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present participle of mount.

Definitions

mounting

[moun-ting] / ˈmaʊn tɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

arising

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ascending climbing rising soaring

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awakening waking waking up

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ascendant assurgent

ADJECTIVE

rising

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ascending climbing growing increasing soaring spiraling surging

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advancing emerging skyrocketing

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going up upsurging

ADJECTIVE

uphill

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skyward

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ascending climbing rising uprising

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acclivous sloping upward toward summit up

Antonyms

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downhill easy facile

NOUN

ascension

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ascent

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climbing flying rise rising scaling soaring

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escalating towering

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declension decline descendancy

NOUN

ascent

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ascendance ascension climb

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ascending climbing lift rise rising scaling spring

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blastoff clambering launch takeoff

Antonyms

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descent landing lowering

NOUN

flight

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arrival departure shuttle transport trip

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aeronautics aviation gliding hop jump navigation soaring voyage winging

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aerial navigation avigation takeoff volitation

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stay

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standing staying waiting

NOUN

frame

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body cage fabric framework physique scaffolding structure

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anatomy architecture build carcass construction enclosure form fringe groundwork hem mount outline scaffold scheme setting shell stage support system trim trimming truss valance

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center disorganization inside interior middle

NOUN

pedestal

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podium

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base bed bottom foot foundation platform plinth stand substructure support

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top

NOUN

setting

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ambience backdrop context environment framework locale location site surroundings

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distance frame horizon jungle perspective set shade shadow

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mise en scène stage set stage setting

Antonyms

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brightness light

Example Sentences

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Mounting fears that artificial intelligence-powered agents could disrupt legacy business sparked a selloff last month as investors scrutinized the underlying quality of private-equity portfolios and their ability to sustain growth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

Mounting concerns about OpenAI’s ability to monetize its $1 trillion of circular deals rattled investors and further solidified Gemini’s lead as investors lauded the tech conglomerate’s full-stack AI infrastructure and unparalleled distribution advantage.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 6, 2026

Mounting war costs and elevated oil prices have led to the worst four-day stretch in Treasuries since last summer.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

Mounting staffing pressures are forcing the agency to act, Bedford said Wednesday at a news conference.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2025

Mounting the horse, he promised to go see him soon as he got back.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns

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