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
The mountain received several feet of snow after his disappearance was reported, complicating search efforts.
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John Laconte, The Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2025
The pair shared the happy news in a joint Instagram post on March 1, with two photos of them kissing at the altar, surrounded by blue and purple flowers and a breathtaking mountain backdrop.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
Rangers appreciate the annual cleanups led by climbers, and although some older climbers prefer their status as outlaws, even the cranky big-wall pirates muster for mountain rescues.
—Brad Wieners, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
In North Carolina, 400-500 acres have burned in the Blue Ridge mountains near the towns of Tryon and Saluda, forcing residents to evacuate.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025
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John Laconte, The Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2025
The pair shared the happy news in a joint Instagram post on March 1, with two photos of them kissing at the altar, surrounded by blue and purple flowers and a breathtaking mountain backdrop.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
Rangers appreciate the annual cleanups led by climbers, and although some older climbers prefer their status as outlaws, even the cranky big-wall pirates muster for mountain rescues.
—Brad Wieners, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
In North Carolina, 400-500 acres have burned in the Blue Ridge mountains near the towns of Tryon and Saluda, forcing residents to evacuate.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mountain
Noun
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The core motion module is capable of a maximum joint torque of 300 N·m, a peak torque density of 203 N·m/kg, and exceptional mobility with a walking speed of 2 m/s, along with a natural human-like gait.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
8 Mar. 2025
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And this measured approach hasn’t softened prices across the board: the county remains a seller’s market, and overall luxury values remain near historic peaks.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Walmart's push shows how rising geopolitical tensions are set to reshape global supply chains and pile pressure on U.S. consumers already grappling with cost-of-living stresses.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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The trestle will require the installation of some 1,200 36-inch steel piles covering an area of 400,000 square feet with the top of the pile being 10 feet above the Patapsco’s mean high-water line, according to the Army Corps.—
Michelle Deal-Zimmerman,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Mar. 2025
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The Sound of Music where the camera swoops over the Austrian alps and zeros in on a distant Julie Andrews dancing in a mountain meadow.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 Jan. 2025
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The large lake nuzzles its way deep down among the jagged and snowy alps, straddling the border of Italy and Switzerland.—
Kevin Koenig,
Robb Report,
16 July 2024
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That seems like a ton to pay a guy who did not even start on his own team last year.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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This ability sees her cover a ton of space every quickly, with up to two dashes in quick succession, the first of which can send Waylay into the sky.—
Mike Stubbs,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Join 376 others in the comments View Comments Entertainer Kid Rock posted a video of himself shooting a stack of Bud Light cases.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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But there were a number of vital steps in between those basic actions for astro stacks that proved either fiddly or time consuming, or both.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Feb. 2025
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He is survived by his family, a collection of trophy big-game mounts, and generations of bulls in Colorado’s West Elk Wilderness who knew him by bugle, chuckle, and mew.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
19 Feb. 2025
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At nearly 160 pounds without its legs attached, this monster is too heavy for most wall mounts to support.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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This Asian Destination Was Named the Most Welcoming in the World — and It's Called the '8th Wonder of the World' by Locals Where to Stay Sam & Lola’s Surrounded by coconut and mango trees on the hill between Pehebiya Beach and Hiriketiya Bay are two A-frame pool villas.—
Katie Lockhart,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2025
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Its sharp lines and stucco finish nod to traditional Mexican architecture, contrasting with the nearby rolling hills.—
Silvia Benedetti,
ARTnews.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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Alongside the new handsets, Xiaomi showed off a slew of other devices.—
Simon Hill,
WIRED,
4 Mar. 2025
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The bottom half featured a slew of interesting results.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Mountain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mountain. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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