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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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Many households are entering the new year without emergency savings and with mounting debt.

From MarketWatch

Pressure had been mounting for McDonald to turn around the business, including from Wilson, who had been publicly criticizing him and the company for killing innovation and “losing its cool.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Japan’s new prime minister faces mounting fiscal challenges, including slow growth and limited political momentum for reform.

From Barron's

Pressure is mounting, and saltwater is being kicked out over vast distances.

From The Wall Street Journal

However, Sacks faces mounting criticism for potential overreach.

From Barron's

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.