1
as in climb
the act or an instance of rising or climbing up
our plane broke through some heavy low clouds during its ascent and leveled off once we were above them
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2
as in hill
an upward slope
we'd reached the final ascent of the trail to the summit
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as in promotion
a raising or a state of being raised to a higher rank or position
his long, gradual ascent into the ranks of management
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Recent Examples of ascent
Among those in his group were evangelical Christians, some of whom are drawn by the belief that God promised the land of Israel to the Jews, who would rule it until the return of Jesus to Jerusalem for the rapture and to lead their ascent to Heaven.
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Gabe Joselow,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
In other words, if Jay-Z’s ascent becomes shorthand for Black progress, then the critique of the system that continues to oppress those at the margins starts to fade.
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Jabari M. Evans,
The Conversation,
24 June 2026
After Harriman posted a second video about the rise of the Reform party, Right-wing commentators accused him of equating Reform’s ascent to the Holocaust.
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News Desk,
Artforum,
24 June 2026
There was a documentary about their ascent and collaborations with Dua Lipa, Lady Gaga, Selena Gomez, and more.
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José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
23 June 2026
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Gabe Joselow,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
In other words, if Jay-Z’s ascent becomes shorthand for Black progress, then the critique of the system that continues to oppress those at the margins starts to fade.
—
Jabari M. Evans,
The Conversation,
24 June 2026
After Harriman posted a second video about the rise of the Reform party, Right-wing commentators accused him of equating Reform’s ascent to the Holocaust.
—
News Desk,
Artforum,
24 June 2026
There was a documentary about their ascent and collaborations with Dua Lipa, Lady Gaga, Selena Gomez, and more.
—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascent
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Frankie is the only woman on the book's climb.
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And that climb is, for the most part, pretty mesmerizing.
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From the bar of his restaurant Dorfman, pointed across the valley to a hill wherea Hezbollah flag once flew.
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Before this year, the production record was held by a 2022 Porsche 911 Turbo S that was pulled off the production line, outfitted with a roll cage and a fuel cell, and then sent up the hill at the hands of local legend David Donner in 9 minutes and 53 seconds.
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That’s exactly how Comber — now store director, after a promotion — has used it.
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Amron, Dane, Amanda and Alondra bring deep relationships and a modern understanding of the business, and Chinazam and Kashia have each earned these promotions through hard work and strong instincts.
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Monterey, California Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Experience the magic of the world’s largest air-balloon festival when more than 500 balloons, from sunrise ascensions to glowing night balloons, lift off from Balloon Fiesta Park in October.
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What can the Jets learn from Carolina’s ascension?
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San Miguel Sheriff's Office Investigators said firefighters and EMS crews drove up the pass and found the driver, a 58-year-old man from Phoenix, who had walked 150 feet up a small incline from where the SUV had come to a stop on its top.
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At the same time, make other aspects of your walk more challenging, like the duration, incline, or pace.
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Rodrigo’s other beloved trends, like vintage mod and indie sleaze, are also on the rise on the site.
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The results in New York affirm that socialists are on the rise and likely will field a presidential candidate in 2028.
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Audit your current succession planning process this quarter and implement a mechanism that allows employees to self-nominate for advancement opportunities, ensuring that career trajectories are shaped by direct employee input rather than managerial assumptions.
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“Ascent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascent. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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