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as in rising
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 ascending
Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2020
An ascending team that will play with more leads, Garrett, Ward & Co. should have more opportunities to record sacks and interceptions, respectively.
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—Kevin Hanson, SI.com, 2 Aug. 2019
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, 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, 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, 6 Oct. 2017
Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Turner came to SpaceX through the military and higher education pipeline before ascending through several senior manufacturing leadership roles at the company, his LinkedIn shows.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 20 June 2026
There are young, ascending players like Dorlus, Maason Smith and Zach Harrison, and proven veterans in Da’Shawn Hand, LaCale London and Chris Williams.
—Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 20 June 2026
Detailing the tumultuous life of Black, gay Chiron (played in ascending ages by Alex Hibbert, Ashton Sanders, and Trevante Rhodes, all astonishing) in three parts, Moonlight examines the complex intersections of Blackness, masculinity, and queerness with heartwrenching nuance.
—Rachel Simon, Vulture, 19 June 2026
Morocco favored against Scotland Morocco has been an ascending soccer power, particularly after a run to the semifinals in the 2022 World Cup.
—David Brandt, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
People ascending from all different walks of life.
—Natasha Brown, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Start with a deck of n cards and list the barcodes of all the cards in the deck’s cold spots in ascending order.
—John Pavlus, Quanta Magazine, 17 June 2026
Meanwhile, Roberts was initially hired as a national scout before ascending to the assistant director of college scouting position in 2022.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 11 June 2026
Adjective
The deal done at the dawn of an expected recession reflects both the declining fortunes of many conventional shopping centers and the potential for growth in an economically ascending part of the city.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2020
An ascending team that will play with more leads, Garrett, Ward & Co. should have more opportunities to record sacks and interceptions, respectively.
14.
—Kevin Hanson, SI.com, 2 Aug. 2019
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, 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, 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, 6 Oct. 2017
Verb
Hoopes’ gold medal-winning routine marked his first continental title since ascending to the senior ranks.
—Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Turner came to SpaceX through the military and higher education pipeline before ascending through several senior manufacturing leadership roles at the company, his LinkedIn shows.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 20 June 2026
There are young, ascending players like Dorlus, Maason Smith and Zach Harrison, and proven veterans in Da’Shawn Hand, LaCale London and Chris Williams.
—Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 20 June 2026
Detailing the tumultuous life of Black, gay Chiron (played in ascending ages by Alex Hibbert, Ashton Sanders, and Trevante Rhodes, all astonishing) in three parts, Moonlight examines the complex intersections of Blackness, masculinity, and queerness with heartwrenching nuance.
—Rachel Simon, Vulture, 19 June 2026
Morocco favored against Scotland Morocco has been an ascending soccer power, particularly after a run to the semifinals in the 2022 World Cup.
—David Brandt, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
People ascending from all different walks of life.
—Natasha Brown, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Start with a deck of n cards and list the barcodes of all the cards in the deck’s cold spots in ascending order.
—John Pavlus, Quanta Magazine, 17 June 2026
Meanwhile, Roberts was initially hired as a national scout before ascending to the assistant director of college scouting position in 2022.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascending
Adjective
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Hockney in the 1960s recuperated figurative painting and, more specifically, the human form, both of which had been previously rejected by the abstraction then ascendant.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
12 June 2026
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Carl’s nomination failed, but his views are ascendant.—
Thomas Chatterton Williams,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Not surprisingly, the number keeps rising.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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Enter Maddie’s Secret, Early’s directorial debut, which follows a chef at GourMaybe Test Kitchen whose rising place in the food-influencer world clashes with her lifelong struggle with bulimia.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2026
Adjective
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The kitchen, with room for a table that can handle informal dining, is open to the family room, where the visual focal points are the stone fireplace and French doors that lead to an elevated deck overlooking the in-ground pool and property at the rear of the home.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
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Sponsored by Marvin Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.—
Rachel Holt,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
Verb
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Above-normal temperatures and dry conditions are forecast across the West, with highs climbing into the 110s in parts of the Desert Southwest midweek.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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The landscape is dotted with lighthouses, and climbing one feels like a rite of passage.—
Caitlin Gunther,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 2026
Verb
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In Germany, temperatures are soaring into mid-90s.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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But as demand for these products explodes, companies are facing a supply shortage of this key ingredient and are faced with soaring prices—and difficult decisions to make.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
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“Ascending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascending. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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