1
as in peak
an elevation of land higher than a hill
my cousin likes to climb mountains just because she can
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2
as in loads
a considerable amount
receives a mountain of mail every year for the holidays
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3
as in pile
a quantity of things thrown or stacked on one another
he piled a mountain of mashed potatoes on his plate
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Recent Examples of mountain
At least 200 homes were damaged after torrential rains triggered a deadly flash flood that killed three people, including two children, as waters rapidly swept through a mountain village in New Mexico, authorities said on July 10.
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Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 11 July 2025
Artworks are inspired by the mountains of Jasper, the Boreal Forest, and images of strength, family, resistance, nature, and ceremony.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
The fire has scorched around 20 acres of land on the mountain, but no structures were lost, the department said.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 1 July 2025
Imagine standing atop a mountain, gazing at the vast landscape below, trying to make sense of the world around you.
—Ben Verghese, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 11 July 2025
Artworks are inspired by the mountains of Jasper, the Boreal Forest, and images of strength, family, resistance, nature, and ceremony.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
The fire has scorched around 20 acres of land on the mountain, but no structures were lost, the department said.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 1 July 2025
Imagine standing atop a mountain, gazing at the vast landscape below, trying to make sense of the world around you.
—Ben Verghese, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mountain
Noun
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From the peaks of the Southern Alps to the geothermal wonders of Rotorua, the country offers a unique blend of natural beauty and modern living.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Halfway through 2025, reported cases have already surpassed 1,274 − the peak for all of 2019.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
6 July 2025
Noun
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Clean up piles of footwear scattered across the floor and stay organized with a shoe storage cabinet.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
2 July 2025
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The Wall Street Journal wrote about how the robots are getting flipped over, stuck in snow piles and some students have been found to sit on them, or trip over them, when drinking.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
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This time, nine people are brought together in the Austrian alps for treatment under Masha.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
2 July 2025
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In a quaint village nestled high in the Swiss alps, an enigmatic domed building towers above the sloped rooftops.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
Noun
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While opting for the white colorway will offer coastal appeal, like the brand’s Loire headboard, this one has tons of fabric options to personalize its design to match your aesthetic.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
14 July 2025
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An ideal tennis bag for players who need to carry a ton of gear or like to tote the entire family’s worth of rackets, the Wilson Shift Super Tour 9 is a great option.—
Will Porter,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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Prioritizing Interoperability Within Your Organization When purchasing new software for your tech stack, interoperability is an important consideration.—
Cynthia Tee,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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The center stack is nearly devoid of physical controls with just a rotary shifter and volume dial.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Influencers and brand accounts can afford to adapt to the higher standards, investing in ring lights and phone mounts, while the rest of us wrestle with our iPhone camera apps.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
9 July 2025
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The handlebar sports a SP Connect smartphone mount and integrated Supernova headlight that – along with the tail-light – comes on automatically when darkness starts to fall.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 July 2025
Noun
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If finding indoor shelter is not an option: Avoid open fields, the top of a hill, or a ridge top.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 July 2025
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Just as runners map their route to avoid unnecessary hills or dangerous intersections, project leaders must anticipate obstacles and plan alternative pathways.—
Sarah Edwards,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Player Replacements for the Event The grind of the nearly every week nature of the sport right now is starting to take its toll, as a slew of players were absent from this event, some with lingering injuries and others with pre-arranged conflicts.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Fortunately for the third-year pro, players are allowed 10 fouls in Summer League games rather than the usual six, so Walsh’s slew of violations didn’t limit his playing time.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
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“Mountain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mountain. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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