as in mount
a structure that holds up or serves as a foundation for something else
built a new mounting for the engine
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1
as in increasing
to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number
medical expenses began to mount
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2
as in offering
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 rising
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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Recent Examples of mounting
Kyle Denis, Billboard, 8 May 2025
Inside of Semi-finished Products and Components, goldsmiths and manufacturers will be able to find everything from mountings to clasps.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
The government of Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez has faced mounting pressure to free hundreds of people whose detentions months or years ago have been linked to their political activities.
—Regina Garcia Cano, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
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Noun
From the Caribbean Music Awards to the mounting of several arena shows — April kicked off a season of head-turning announcements for the world of Caribbean music.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 8 May 2025
Inside of Semi-finished Products and Components, goldsmiths and manufacturers will be able to find everything from mountings to clasps.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Verb
The appointment comes as Cascale seeks to sharpen its relevance and authority at a time when the fashion industry is under mounting pressure to demonstrate credible progress on climate action, labor standards and supply chain transparency.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
The government of Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez has faced mounting pressure to free hundreds of people whose detentions months or years ago have been linked to their political activities.
—Regina Garcia Cano, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mounting
Noun
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The bike features aluminum fenders, a bottle cage mount, and extra mounting points on the fork for carrying touring or bikepacking gear.—
Stefan Ionescu
February 13,
New Atlas,
13 Feb. 2026
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An empty mount later seen attached to the doorframe appears to match one deigned for a Google product.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Now, decoupling supply chains are driving manufacturing growth in the West once more, electric vehicles and home heat pumps need to be plugged in, and the makers of AI’s large language models have ever-increasing power needs.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The move marks a broader trend from the brand, which has been increasing its visibility to new markets through the world of sports, and, at the moment, none is hotter than that of F1.—
Blake Buettner,
Robb Report,
5 Feb. 2026
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Mahmood, a close ally of Starmer, is seen as a possible curveball that could re-engage left-wing voters who feel dissatisfied with Labour while also offering concessions to right-wing voters concerned about the immigration crisis.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
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Arizona continues to be extremely sought after for its warm weather, outdoor activities and expansive real estate, offering a little bit of everything for anyone looking to live here.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Lawmakers in European powerhouse Germany have approved a government plan to attract more military recruits as the country tries to boost the ranks of its armed forces in the face of rising concern about the threat posed by Russia.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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Takaichi had earlier laid out a record $783 billion budget for the next fiscal year starting April 1, on top of a $135 billion stimulus package introduced last year to help households with rising living costs.—
CNBC.com staff,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
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The item will come back for a final vote on March 3, and will require support from at least four of the five members to be placed on the June 2 ballot.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
12 Feb. 2026
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Polling shows support for photo ID requirements in elections is widespread in both political parties.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
Verb
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That could be a signal that the pace of layoffs is accelerating.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Alphabet reported fantastic fourth-quarter results on Wednesday, proof that its eye-popping spending on artificial intelligence is accelerating growth across all its businesses.—
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CNBC,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Still, Wuthering Heights is incredibly sympathetic toward Cathy, presenting her as a victim of her circumstances, her father’s financial mismanagement, and Nelly’s cruelty.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
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Into The Sun Entertainment and Italy’s Augustus Group formed in May 2024, is presenting the project.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
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But with no set end date, some workers stay for years, climbing the ranks.—
Miranda Dunlap,
jsonline.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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The stock bounced back some last year, climbing 19%, and is now up 6% in 2026.—
Kristina Partsinevelos,Ari Levy,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Mounting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mounting. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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