SINCE 1828
ascending
adjective
as·cend·ing
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Definition of ascending
1a
: rising or increasing to higher levels, values, or degrees
ascending powers of x an ascending scale
b
: mounting or sloping upward
an ascending path
2
: rising upward usually from a more or less flat base or point of attachment
the ascending stems of chickweed
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The sensation of building up, creating an ascending path of self-esteem, is something that Ellis hopes to foster and manipulate to her advantage. — Andrew Keh, New York Times, "Raining Goals on Thailand Wasn’t an Accident. It Was the U.S. Game Plan.," 12 June 2019 At this point in life, Keke believes the city has much to offer musically, as well as culturally, to support her ascending career. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, "Keke Palmer Talks New Music, Creating Big Boss Entertainment & Chief Keef Naming a Song After Her," 2 Feb. 2018 The cornerback had just helped the New England Patriots hold off a young and ascending Tampa Bay Buccaneers team Thursday night, 19-14. — Lorenzo Reyes, USA TODAY, "Patriots' maligned defense makes progress in containing Buccaneers," 6 Oct. 2017 The Panthers are an ascending team, carving a similar path as the Islanders three years ago — returning to the postseason after a lengthy absence, rich with talent, positioned to become a league force. — Ben Shpigel, New York Times, "Young Panthers, and Their Veteran Leader, Are on the Ascent," 21 Apr. 2016These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'ascending.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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