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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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
Henri Robbins, WIRED, 25 Jan. 2024
This $3,000 4K OLED TV has swappable batteries that power the screen — and also a vacuum suction system that can keep the display adhered to walls without traditional mounting.
—Chris Welch, The Verge, 5 Oct. 2023
Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 23 Dec. 2024
With mounting pressures from high inflation, many business owners may be finding themselves in need of an external opinion.
—Jenn Flynn, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Essentially, gasket mounting is when a keyboard’s plate is held into the case around its edges, using strips of foam on either side to isolate the plate from the main case.
—Henri Robbins, WIRED, 25 Jan. 2024
This $3,000 4K OLED TV has swappable batteries that power the screen — and also a vacuum suction system that can keep the display adhered to walls without traditional mounting.
—Chris Welch, The Verge, 5 Oct. 2023
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The year’s mounting censorship controversies ultimately—and inevitably—created a crisis of faith at these institutions, which purportedly exist as repositories of history.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 23 Dec. 2024
With mounting pressures from high inflation, many business owners may be finding themselves in need of an external opinion.
—Jenn Flynn, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mounting
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Herman Miller Jarvis Monitor Arm for $139 This arm mount supports up to 20 pounds and is just as adjustable as the Monoprice.Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 20 Dec. 2024
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Down a hallway, Watts sat at a desk beneath an impressive deer mount, a wooden paddle perched against the office’s doorframe.Jennifer Berry Hawes, ProPublica, 19 Dec. 2024
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However, the protection this unit gives appears to have been defeated as the Ukrainian Air Force reports that increasing numbers of Shaheds are being downed by electronic warfare, or redirected back to Russia.David Hambling, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Ukraine is dramatically increasing its long-range strike arsenal, with a combination of new attack drones, ‘rocket drones’ and cruise missiles; the distinction between drone and cruise missile has blurred into invisibility.David Hambling, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Of course, while rising prices are a concern for ordinary Americans, members of The Forbes 400 list of richest Americans don’t have such concerns.Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Wild snapped a four-game losing streak, scored more than two goals in a game and at least lowered the rising temperature heading into the NHL’s holiday hiatus by rallying for a 4-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday night.Michael Russo, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Pressure is part and parcel of the game in the Premier League, but some players do need more support than others.Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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The party has gained attention in recent weeks after Elon Musk voiced his support for them.Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 Dec. 2024
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When revenue picks up, the business can pay back more, accelerating growth without financial strain.Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
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This bipartisan legislation introduced by Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick and other representatives in 2023 aims to eradicate toxic chemicals in turnout gear while accelerating the development of safer alternatives.Jonathan Sharp, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
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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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While the Federal Reserve has been cutting short-term interest rates, yields at the long end of the curve have been steadily climbing higher.JJ Kinahan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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For a few weeks now, the Jackson 5 have been climbing on the music charts in America.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The legend was himself, a Maui resident who owned 25 acres on the island's Southeastern shore for three decades.Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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The tower is set along the shores of Walt Disney World’s Seven Seas Lagoon and offers great views of the Magic Kingdom.Megan duBois, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Mounting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mounting. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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