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
Climbers set a record on May 21, when 274 of them successfully ascended Nepal's side of the mountain in a single day, officials said.
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CBS News, 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
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
Asana is primarily a bouldering gym, meaning climbers ascend shorter walls without ropes or harnesses.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 17 June 2026
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CBS News, 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
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
Asana is primarily a bouldering gym, meaning climbers ascend shorter walls without ropes or harnesses.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascend
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Schwarber’s major league-leading home run total climbed to 28, and the performance marked the fifth three-homer game of his career.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
21 June 2026
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Highs are expected to reach the mid-90s in the San Gabriel Valley and the San Fernando Valley, and possibly climb to 100 degrees or higher in the Antelope Valley and the Cuyama Valley in Santa Barbara County, said Weather Service spokesperson Carol Ciliberti.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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At the same time, agriculture is one of the sectors most threatened by climate change, with rising temperatures set to devastate food crops around the world.—
Jasmin Sykes,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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As inflation and supply chains disruptions caused prices at the grocery store to soar, and a cultural movement toward sustainable, organic eating increased, the number of backyard growers and micro-farmers are rapidly growing across Connecticut.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2026
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But then all three regions experienced soaring summer temperatures and extreme heat spikes, which translated to more-concentrated, very flavorful grapes.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
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“Ascend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascend. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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