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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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
Samantha Conti, WWD, 26 Sep. 2024
Costello has often played this number in concert in recent years, but with a mounting of the musical finally set to take place in London this fall, maybe there’s a reason to sing it with some extra urgency.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 23 June 2024
Aila Slisco, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
As distance from the Holocaust grows, mounting evidence suggests younger generations hold more misperceptions — and in some cases outright denial — about it.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 7 Jan. 2025
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Noun
That work led to the mounting of the exhibition, which runs until Oct. 15.
—Samantha Conti, WWD, 26 Sep. 2024
Costello has often played this number in concert in recent years, but with a mounting of the musical finally set to take place in London this fall, maybe there’s a reason to sing it with some extra urgency.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 23 June 2024
Verb
While health officials have stressed that the overall risk to humans remains low, concerns have been mounting of the potential for more widespread infections.
—Aila Slisco, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
As distance from the Holocaust grows, mounting evidence suggests younger generations hold more misperceptions — and in some cases outright denial — about it.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mounting
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He is survived by his family, a collection of trophy big-game mounts, and generations of bulls in Colorado’s West Elk Wilderness who knew him by bugle, chuckle, and mew.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
19 Feb. 2025
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At nearly 160 pounds without its legs attached, this monster is too heavy for most wall mounts to support.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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Bed count threshold Student housing developments are increasing in size, according to Zachary Westover, associate director of sales and marketing at Up Campus Living, a developer, investor and manager of off-campus student housing and campus-area real estate.—
Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Made to the same exacting standards as its French sibling, there are now over 100 wineries - and to house discerning Milanese - an increasing number of hotels.—
Sarah Turner,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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With prices still rising after the Covid-19 pandemic caused inflation to spike, shoppers at high and low income level are flocking to stores providing the best prices on commodities.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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The Consumer Pulse report showed that 51 percent of shoppers are anxious about the rising cost of living driven by higher energy and housing costs in the winter months.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
WWD,
27 Dec. 2024
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The Context Russia's invasion of Ukraine last week entered its fourth year, with the U.S. previously providing billions in military and humanitarian support.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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And while Republicans control the federal government, their narrow congressional majorities will necessitate at least some Democratic support, particularly in the Senate, to pass such a measure.—
Geoffrey Skelley,
ABC News,
3 Mar. 2025
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That means that any sudden car movements – stopping, accelerating, or turning – could cause the tires to skid on top of the snow.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
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Cavity prevention isn’t just about sugar intake but also the type of foods consumed — sticky foods linger, accelerating enamel decay.—
Maria Sokolina,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
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By presenting MicroStrategy as a bold leader ready to use new technology for major gains, this strategic orientation might set a major precedent in the tech and financial sectors.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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By 2027, digital video ad spending is expected to surpass linear TV, presenting a $50B opportunity for CTV streaming to capitalize on linear TV’s decline.—
Randy Watts,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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Bitcoin has rebounded to over $100,000 after a lull during the holiday period, climbing along with stock markets.—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Every child should know the awe of watching the sun rise over a pristine lake, the challenge of climbing a rugged trail, and the quiet of a night sky untouched by city lights.—
Alex Stout,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Jan. 2025
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Ignoring the problem or delaying action can exacerbate the damage, giving hackers more time to exploit your information.—
Alex Vakulov,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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The Jackson 5 single even manages to re-enter the top 10 on one of them, giving the group a proper Billboard smash yet again, with a track that was released decades ago.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Mounting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mounting. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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