MOUNTED Synonyms: 118 Similar and Opposite Words

mounted

verb

past tense of mount

as in increased

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

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as in offered

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 climbed

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 mounted However, the reaction on Capitol Hill — where Coupang has mounted an extensive lobbying effort — has not been universal outrage. — Justin Papp, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026 Black, Latino, LGBTQ+, and progressive shoppers — some of Target’s core customer base — have mounted boycotts and national protests. — Tejal Patel, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026 Computers mounted on vehicles can face vibration, temperature changes, and limited space. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026 On it, a large plaque is mounted that also has Dolly’s name and their wedding date. — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 30 Aug. 2026 Vandalism There have been increasing reports of people vandalizing mounted ALPR cameras nationwide. — Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2026 As survivors grappled with the aftermath, criticism of the burials mounted. — ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026 Out back, a single monoshock is mounted to the massive single-sided swingarm that carries the solo rear wheel shod in a wiiiide 305/30R20 Kenda meat. — William Roberson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 Another really handy feature that XTU has included is a magnetic instant snap-in magnetic mount, which locks in securely to the bottom of the camera allowing for it to be mounted in various ways – selfie stick, tripod, dashcam or on a helmet. — New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2026

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Additionally, writing longer, more detailed descriptions of concerns (over 100 words) significantly increased response rates.

— Paul Hsieh, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Overall, the budget increased by $720,000 since September 2025, Korfanta said.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of increased

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Chinese authorities have reported seven deaths and more than 550 missing, while Nepal’s disaster agency said the death toll had climbed to 669 with 2,426 people missing.

— Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Casey’s social team found its penetration with Gen Z has climbed 600 basis points over the past three years based on engagement.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026

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Japan’s 10-year yield reached its highest level since August 1996, while Germany’s benchmark yield rose to a 2011 high.

— Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026
The Colorado River also rose briefly just upstream from where Bright Angel Creek empties into the river, in response to the sudden influx of water, according to the river gauge on the geologic survey, but quickly adjusted.

— Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of rose

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The case is nearly 30 years old, which has affected the kind of evidence presented in court.

— Jonathan Landrum Jr, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
Following Abloh’s death in November 2021, Kamara was appointed as art and image director and presented his first show, Spring/Summer 2023, in Paris that year.

— Luke Leitch, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of presented

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Other, more peripheral allies of the president have also ascended over the past year to wield more outside influence on certain issues — among them, Republican operative Roger Stone.

— Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 31 Aug. 2026
At that time, his eldest daughter, Maria Adelaide, ascended to the throne—a succession made possible by the abolition of the Salic Law, which had restricted the line of succession to males only.

— Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of ascended

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In 1950, only about 11% of Mission residents would have been considered Latino, according to the California Migration Museum, but by the 1970s, that number had swelled to nearly half.

— Marissa J. Lang, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026
The rocks and melted water suddenly swelled the rivers in the valleys below, causing torrents of water that swept buildings, bridges and earth downstream in Tibet and Nepal.

— CBS News, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of swelled

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Several heavy explosions shook Kuhestak, with fireballs that lighted up the night sky, according to security camera recordings carried by the semiofficial news agency Fars.

— David Rising, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
The ideas that traveled furthest were carried by story rather than analysis.

— Bryan Adams, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026

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