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mounting

[moun-ting] / ˈmaʊn tɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
arising
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ascending climbing rising soaring
STRONG
awakening waking waking up
WEAK
ascendant assurgent
ADJECTIVE
rising
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ascending climbing growing increasing soaring spiraling surging
STRONG
advancing emerging skyrocketing
WEAK
going up upsurging
ADJECTIVE
uphill
Synonyms
STRONGEST
skyward
STRONG
ascending climbing rising uprising
WEAK
acclivous sloping upward toward summit up
Antonyms
WEAK
downhill easy facile
NOUN
ascension
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ascent
STRONG
climbing flying rise rising scaling soaring
WEAK
escalating towering
Antonyms
WEAK
declension decline descendancy
NOUN
ascent
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ascendance ascension climb
STRONG
ascending climbing lift rise rising scaling spring
WEAK
blastoff clambering launch takeoff
Antonyms
WEAK
descent landing lowering
NOUN
flight
Synonyms
STRONGEST
arrival departure shuttle transport trip
STRONG
aeronautics aviation gliding hop jump navigation soaring voyage winging
WEAK
aerial navigation avigation takeoff volitation
Antonyms
STRONGEST
stay
WEAK
standing staying waiting
NOUN
frame
Synonyms
STRONGEST
body cage fabric framework physique scaffolding structure
STRONG
anatomy architecture build carcass construction enclosure form fringe groundwork hem mount outline scaffold scheme setting shell stage support system trim trimming truss valance
Antonyms
STRONG
center disorganization inside interior middle
NOUN
pedestal
Synonyms
STRONGEST
podium
STRONG
base bed bottom foot foundation platform plinth stand substructure support
Antonyms
STRONG
top
NOUN
setting
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ambience backdrop context environment framework locale location site surroundings
STRONG
distance frame horizon jungle perspective set shade shadow
WEAK
mise en scène stage set stage setting
Antonyms
STRONG
brightness light

Example Sentences

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Sacks and other advisers have brushed aside mounting concerns about AI, arguing that the economic benefits of the technology will make it more popular.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The Lakers are fighting for playoff seeding with four games left before the postseason, but with two consecutive losses and major injuries mounting, they have slipped to fourth in the West, a half-game behind Denver.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

It comes amid mounting concerns about the impact of social media and digital technology on children's wellbeing, safety and development.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Reports describe last-minute efforts to hold onto the job and mounting frustration over stalled prosecutions and the handling of high-profile files tied to Jeffrey Epstein.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

But he bowing low to the fallen, bade them farewell, and mounting rode away into battle.

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien