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
In 2008, Gaston suffered a stroke, and Kathrin began her ascent of the Glock enterprise.
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Simon Akam, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026
Pilot Victor Glover Pilot Victor Glover, 49, plays an essential role during Artemis II's ascent and entry, manually piloting the spacecraft and taking charge of flight information, according to NASA.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Retail was once one of the hottest sectors of private equity, but the ascent of Amazon and the growth of ecommerce spurred many PE firms to exit the space.
—Luisa Beltran, Sportico.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Thick or layered clouds can violate flight rules by obscuring visibility and increasing the risk of lightning strikes triggered by the rocket’s ascent.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
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Simon Akam, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026
Pilot Victor Glover Pilot Victor Glover, 49, plays an essential role during Artemis II's ascent and entry, manually piloting the spacecraft and taking charge of flight information, according to NASA.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Retail was once one of the hottest sectors of private equity, but the ascent of Amazon and the growth of ecommerce spurred many PE firms to exit the space.
—Luisa Beltran, Sportico.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Thick or layered clouds can violate flight rules by obscuring visibility and increasing the risk of lightning strikes triggered by the rocket’s ascent.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascent
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Orlando City heads west after a two-week break, trying to snap out of a brutal early-season slump, but the Lions face a steep climb against a Los Angeles FC squad that hasn’t conceded a goal this year.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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Whether the pullback is technical or fundamental Another consideration is whether gold's recent drop actually signals a true turning point or is simply a reset after a rapid climb.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Built in the late nineteen-twenties, the park sits on more than eight acres at the foot of the hill where Carlsberg ran its original brewery, and is ringed by apartment blocks, schools, and churches.—
Eric Klinenberg,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The WooSox scored twice more in the 10th, and the hill proved too much for the local nine to climb.—
Staff Report,
Twin Cities,
6 Apr. 2026
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Sometimes, ballpark promotions work out just great.—
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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As Shivers loosely acknowledged, his promotion comes at a pivotal time for his agency as The Team is currently up for sale following the scandal that surrounded founder Casey Wasserman over his inclusion in the Epstein Files.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2026
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But stopping there would be downright dismissive of Jalen Johnson’s ascension.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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One of the questions that could play a big role in determining the Padres’ level of success in 2026 is whether Randy Vásquez can continue his ascension from scrappy back-of-the-rotation pitcher to a guy that can be counted on for quality innings start after start.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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The seven-mile Torreya Challenge Loop steadily climbs and dips, meandering over creeks, an old forest road, and blackberry brambles, following a ridge where mountain laurels bloom in the spring, and visitors can find the steepest incline in the park.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Apr. 2026
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Camp Jeep is another main attraction, which allows riders to experience a thrilling 28-foot incline and other obstacles in a Jeep driven by a professional driver.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Many Americans have been concerned to see the recent rise in gasoline prices here at home.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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That vision of worldwide economic and cultural interdependence that enabled the proliferation of biennials in the ’90s has been steadily eroding amid the recent rise in nativism and far-right movements in the United States and Europe.—
Smooth Nzewi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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The advancements and huge sums of money flowing into the sector pose both risks and rewards for insurers and lenders.—
April Roach,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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Robinson would later express regret over his actions, and both men would express disappointment with the country’s lack of advancement toward racial equality at the end of their lives, says Bryant.—
Suzanne Van Atten,
AJC.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Ascent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascent. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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