1
as in peak
an elevation of land higher than a hill
my cousin likes to climb mountains just because she can
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2
as in loads
a considerable amount
receives a mountain of mail every year for the holidays
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3
as in pile
a quantity of things thrown or stacked on one another
he piled a mountain of mashed potatoes on his plate
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Recent Examples of mountain
Spread over 1,500 acres, the low-density development also mirrors the authentic Western personality of the neighboring mountain town of Driggs.
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 6 June 2025
For decades, the Chancellor and his followers have lived in the remote Austrian mountain village of Hallstatt.
—Shannon Carlin, Time, 6 June 2025
The decision to spotlight indigenous cuisine and products is somewhat of a course correction for the mountain’s tourist attractions.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 5 June 2025
The clip transitioned into a few family photos before showcasing videos of his children doing impressive flips and jumps down the mountain, with the ease of professionals.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 27 May 2025
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Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 6 June 2025
For decades, the Chancellor and his followers have lived in the remote Austrian mountain village of Hallstatt.
—Shannon Carlin, Time, 6 June 2025
The decision to spotlight indigenous cuisine and products is somewhat of a course correction for the mountain’s tourist attractions.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 5 June 2025
The clip transitioned into a few family photos before showcasing videos of his children doing impressive flips and jumps down the mountain, with the ease of professionals.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mountain
Noun
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Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2025
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2025
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So Julie has become the master of this realm inside the cave and inside this enormous pile of bones.—
Ari Daniel,
Smithsonian Magazine,
12 June 2025
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Add a small pile of firewood to keep the soil cool and damp and provide a spot for firefly egg-laying. Plant more native plants from your climate zone, like goldenrod, Joe Pye weed, milkweed, or switchgrass.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
11 June 2025
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In a quaint village nestled high in the Swiss alps, an enigmatic domed building towers above the sloped rooftops.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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The range is equivalent in size and shape to the Swiss alps.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
13 May 2025
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There are some youth, but there’s a ton of growth taking place.—
Benjamin Royer,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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There were signs written with Japanese and Chinese characters, and tons of traditional Asian motifs, like gold coins, dragons, lucky cats, and lanterns.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2025
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Tables will be pre-set, with a stack of plates and roll ups, the term for napkins rolled around a set of silverware.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2025
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That, in turn, creates friction and resistance to the job of overhauling entire software stacks, databases, and other existing infrastructure that will be necessary.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
17 June 2025
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There appears to be no off-ramp yet, as the destruction and death toll mount in both countries.—
Robin Wright,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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As global pressure mounts, poorly prepared firms will be the first to suffer.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
Noun
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And the drive system also comes with an auto hold function to prevent rollback on steep inclines, as well as catering for hill starts.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 June 2025
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Galena, Illinois One of the Midwest’s most picturesque and historic small-town gems sits in the rolling hills of northwest Illinois near the Mississippi River.—
Noreen Kompanik,
Boston Herald,
15 June 2025
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Analyst Christopher Nardone recently raised his price target on the stock to $192 per share from $173 citing a slew of positive catalysts ahead.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
7 June 2025
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Despite winning a slew of competitions — including the European Title at age 13 and the World Championship at 15 — the only person Daley looked forward to seeing in the stands was his father.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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“Mountain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mountain. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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