1
as in to scramble
to move (as up or over something) often with the help of the hands in holding or pulling
visitors should use caution when climbing over the wet rocks along the shore
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2
as in to rise
to move or extend upward
smoke from the cabin climbing in the still mountain air
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3
as in to increase
to become greater in size, extent, volume, amount, or number
complaints to the cable company climbed after the changeover
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as in ascent
the act or an instance of rising or climbing up
a long hard climb up the mountain
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Recent Examples of climb
Max Zahn, ABC News, 25 June 2025
Until now, one of the most financially rewarding paths was quantitative research at hedge funds: All-in compensation for PhDs fresh out of school can climb to $1 million–plus in these roles.
—Alexandra Sternlicht, Fortune, 25 June 2025
Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 19 June 2025
Mortgages, family budgets and career climbs force a shift from brand activism to basic needs.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
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Verb
Over the past month -- even as a U.S.-China trade tensions resurfaced and the Iran war broke out -- the S&P 500 climbed more than 5%.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 25 June 2025
Until now, one of the most financially rewarding paths was quantitative research at hedge funds: All-in compensation for PhDs fresh out of school can climb to $1 million–plus in these roles.
—Alexandra Sternlicht, Fortune, 25 June 2025
Noun
Rather than the typical roller coaster experience of starting with a climb uphill, Rapterra accelerates 65mph in four seconds, blasting riders right out of the station — imitating the bird's motion when its hunting for prey.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 19 June 2025
Mortgages, family budgets and career climbs force a shift from brand activism to basic needs.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for climb
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Since the start of the conflict, Erdogan has been scrambling to end the hostilities.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 June 2025
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Many are scrambling — with help from colleagues — to find other jobs in the U.S.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
21 June 2025
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That, however, may be a blessing in disguise that allows Fatu to rise up the ranks on SmackDown even quicker than expected.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Today, however, the Yellowhammer State has seen a run of artists mixing Southern rock and country rise from the independent ranks to the mainstream.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
28 June 2025
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The gap between the top 75th percentile and the bottom 25th percentile performers increased by 1.5 times in Q1 2025 compared to a year earlier, with market leaders continuing to charge ahead while the bottom 20% to 30% of the sector continued to report a reduction in growth.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
19 June 2025
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In the long term, budget experts warn that an aging population and rising health care costs mean entitlement spending will gobble an increasing percentage of gross domestic product (GDP).—
Kristina Karisch,
The Hill,
19 June 2025
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The work evokes the moment water strikes a surface - frozen in both descent and ascent.—
Nel-Olivia Waga,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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The thunder disappeared for the nighttime Nose ascent, but returned for Half Dome.—
Sam MacIlwaine,
Outside Online,
16 June 2025
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Under Udoka’s watch, ascending players Alperen Şengün and Amen Thompson have earned league honors (All-Star selection and All-Defense, respectively), and experienced players have also improved their game; Dillon Brooks had the best shooting season of his career.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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Voluntary abdication has a precedent in Belgium: King Philippe ascended the throne in 2013 at age 53 after his father, King Albert II, abdicated at 79 due to health concerns.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
18 June 2025
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Preston Fore Leadership Modelo Especial soared to be the #1 beer in America.—
Lionel Lim,
Fortune,
22 June 2025
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A little less than 1,000 of those were actual sales, which helps to explain how the musical was able to soar so high on the Top Streaming Albums tally.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Putting oneself in those situations that challenge conversational comfort zones and embracing discomfort, tension and unresolved conflicts accelerates growth significantly.—
Chris Schembra,
Rolling Stone,
26 June 2025
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Throughout the 1960s, New York City’s financial sector boomed, yet simultaneously, poverty rates soared, deindustrialization accelerated, and housing costs skyrocketed.—
Daniel Wortel-London,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2025
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The visit will mark Trump's first meeting with King Charles since the monarch's ascension and an unusual second state visit for a U.S. president.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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The Policy Revolution Behind the Numbers China’s pharmaceutical ascension didn’t happen by accident—it was engineered through deliberate policy reforms that removed regulatory bottlenecks and streamlined approval processes.—
Greg Licholai MD,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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“Climb.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/climb. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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