mounting

[ moun-ting ]

noun

1. the act of a person or thing that mounts. mount.
2. something that serves as a mount, support, setting, or the like:

   a new mounting for an heirloom jewel.

mounting

/ ˈmaʊntɪŋ /

noun

1. another word for mount 1

Other Words From

• un·mounting adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of mounting¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; mount ¹, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

But analysts are warning of new risks, as President-elect Donald Trump promises a mix of tax cuts, tariffs and migrant deportations that some say are likely to keep pressure mounting on businesses and consumers.

From BBC

But it turns out this chemical process, in which bacteria, molds or yeasts break down sugar to create simpler compounds, could help alleviate the mounting crisis of food waste.

From Salon

But amid mounting pressure, he said in a statement on Tuesday he must take "personal and institutional responsibility".

From BBC

The archbishop had faced mounting pressure to resign after it emerged that he had failed to act on reports of Smyth's abuse of more than 100 boys and young men.

From BBC

Mazón, in particular, has come under mounting pressure for his administration’s response on the day the flash floods struck.

From BBC

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