1
as in increases
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
medical expenses began to mount
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2
as in offers
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 rises
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 mountains
an elevation of land higher than a hill
Mount Everest
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as in supports
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 mounts
David Axe, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Neck tension from improper monitor height may be resolved with adaptable screen mounts.
—Arpit Jain, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Neck tension from improper monitor height may be resolved with adaptable screen mounts.
—Arpit Jain, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
But the growing proportion of civilian-style vehicles in the wreckage of Russia’s 37-month wider war on Ukraine doesn’t mean there are fewer Russian tanks and fighting vehicles—the traditional mounts for mechanized troops—along the 700-mile front line.
—David Axe, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
The inclusion of the pole mount is actually a very nice improvement over the residential kit, which doesn't offer different mounts in the box, requiring you to purchase one separately.
—PCMAG, 23 Mar. 2025
The inclusion of the pole mount is actually a very nice improvement over the residential kit, which doesn't offer different mounts in the box, requiring you to purchase one separately.
—PCMAG, 23 Mar. 2025
As public perception shifts and scientific evidence mounts, marijuana is increasingly recognized as a safer alternative to alcohol.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2025
As public perception shifts and scientific evidence mounts, marijuana is increasingly recognized as a safer alternative to alcohol.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2025
Noun
But the growing proportion of civilian-style vehicles in the wreckage of Russia’s 37-month wider war on Ukraine doesn’t mean there are fewer Russian tanks and fighting vehicles—the traditional mounts for mechanized troops—along the 700-mile front line.
—David Axe, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Neck tension from improper monitor height may be resolved with adaptable screen mounts.
—Arpit Jain, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Neck tension from improper monitor height may be resolved with adaptable screen mounts.
—Arpit Jain, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
But the growing proportion of civilian-style vehicles in the wreckage of Russia’s 37-month wider war on Ukraine doesn’t mean there are fewer Russian tanks and fighting vehicles—the traditional mounts for mechanized troops—along the 700-mile front line.
—David Axe, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
The inclusion of the pole mount is actually a very nice improvement over the residential kit, which doesn't offer different mounts in the box, requiring you to purchase one separately.
—PCMAG, 23 Mar. 2025
The inclusion of the pole mount is actually a very nice improvement over the residential kit, which doesn't offer different mounts in the box, requiring you to purchase one separately.
—PCMAG, 23 Mar. 2025
As public perception shifts and scientific evidence mounts, marijuana is increasingly recognized as a safer alternative to alcohol.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2025
As public perception shifts and scientific evidence mounts, marijuana is increasingly recognized as a safer alternative to alcohol.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mounts
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Sleep deprivation lowers productivity, increases absenteeism, and worsens presenteeism (where employees show up but perform well below their capacity).—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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This approach increases data reliability, while providing a granular understanding of how the physical environment interacts with social regulation.—
Benjamin Voyer,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Each time the calendar flips during the NBA season, that number rises by just under $12k.—
Tony East,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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Steve Hard, the current head of medical at Portsmouth, explains how there are more layers to the job the higher a club rises through the leagues.—
Tom Burrows,
The Athletic,
22 Dec. 2024
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At the 122-acre Brooklyn Marine Terminal in Red Hook, the city, state and federal government are nearing completion of a planning process that presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to address all of the above.—
Dan Goldman,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2025
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Florida, with its lack of a state estate tax or state income tax, presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to keep wealth and business ownership thriving here.—
Robert F. Mancuso,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2025
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Many state sites include locations, meeting points, and starting times of various hikes and other outdoor adventures, from mountain climbs to cross-country country-skiing.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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While its temperature from the sun never climbs above -220 degrees Fahrenheit (-140 degrees Celsius), this is still warm enough to cause these ices to sublimate.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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Technology accelerates the cycles of interest and churn, and new, attention-grabbing products and services are everywhere.—
Nicki Sprinz,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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As change accelerates, companies will need a combination of sustainable and disruptive innovations to remain competitive and create opportunities for growth.—
Chris Perry,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Midfielder Curtis Jones has deputised at right-back with Trent Alexander-Arnold (ankle) sidelined, but a fully fit Bradley gives Slot a specialist in that role.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Williams gives Daigneault the freedom to do it.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Alex Warren ascends to his first Global Excl.—
Gary Trust,
Billboard,
31 Mar. 2025
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The trail contours around slopes thick with aspen and wildflowers, passes through forests rife with conifers and chanterelles, plunges across creeks and rivers, skirts crystalline lakes, and ascends a handful of high mountain passes.—
Shawnté Salabert,
Outside Online,
28 Mar. 2025
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Comments Isabela Merced explains how HBO's 'The Last of Us' expands Dina's backstory from the game.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Its acquisition of the 219 Big Lots stores expands its footprint to over 600 stores across 18 states.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Mounts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mounts. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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