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
Zach Sweet, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2025
The campaign, using variations of hashtags like #NepoKids, came amid mounting frustration with politicians who are widely seen as using public money to enrich themselves.
—Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 20 Sep. 2025
Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
The death toll mounts from there.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 4 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Pinned at their own 1-yard line late in the first quarter, the Tigers mounted a 99-yard touchdown drive.
—Zach Sweet, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2025
The campaign, using variations of hashtags like #NepoKids, came amid mounting frustration with politicians who are widely seen as using public money to enrich themselves.
—Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 20 Sep. 2025
Noun
As pressure mounts, the White House says Trump still has confidence in Kennedy.
—Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
The death toll mounts from there.
—Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mount
Verb
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Start with once daily, and if your skin can handle it, gradually increase to two or three times per week.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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When a La Niña phase occurs, less wind shear occurs in the regions of the Atlantic basin where tropical weather develops, increasing the potential for more storms, AccuWeather said.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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Enough grass appeared between two converging outfielders to offer optimism.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
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Additionally, the chain is offering a deal that allows customers to buy any large pizza at regular menu price and get another large, 1-topping pizza for free.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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The Caribs encamped on the summit of a steep cliff surrounded by high precipices, which could only be climbed by a narrow secret pathway.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
19 Sep. 2025
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The combination of climbing around this strange building and having heard the almost legendary stories about Karl-Göran was evocative and haunting.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
19 Sep. 2025
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There will be times, like at a raucous Goodison Park last February, when Everton can rise to an occasion and make life difficult for their neighbours.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
21 Sep. 2025
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At times like the present, when inflation is rising and the labor market is slowing, the dual mandates are sitting on a see-saw.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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But about 85% of parents opt to give their children the stand-alone measles, mumps and rubella vaccine and a separate varicella shot, according to data presented at Thursday’s meeting.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
19 Sep. 2025
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The award has been around long enough that it has been presented, separately, to father and son (Kirk Douglas and Michael Douglas), father and daughter (Henry Fonda and Jane Fonda), and brother and sister (Warren Beatty and Shirley MacLaine).—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
18 Sep. 2025
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The organization has built an impressive upstart roster around Cade Cunningham, who ascended to borderline superstar status last season.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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Add Trans Forming Liberty to her list of signature, historic artistic achievements–and standing up to the federal government and censorship, and for trans visibility–and Sherald ascends to the stature of most accomplished and important painter this millennium.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Cade Saunders and Elijah Womack both had rushing TDs in the first quarter to accelerate the blowout, and Saunders also had a pick to set up another first-half score.—
Matt Schubert,
Denver Post,
20 Sep. 2025
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Analysts say the shift is accelerating decision-making and increasing the likelihood of military action.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
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Since applicants go through the renewal process every two years, immigration experts say that those with active status have already been screened by the government and given protection from deportation.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
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The app gives owners the option to connect with the owners of their canine's relative, to exchange information about their pets or schedule a playdate.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Mount.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mount. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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