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
Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
So, what are the odds that all three stocks actually can mount strong up-moves in June?
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 4 June 2025
Grace Moon, New York Times, 1 May 2025
There are dual noise-canceling microphones and a screw mount on the bottom for attaching it to a tripod too.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 23 May 2025
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Verb
Trump Says Putin Could Help in Iran Nuclear Negotiations
FIFA has yet to comment on the ban, but scrutiny is mounting.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
So, what are the odds that all three stocks actually can mount strong up-moves in June?
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 4 June 2025
Noun
Amid heavy rain, the Airbus A330-322 skidded off the runway and struck a localizer mount.
—Grace Moon, New York Times, 1 May 2025
There are dual noise-canceling microphones and a screw mount on the bottom for attaching it to a tripod too.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mount
Verb
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Whether that caution slows adoption or increases security maturity remains to be seen, but the message is unambiguous: the era of unchecked AI optimism in federal cybersecurity is over.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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The company said an indicator light on the vehicle fails to light up and warn drivers of a traction control system or dynamic stability control system issue, increasing the likelihood of them crashing.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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State jobs are known for offering competitive benefits and enrollment in the nation’s largest pension plan.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
5 June 2025
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Love and romance feel more grounded, offering the chance to build stronger connections, romantically and with ourselves.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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In that scenario, Goldman Sachs estimates that Brent crude would climb above $90 a barrel before declining back to between $60 and $70 next year.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
13 June 2025
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Brent crude future prices, another top measure of oil prices, also climbed more than 8%.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
13 June 2025
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The shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses this past weekend are the latest instances of political violence that has risen across the U.S. in recent years.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
16 June 2025
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According to recent Companies House filings, Aspinal of London saw revenues rise 9 percent to 38.6 million pounds in the year ending March 31, 2024, while adjusted EBITDA for the period registered a 27.4 percent fall to 5.3 million pounds.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
16 June 2025
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The justice said many firearms were trafficked across the border from the U.S. but that not enough evidence was presented to show manufacturers were aiding and abetting cartels.—
Dan Gooding
Barney Henderson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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Colquitt was overwhelmed when the Lamar Hunt Trophy, the AFC’s top prize named for the Chiefs’ founder, was presented to Clark Hunt for the first time.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
5 June 2025
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The Rooms The resort's 148 guest rooms and 40 suites ascend toward the ocean in different tiers on flourishing mountainsides.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2025
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Per the chart below, this would take NFLX past an ascending trendline starting from its December highs.—
Schaeffer's Investment Research,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The state both increased funding for special education and accelerated by one year the commitment to fully funding the Education Cost Sharing formula, through which most state aid for local education flows.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2025
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Iran’s nuclear program accelerated after the breakdown of the 2015 nuclear agreement which halted international inspections of Iran’s nuclear facilities.—
Natasha Lindstaedt,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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The Dodgers have sent Clayton Kershaw to the mound to give a slumping team a lift countless times during his 18-year career.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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This might look like suggesting a loose menu or theme ahead of time to give your guests some direction on what to bring, setting the table, and perhaps taking care of the main dish or drinks.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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“Mount.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mount. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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