MOUNTING Synonyms: 149 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈmau̇n-tiŋ

Definition of mounting

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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mounting

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verb

present participle of mount

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

Noun

The frame, featuring foot rests in lieu of pedals, sits closer to the ground for easier mounting, and the battery has been repositioned to give the glider a lower, more stable center of gravity. — Sasha Richie, Dallas Morning News, 24 Mar. 2026 This keyboard has a traditional Alice-style ergonomic layout with gasket mounting, a great typing sound, and smooth switches from the factory. — Henri Robbins, Wired News, 3 Mar. 2026

Verb

The ecommerce upstart, which quickly outstripped legacy rivals like H&M and Zara in online apparel sales during the pandemic, saw its New York, then London, listing aspirations unravel amid mounting regulatory and political scrutiny. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026 The fall semester at California State University, Long Beach, has begun, but frustration is mounting as hundreds of students have yet to move into their dorm rooms this week. — Rina Nakano, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mounting

Recent Examples of Synonyms for mounting

Noun

The head of the buck was partially mounted when it was measured during late March, but the back of the mount was still open, so the CBM officials could inspect the skull plate and the base of the antlers.

— Richard P. Smith, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026
Related Stories Also revealed in the trailer are Chocobo mounts, a grappling hook and the new Summon Typhon and open-world exploration via parachute.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of mount

Verb

The team stopped at 800 N because increasing the load further would require additional protective equipment, with a separate destructive limit test planned.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026
Rattlesnake sightings are increasing across Texas, with warnings issued at schools and athletic fields.

— Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of increasing

Verb

Its rise also marks the beginning of the Hindu celebration of Pitru Paksha, during which worshippers perform rites to honor ancestors by offering prayers and food to past members of their families.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 31 Aug. 2026
The Mamdani administration has taken encouraging steps, including offering free naloxone by mail through its Just in Case campaign and investing $12 million to train and employ 500 additional peer specialists.

— Joel Teron, New York Daily News, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of offering

Noun

Yet, earlier this month, I, my fellow editors and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration personnel were informed that support for the Arctic Report Card — our flagship annual report since 2006 — is canceled.

— Twila Moon, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2026
Demographic experts are cautiously optimistic about the new scheme, which appears to offer more sustained and holistic support for families.

— Angelica Ang, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of support

Verb

Insulet’s international growth has been accelerating, with revenue rising between 30% and 32%, and full-year earnings per share growth anticipated to jump more than 30% from a year earlier.

— Harvey Stober, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
Artificial intelligence is accelerating the trend by helping organizations analyze data faster and act on it more effectively.

— Dirk Naylor, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of accelerating

Verb

The Unifrance Rendez-Vous is about to get underway, with the French distributors presenting their wares to international buyers.

— Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2026
Rather than presenting Zumthor’s work through drawings or conventional architectural documentation, Wenders trains his camera on the people who encounter, inhabit and build these spaces, letting the buildings unfold from the inside.

— Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of presenting

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