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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
Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
For the past three seasons, Carlsbad High School has been ascending the ranks of girls lacrosse.
—Clark Fahrenthold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2026
Sure, his age, effort, traits and win rates all paint the picture of an ascending player.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Herson said the key to ascending the rock wall is two shallow vertical cracks running parallel up the length of the pitch.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
Priyanka was also on presenting duty then, ascending the stage with Liev Schreiber to announce the winner of Best Film Editing.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
But here was Tyler Bilodeau, UCLA’s leading scorer, dressed in an all-black sweatsuit on the bench, and here was Donovan Dent, the Bruins’ ascending senior point guard, slumped in his chair a few seats down, a sleeve wrapped around his injured leg.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
Unless there is a breakthrough in negotiations in the coming weeks, Mullin would also be ascending to the top of an agency in the midst of a government shutdown.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
In addition to their Miami Beach exploits, the group has also posted videos after ascending high-rises in downtown Miami and Brickell.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 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
The Walt Disney Company’s CEO transition is notable not just for who is ascending, but for how deliberately the company built financial stability around it by extending CFO Hugh Johnston’s contract months before a new CEO was even named.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
For the past three seasons, Carlsbad High School has been ascending the ranks of girls lacrosse.
—Clark Fahrenthold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2026
Sure, his age, effort, traits and win rates all paint the picture of an ascending player.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Herson said the key to ascending the rock wall is two shallow vertical cracks running parallel up the length of the pitch.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
Priyanka was also on presenting duty then, ascending the stage with Liev Schreiber to announce the winner of Best Film Editing.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
But here was Tyler Bilodeau, UCLA’s leading scorer, dressed in an all-black sweatsuit on the bench, and here was Donovan Dent, the Bruins’ ascending senior point guard, slumped in his chair a few seats down, a sleeve wrapped around his injured leg.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
Unless there is a breakthrough in negotiations in the coming weeks, Mullin would also be ascending to the top of an agency in the midst of a government shutdown.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
In addition to their Miami Beach exploits, the group has also posted videos after ascending high-rises in downtown Miami and Brickell.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascending
Adjective
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This sense of difficulty tends to prevent Silent Way from reaching the ascendant highs of Atobe’s best material.—
Maxie Younger,
Pitchfork,
27 Mar. 2026
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That wasn’t what my family or church taught, but Christians who subscribed to those beliefs were suddenly ascendant, and their thinking colored the country’s religious landscape.—
Elizabeth Bruenig,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Tensions are rising nationally as the military operation in Iran continues and ICE officers appear in airports.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Carr acknowledged the rising cost and sometimes inconvenient nature of sports streaming are frustrating fans, arguing the drawbacks ultimately outweigh the benefits.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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And Friday’s loss pushed the Heat even further away from climbing out of the play-in tournament.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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The increase has been highest among Black, Hispanic and Asian Americans, climbing to 30% for those groups compared to 16% for White Americans.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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On Shabbat, the Acheinu, a prayer for liberating those held in captivity, was recited from the bimah, an elevated platform where sermons are often delivered.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Although winds will be mostly light, between 5 and 10 mph, the dry air combined with very dry vegetation will result in a continuation of elevated fire danger.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That’s well short of the $12,500 the ad predicted — but destination popularity, seasonality and transportation can send costs soaring.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Mar. 2026
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The design is modern and clean-lined with soaring peaked ceilings, lots of dark wood, soothing white and neutral accents and, importantly, private outdoor space.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Ascending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascending. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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