start by playing catch on flat ground before building back up to mound work.
—Mike Fitzpatrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mound
Noun
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Some might protest that the inflation rate and bank lending rate are correlated, and therefore the HAMI double-counts the effective inflation.—
Steve H. Hanke,
National Review,
27 Feb. 2025
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Indeed, data from JPMorgan underscores that purported disconnect: The bank’s latest report indicates that small-scale traders have continued to backstop the U.S. equity market — even as AAII’s survey flashes warning signs from this group.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
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Walmart's push shows how rising geopolitical tensions are set to reshape global supply chains and pile pressure on U.S. consumers already grappling with cost-of-living stresses.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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The trestle will require the installation of some 1,200 36-inch steel piles covering an area of 400,000 square feet with the top of the pile being 10 feet above the Patapsco’s mean high-water line, according to the Army Corps.—
Michelle Deal-Zimmerman,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Mar. 2025
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Its sharp lines and stucco finish nod to traditional Mexican architecture, contrasting with the nearby rolling hills.—
Silvia Benedetti,
ARTnews.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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Their Southwestern-style ranch on Old Sunset Trail sits on a hill in a gated community with views of the Rocky Mountains.—
SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN,
TIME,
27 Feb. 2025
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The model highlights the brand’s exclusive material, Gold Quartz TPT, a composite achieved by stacking ultra-thin sheets of quartz fibers layer upon layer, then heating them to 120 degrees at a pressure of 6 bars.—
Cait Bazemore,
Robb Report,
28 Feb. 2025
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These beautiful trivets stack together magnetically for easy storage and will pair nicely with your new set of matte black dishware.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Feb. 2025
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The countryside is dotted with impressive chateaux and is varied, with mountains, rivers and coastlines on both Atlantic and Mediterranean.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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With mountain snowpack and reservoir levels continuing to improve after recent storms, state and federal officials are promising more water to southern cities and San Joaquin Valley farms, Ian James reports.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2025
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They can also be inset should the conflict drift into a different room or nearby area.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Let the past drift away to the shelves of a thrift store somewhere and start again.—
Tom Mylan,
Bon Appétit,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Mound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mound. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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