as in ascent
the act or an instance of rising or climbing up
her ascension from the freshman to the varsity team was evidence of how much she had improved in one season
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Recent Examples of ascension
The fiesta features morning mass ascensions, afterglow balloons and lively entertainment.
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Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
There is no timeline for the AI’s ascension to the role, although Okumura said a preparatory committee is in the works.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
Dusk seems resigned to his fate and prepares for his ascension.
—Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2025
Some House Republicans are expressing similar misgivings with the direction the country is headed, warning that Kennedy’s ascension to the top of the HHS threatens to undermine a decades-old trust in vaccines that experts say have saved countless lives.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 10 Sep. 2025
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Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
There is no timeline for the AI’s ascension to the role, although Okumura said a preparatory committee is in the works.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
Dusk seems resigned to his fate and prepares for his ascension.
—Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2025
Some House Republicans are expressing similar misgivings with the direction the country is headed, warning that Kennedy’s ascension to the top of the HHS threatens to undermine a decades-old trust in vaccines that experts say have saved countless lives.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascension
Noun
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The show’s ascent to the top spot during weeks four and five represents a milestone achievement for the Korean entertainment giant.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
24 Sep. 2025
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With the ascent of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman a decade ago and the implementation of reforms that have transformed Saudi society and culture, the mufti’s power waned.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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The route then continues through Ruxton Creek, before starting the steep climb up the walls of Engelmann Canyon.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Sep. 2025
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The Chasm is a mockumentary comedy following an overconfident climber who, after losing his best friend and climbing partner to unexpected and unfortunate circumstances, chooses to proceed solo on a historic and potentially fatal rock climb.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Ascension.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascension. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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