as in to climb
to move or extend upward
the path ascended so steeply at one point that we had to scramble up on our hands and knees
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Recent Examples of ascend
But the poll found that individually, Johnson, Jeffries and Thune — all of whom ascended to top leadership roles in the past two years — remain largely unknown among the broader public.
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Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 29 Apr. 2025
The Cup Series left in 2004, however, with decision-makers in the sport opting to attempt to capitalize on NASCAR’s ascending popularity by building state-of-the-art tracks in larger markets outside of the Southeast.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2025
The French-language film heralds from ascending French production company Iconoclast, which is also behind Romain Gavras’ starry action-comedy Sacrifice, and Canet’s label Caneo.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2025
The final climb is up Concepción, which requires another six hours to ascend.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2025
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Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 29 Apr. 2025
The Cup Series left in 2004, however, with decision-makers in the sport opting to attempt to capitalize on NASCAR’s ascending popularity by building state-of-the-art tracks in larger markets outside of the Southeast.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 28 Apr. 2025
The French-language film heralds from ascending French production company Iconoclast, which is also behind Romain Gavras’ starry action-comedy Sacrifice, and Canet’s label Caneo.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2025
The final climb is up Concepción, which requires another six hours to ascend.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 26 Apr. 2025
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Full sun Soil Type: Moist, well-draining, rich Soil pH: Slightly acidic to neutral (6.0-7.0) USDA Plant Hardiness Zone: 5 to 9 A great diversity of climbing roses is available with varieties to suit any garden style.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
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That might sound dramatic, but when your body is under attack all the time, even small tasks — taking a shower, cooking dinner, going to the gym — becomes like climbing a mountain.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Iconic sportswear and footwear giant Adidas said Tuesday that the price of all its products will rise in the U.S. due to President Donald Trump's tariffs.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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And most of the people who used to live where all those stadiums now rise aren’t there anymore.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Amid a particularly fertile moment for local leftist politics, Ground Game LA also soared.—
Matt Hamilton,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2025
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Sales of the Bronco Sport, built in Mexico, soared 55% to 11,886 sold.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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“Ascend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascend. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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