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 A. Graham, The Atlantic, 11 May 2026
In England chaos reaches its zenith when a Kentishman named Jack Cade, encouraged by York (who has been sent to put down a revolt in Ireland), mounts an insurrection that plays havoc in the streets of London.
—Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
In their efforts to win the race, the Soviets push their reactors too hard, prompting a meltdown — the NASA crew mounts a bold rescue mission, taking their Soviet counterparts on board.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Peter sits with Karton on his mattress, talking and laughing, before Peter mounts him.
—Andrew Durbin, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026
When the nefarious Red Ribbon Army mounts a comeback, Piccolo and Gohan are the only fighters standing in its way.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026
Beneath its genre surface, the film mounts a pointed examination of xenophobia and social exclusion, refracted through the lens of Korea’s breakneck modernization and its attendant ecological and geopolitical anxieties.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 Mar. 2026
Above the screen was a holder with two sturdy brackets, where Lama mounts his cellphone.
—Rachel Swan, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2026
Along with several other teachers, Aziz is put on administrative leave and forced to eventually defend himself in a kangaroo court, where a state attorney mounts evidence of Aziz’s supposedly seditious behavior.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
Just steps from the Brea Mall, the Brea Gallery focuses on contemporary work by living artists and mounts four exhibitions a year, gallery director Katie Chidester said.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
Starbase sports two launch mounts, the second of which will see its first action as soon as next Tuesday (May 19), when Starship Flight 12 is scheduled to lift off.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 13 May 2026
Pole mounts are a good option for anglers that may not have a trolling motor — like kayak anglers.
—Chad Morgenthaler, Outdoor Life, 13 May 2026
From bathroom light fixtures and mini pendant lights to table lamps and living room flush mounts, there's something for every room of the house.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 11 May 2026
Retailer profit margins are chronically slim — and during rapid crude price increases even negative — giving them an incentive to raise prices quickly as the cost of crude and of refined gas mounts — and to try to hold the higher prices steady to recover their margins as their other costs call.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
In Minneapolis, a former World War II facility manufacturing five-inch gun mounts for Navy vessels turns the former ordnance plant into an industrial park.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
Tammy, who started her career as a jockey, showed up at the barn more than 30 years ago looking for mounts.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
Verb
The Iran war will pose a challenge for Vance, Rubio, or any other administration official who mounts a run.
—David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 11 May 2026
In England chaos reaches its zenith when a Kentishman named Jack Cade, encouraged by York (who has been sent to put down a revolt in Ireland), mounts an insurrection that plays havoc in the streets of London.
—Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
In their efforts to win the race, the Soviets push their reactors too hard, prompting a meltdown — the NASA crew mounts a bold rescue mission, taking their Soviet counterparts on board.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Peter sits with Karton on his mattress, talking and laughing, before Peter mounts him.
—Andrew Durbin, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026
When the nefarious Red Ribbon Army mounts a comeback, Piccolo and Gohan are the only fighters standing in its way.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026
Beneath its genre surface, the film mounts a pointed examination of xenophobia and social exclusion, refracted through the lens of Korea’s breakneck modernization and its attendant ecological and geopolitical anxieties.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 Mar. 2026
Above the screen was a holder with two sturdy brackets, where Lama mounts his cellphone.
—Rachel Swan, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2026
Along with several other teachers, Aziz is put on administrative leave and forced to eventually defend himself in a kangaroo court, where a state attorney mounts evidence of Aziz’s supposedly seditious behavior.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
Noun
But as the evidence mounts, scientists continue to puzzle over the pleasant surprise—how are vaccines that target specific pathogens inadvertently shielding our minds from deterioration?
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
Just steps from the Brea Mall, the Brea Gallery focuses on contemporary work by living artists and mounts four exhibitions a year, gallery director Katie Chidester said.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
Starbase sports two launch mounts, the second of which will see its first action as soon as next Tuesday (May 19), when Starship Flight 12 is scheduled to lift off.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 13 May 2026
Pole mounts are a good option for anglers that may not have a trolling motor — like kayak anglers.
—Chad Morgenthaler, Outdoor Life, 13 May 2026
From bathroom light fixtures and mini pendant lights to table lamps and living room flush mounts, there's something for every room of the house.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 11 May 2026
Retailer profit margins are chronically slim — and during rapid crude price increases even negative — giving them an incentive to raise prices quickly as the cost of crude and of refined gas mounts — and to try to hold the higher prices steady to recover their margins as their other costs call.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
In Minneapolis, a former World War II facility manufacturing five-inch gun mounts for Navy vessels turns the former ordnance plant into an industrial park.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
Tammy, who started her career as a jockey, showed up at the barn more than 30 years ago looking for mounts.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mounts
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China’s drive for technological self-sufficiency channels ever more resources into expanding industrial capacity, which, against a backdrop of weak domestic demand, only increases its dependence on exports.—
Neil Shearing,
Time,
20 May 2026
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Furthermore, heat increases electrical resistance for EV batteries and chargers, resulting in longer, more taxing charging sessions.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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In the latest round of budget offers Thursday evening, the House didn’t include money for two programs championed by first lady Casey DeSantis — a cancer research innovation fund and a food testing program.—
Gray Rohrer,
Sun Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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The restaurant offers Latin American dishes in a restaurant known for its vibrant ambiance and cocktails.—
Evan Moore
May 14,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
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The amount that can be contributed to a Roth IRA is phased out as MAGI rises.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Now the summer road trip season is approaching, when gasoline demand traditionally rises.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
20 May 2026
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This beachfront location overlooking the iconic Hanalei Bay, with the waterfall-striated Hihimanu, Nāmolokama, and Māmalahoa mountains in the distance, has to be one of the prettiest on the planet.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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Covering roughly 260 kilometers from Glasgow to the west coast of Scotland, the West Highland Line is one of the most beautiful routes in the world, offering an ever-changing landscape of rugged mountains, mirror-like lochs, and remote moorlands.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
18 May 2026
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Officials removed older metal supports to make the monument's interior fully visible, and future plans include installing the tomb's monumental double-leaf Macedonian marble door and restoring parts of the sphinx sculptures that once guarded the entrance.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Keeping productions local supports crews, businesses, and families who rely on the industry.—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Throughout, visiting tourist Madeleine (Kristen Stewart) stuffs her face with every kind of meat, vegetable and carb while her father Phil (Woody Harrelson) is the one whose stomach miraculously swells.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
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Buffett recently acknowledged displeasure with the investing backdrop as Berkshire's cash hoard swells to a record nearing $400 billion.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Hilton’s position is not just bad for California but presents a risk to women everywhere.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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Taking each brand partner’s DNA into account, Hansae creates mood boards and presents trends in a way that fits their image.—
SJ Studio,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Tuesday, May 19Now 15%-lit, the waxing crescent moon climbs slightly higher and is now halfway between Venus and Jupiter, above.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Among non-Sherpa climbers, the record is held by British guide Kenton Cool, who has accomplished the feat 19 times, followed by American climbers Dave Hahn and Garrett Madison, with 15 climbs each.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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“Mounts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mounts. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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