Synonyms of ascending

ascending 1 of 2

adjective

as in ascendant

Related Words

• ascendant
• soaring
• elevated
• upward
• overhead
• upheld
• upper
• high
• uplifted
• upraised
• airy
• nosebleed
• raised
• uppermost
• topmost
• overlooking
• upmost

Dissimilar Words

• descending
• low
• dropped
• lowered
• down
• grounded
• fallen
• depressed
• sunken
• low-lying
• lowermost
• level
• descendant
• even
• nethermost
• undermost
• abreast

ascending

2 of 2

verb

present participle of ascend

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rising
• climbing
• soaring
• lifting
• upping
• mounting
• thrusting
• arising
• sloping
• aspiring
• uprising
• upturning
• towering
• surging
• tilting
• upthrusting
• uprearing
• leaning
• inclining
• elevating
• scaling
• uplifting
• raising
• surmounting
• topping
• cresting
• boosting
• zooming
• upheaving
• slanting
• ballooning
• reclining
• tipping
• taking off
• upraising
• listing
• blasting off
• canting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• descending
• falling (off)
• declining
• dropping
• plunging
• dipping
• sliding
• sinking
• diving
• plummeting
• nose-diving

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ascending

Adjective

While Chicago has the feel of an ascending team, there are also some shaky components here. — Conor Orr, SI.com, 27 June 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

Just like that, a team that won the Super Bowl while still ascending heard its first thump of the new season. — Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

The late monarch reigned for 35 years, after ascending the throne in 1991 following his own father’s death. — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2026

Pro Football Focus graded Runyan as the 67th-best guard out of 81 qualifiers last season, but extending the veteran allows the Giants to maintain continuity on an ascending offensive line. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026

While both the primary and secondary suites live on the main level, an ascending staircase leads you up to a dedicated workspace and additional sleeping accommodations courtesy of a sleeper sofa. — Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 1 Sep. 2026

Before ascending the ladder at Business Affairs, Capifali did stints at the Department of Environment and the Chicago Commission on Animal Care and Control. — Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

Timberview has been rapidly ascending over the last two seasons and is getting closer not just to competing for district titles, but potentially returning to being a state title contender. — Charles Baggarly august 29, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026

Article Nine of the Constitution stipulates that, upon ascending the throne, the monarch must take an oath before the Storting, the Norwegian parliament, to govern the country in accordance with the Constitution and the laws. — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026

Houston has all the ingredients to challenge the Red Raiders for the conference crown, including a great coach in Willie Fritz, an ascending defense, and one of the most experienced rosters in the Big 12 heading into 2026. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2026