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
Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 28 Feb. 2025
As the years passed, clashes escalated and the death toll mounted, the PKK increasingly turned to militancy.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025
Jin Yu Young, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
But after the first install, in which frame mounts are added to the steering arms, installation is as easy as changing a tire and wheel.
—New Atlas, 15 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Stress-free installation is another perk of the service with technicians available to handle assembly and mounting.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 28 Feb. 2025
As the years passed, clashes escalated and the death toll mounted, the PKK increasingly turned to militancy.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025
Noun
Korea Airports Corporation’s safety standards have come into question, with critics arguing that if the antenna array had been installed on a more easily breakable mount, as in many other airports, the disaster might have been less severe.
—Jin Yu Young, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
But after the first install, in which frame mounts are added to the steering arms, installation is as easy as changing a tire and wheel.
—New Atlas, 15 Feb. 2025
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Verb
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His administration is also insisting such levies will not increase inflation, while encouraging allies to introduce tariffs on China as well.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2025
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Accordingly, with no viable domestic production alternative, prices for end-users would increase.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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No, the Heat were not willing to offer the house at last month’s NBA trading deadline.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2025
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With the latter, the bike offers a range of 70+ miles (112+ km) on a single charge, which, by the way, takes six hours to go from 0 to 100%.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Mar. 2025
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Weak sales have hurt the value of Tesla shares, which had climbed 91% after Election Day, peaking just before Christmas, as investors anticipated Musk and his electric car company would be big winners in Donald Trump’s second term.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN,
10 Mar. 2025
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The Huskies will likely have a chance to climb back into the rankings before the postseason begins with an exceptionally strong showing at the Big East Tournament.—
Staff And Wire Reports,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2025
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Bentley says that 210 grams of 18-karat rose gold is present throughout the Black Rose’s decadent cabin, including on the dashboard, steering wheel, and drive mode selector.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
12 Mar. 2025
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Even with such gains, though, more stocks in the S&P 500 fell than rose.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2025
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She’s been presented with the huge honor of the Chevalier de l’ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters) title at the French Ministry of Culture, and attended the César Film Awards.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
1 Mar. 2025
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The Academy Award-winning actress, 57, was presented with an honorary César award in France on Friday, Feb. 28, for her contributions to film during her three-decade career.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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In the Vaca Range on the east side of the area, elevations rise to 1,400 feet and receive sun late in the day, while vineyards in the Mayacamas Mountains on the west side ascend to a more moderate 500 feet and benefit from afternoon shade.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2025
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While Baylor football descended into football abyss, Joe’s career ascended in banking and private business.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Feb. 2025
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Probably the most significant factor is the company's ever-present pressure to accelerate, even while taking on more and more challenging tasks.—
Ryan Whitwam,
Ars Technica,
10 Mar. 2025
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If Ukraine and the U.S. reach an understanding acceptable to Trump, that could accelerate his administration’s push to peace talks.—
Matthew Lee and Hanna Arhirova,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2025
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Choosing either the Four Seasons or Boulders gives a convenient combination of accommodations, spa, food and access to four of the very best golf courses in greater Scottsdale.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Then finding a solution for them, but more give them the illusion of choice.—
Sangeeta Singh-Kurtz,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Mount.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mount. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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