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
Climbing success is also size-dependent — only smaller individuals, generally under 48 millimeters, can complete the ascent.
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Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
The ascent itself is risky — individuals can be dislodged by fast-moving water or struggle to navigate complex features such as overhangs, sometimes requiring inverted positioning.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
That single ascent changed the trajectory of outdoor culture in the United States.
—Ryan Brennan
april 9, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026
Over the following two days, Western Digital resumed its ascent, jumping 16%.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
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Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
The ascent itself is risky — individuals can be dislodged by fast-moving water or struggle to navigate complex features such as overhangs, sometimes requiring inverted positioning.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
That single ascent changed the trajectory of outdoor culture in the United States.
—Ryan Brennan
april 9, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026
Over the following two days, Western Digital resumed its ascent, jumping 16%.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascent
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On the thermal side, flat-wire coils and cooling fins reduce energy losses and help the motor hold its peak output longer on brutal climbs, rather than quietly throttling back when things get hot.—
Omar Kardoudi
April 10,
New Atlas,
10 Apr. 2026
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Winning against a Rockets team fighting for homecourt advantage will be an uphill climb, but the Sixers have won important games this season when shorthanded.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Eggleston said her two nephews were just 10 yards from their apartment when the nearby reservoir overflowed and brought water rushing down the hill.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The main difference is that Ruisdael cranes upward, to behold a castle on a hill, whereas Vermeer levels his gaze across open water.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Of course, none of this alone is reason to turn down a direct promotion to the next linear step up in your career path.—
Ashton Jackson,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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Before his promotion, Velasco oversaw relations with the United States and Canada as the ministry’s chief for North America.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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Some incels use the term in a derogatory fashion, believing those who aspire to ascension are delusional.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
8 Apr. 2026
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The 27-year-old Dominican continued his ascension with six innings of one-run ball in the Padres’ 3-2 win over the Red Sox in front of a sellout crowd at Fenway Park.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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The portable treadmill is designed to fit easily into your space, turning any room into a walking track with adjustable incline, remote control, and a display for tracking distance and calories.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Sleep Foundation notes that this incline uses gravity to prevent acid from flowing back into the esophagus.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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Scientists have taken a particular interest in Antarctica's western shelf due to its potential to cause a significant rise in sea levels.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The effort is aimed at targeting tobacco use among teens, as concern grows over the rise in youth vaping.—
Brady Halbleib,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Bay Area is home to extensive subcultures of people, many who have worked in tech, who have spent years debating, often online, whether the advancement of AI could threaten humanity.—
St. John Barned-Smith,
San Francisco Chronicle,
12 Apr. 2026
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Vergata’s remains were not even officially identified until a month after Heuermann’s arrest, with investigators crediting advancements in technology for their break in the case.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Ascent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascent. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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