MOUNT Synonyms: 170 Similar and Opposite Words

mount 1 of 3

verb

Definition of mount

as in to increase

to become greater in extent, volume, amount, or number medical expenses began to mount

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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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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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mount

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noun (1)

ˈmau̇nt

as in mountain

an elevation of land higher than a hill Mount Everest

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mount

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noun (2)

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

Verb

At this point, the AI economy is like a drunk guy who managed to mount a tiger. — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 3 Sep. 2026 The suit comes as Parks-Shaw, a council member since 2019, is one of four candidates mounting a campaign to succeed Mayor Quinton Lucas when his term ends next year. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026

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Yuriko Nakao | Getty Images The debasement trade is gaining new traction on Wall Street as concern over the size and cost of the budget deficit mounts. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026 Ideal for exploring our own solar system, the Celestron PowerSeeker 80EQ comes with 20mm and 4mm eyepieces, a 3x Barlow lens, a German equatorial mount, finderscope and Starry Night astronomy software. — Chris McMullen, Space.com, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mount

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Verb

There are also increasing concerns that the Russia-Ukraine war could escalate, amid reports that CIA chief John Ratcliffe have made a secretive Moscow trip to warn Russia against attacking NATO.

— Justina Lee, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Friday starts dry in the Twin Cities with clouds and temperatures increasing through the afternoon.

— Joseph Dames, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of increase

Verb

Sweet Stack offers a variety of flavors, including plain, strawberry, mango, lemon, thai tea and brown sugar.

— Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026
Former Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aronberg, a Democrat, said Uthmeier likely wasn’t called to testify because the grand jury didn’t want to offer him immunity.

— Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of offer

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After successfully climbing over some large rocks and a fence, Bellin made her way to the East Shore Bike Trail and walked barefoot and injured back to the beach.

— Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
When summer hits and strong afternoon light pours through west- and south-facing glass, all that natural light turns into heat and your electric bill climbs with it.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of climb

Noun

The Chinese state news agency Xinhua, citing the country’s water resources ministry, said a new lake formed after Wednesday’s floods high in the mountains had largely drained.

— Victoria Milko, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Some thirty thousand tourists visited annually to soak in the mountain’s mineral springs and sip from a geyser of warm fizzy water.

— Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of mountain

Verb

But rising bond yields make safer government debt more attractive relative to stocks, while also reducing the present value investors assign to companies’ future earnings.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
At the same time, waste is still piling up and resale’s environmental footprint is rising.

— Bella Webb, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of rise

Verb

The decision to present Nico to the St James’ crowd ahead of the West Bromwich Albion Carabao Cup tie was inspired, perpetuating the positivity brought about by the training-ground announcement and opening-day Liverpool draw.

— George Caulkin, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
The order Graf read from the bench outlined the evidence presented during the hearing, ruling that the prosecution had met the threshold of probable cause and can still pursue the death penalty.

— Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of present

Verb

After passing through Denver, expect to ascend the Rockies, glide over Utah’s salt flats, past red rock canyons, and along the Sierra Nevadas.

— Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026
While both the primary and secondary suites live on the main level, an ascending staircase leads you up to a dedicated workspace and additional sleeping accommodations courtesy of a sleeper sofa.

— Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 1 Sep. 2026

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