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
Enthusiasm about artificial intelligence had stoked bubble concerns but also contributed to the market’s ascent.
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John Towfighi, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
The simpler residential structures sit at lower elevations and, following a steep ascent, the most elaborate structures sit on the hilltop.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
Her ascent came at a pivotal moment for representation in classical dance.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
That choice makes sense, in a way; Homelander’s ascent to governmental power at the end of season four of the original show had far-reaching effects, which should trickle down to the campus level.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2025
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John Towfighi, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
The simpler residential structures sit at lower elevations and, following a steep ascent, the most elaborate structures sit on the hilltop.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
Her ascent came at a pivotal moment for representation in classical dance.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
That choice makes sense, in a way; Homelander’s ascent to governmental power at the end of season four of the original show had far-reaching effects, which should trickle down to the campus level.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascent
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But the anxiety of those on the climb remains a constant.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Oct. 2025
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The documentary finds Becky not at the peak, but in the climb.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
30 Oct. 2025
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Later, from the top of a steep and very beautiful hill where he is buried, everyone came down to the road except my mother and a friend of my father’s named Arnie.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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That's a steep hill to climb for Behn, who seeks to flip the district.—
Vivian Jones,
Nashville Tennessean,
4 Nov. 2025
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Andy Jones What the data says Burnley’s promotion was built on a strong defensive foundation, but that stability has quickly evaporated against Premier League opposition.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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From iconic festival to global tour promotion for superstar artists, to some of the most iconic and well-known venues, AEG Presents is a world leader in the music and entertainment industry.—
Kristen Wisneski,
Billboard,
30 Oct. 2025
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That may be palatable if evergreen funds represent a small proportion of the overall marketplace, but with their rapid ascension, some experts are raising concerns that too many managers are spending too much money all at the same time.—
Leslie Picker,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
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Drake Maye's ascension to elite quarterback status certainly helps.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Several sections south of town offered up steep, short, rocky inclines that did not feel particularly rideable on a bike loaded with camping gear and five days of food and fuel.—
Shaun McKinnon,
AZCentral.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Most roads were nothing more than unpaved, gravel tracks with steep inclines, scary drop-offs, and switchback curves.—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
3 Nov. 2025
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For Swain, the rise of directs presages nothing less than a revolution in the world’s financial markets.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
1 Nov. 2025
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Jennifer Smith Richards reports on why the rise of Christian nationalism in Oklahoma schools models the far-right’s vision for education in America.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Nov. 2025
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Achieving quick, consistent self-assembly in solution without evaporation has remained a significant difficulty, despite advancements in block copolymer templating, metal alkoxide chemistry, and nanomaterials.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Oct. 2025
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The designers also wanted to pay homage to the technology that makes an advancement like this possible.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Ascent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascent. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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