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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3
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
The sprints are full of adrenaline, with races typically lasting around three minutes, involving one ascent and one descent.
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Ben Church, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
Johnson, an ally of the Jacksons, wrote a fulsome tribute that nodded to Jackson’s ascent in Chicago, from building up the Kenwood Oakland Community Organization to founding the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition.
—Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
There have been ascents on Denali and Aconcagua and attempts to swim the English Channel.
—Outside Online, 18 Feb. 2026
None is surprised by his ascent.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
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Ben Church, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
Johnson, an ally of the Jacksons, wrote a fulsome tribute that nodded to Jackson’s ascent in Chicago, from building up the Kenwood Oakland Community Organization to founding the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition.
—Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
There have been ascents on Denali and Aconcagua and attempts to swim the English Channel.
—Outside Online, 18 Feb. 2026
None is surprised by his ascent.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascent
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She's joined on the climb by Becky Connor (Grace Caroline Currey), a fellow adventurer who's been struggling with depression since witnessing her husband, Dan (Mason Gooding), fall to his death while scaling a mountain the year prior.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Feb. 2026
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The likes of Paul Mullin, Ollie Palmer and James McClean, heroes of their climb through the leagues, have been shed to bring in higher-calibre players.—
Graham Ruthven,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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The Cotswolds in the United Kingdom attracts tourists from all over the world for its alluring rolling hills, quaint villages and historic mountains.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Our lovely Skeldale family stands together and suddenly notices the fires burning on other hills all across the countryside.—
Alice Burton,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
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Hilton All-Inclusive Resorts Book by March 31, 2026, to take advantage of Hilton’s Kids & Teens Stay Free promotion at select all-inclusive resorts.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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Her armbar finishes and cage charisma singlehandedly prompted White to begin promotion of women's MMA, with Rousey at the center of his plans.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Feb. 2026
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The Heat then filled the two-way spot vacated by Gardner’s ascension by signing guard Trevor Keels from their G League affiliate, the Sioux Falls Skyforce, to a two-way contract.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Feb. 2026
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Is Meyer’s ascension a foregone conclusion?—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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There was treadmill work, the running deck set at steep inclines, the speed gradually increasing.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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The world outside Silo residents have little idea what's outside, because their video feed shows nothing but scrub, dead trees, and the corpses of deceased cleaners — everything else is obscured by the incline strategically placed around the entrance to the bunker.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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The rise has been especially stark in cities that have been roiled by enforcement surges and protests.—
Isabelle Chapman,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Kwon argues that the proxy for that speculation is the rise in options trading, as opposed to traditional buy-hold-sell retail investor behavior.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
18 Feb. 2026
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But the bill’s advancement was not cause for celebration among the food security advocates who have been calling for state funds to cover the cost of school meal copays for years.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
15 Feb. 2026
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After reporting Rotter, Walker said he was subjected to racial harassment and a hostile working environment, including being denied overtime, training and advancement opportunities, according to court filings.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Ascent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascent. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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