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
But with senior guard Evan Nagler and ascending junior guard Tommy Donahue, who combined for 34 points against Wauconda, Pollack by no means has to carry the team each game.
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Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Co-showrunners Bill Lawrence and Matt Tarses started out in network sitcoms, with the former ascending to TV royalty in the genre.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 5 Mar. 2026
But Lutheran has ascended this season, with a 22-3 record and a Pikes Peak League championship.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2026
Why Water Matters for Life on Mars The formations are located on Mount Sharp, a mountain about 3 miles tall that Curiosity has been ascending.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026
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Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Co-showrunners Bill Lawrence and Matt Tarses started out in network sitcoms, with the former ascending to TV royalty in the genre.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 5 Mar. 2026
But Lutheran has ascended this season, with a 22-3 record and a Pikes Peak League championship.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2026
Why Water Matters for Life on Mars The formations are located on Mount Sharp, a mountain about 3 miles tall that Curiosity has been ascending.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascend
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Their bold blooms pair beautifully with floral sprays, spikes, spheres, and spillers, while the leggy stems of climbing roses provide the perfect support for daintier vines.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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The chance of rain starts to climb on Wednesday, ahead of the next cool-down.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Over the years, Franklin has risen from special teams ace to every-down linebacker.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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This shift comes amid rising government instability in Africa.—
Adrian Elimian,
semafor.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Looking ahead, highs are set to soar to the 70s on both Friday and Saturday.—
Ron Smiley,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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If prices soar, the regime’s export income will follow.—
Andres Oppenheimer,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Ascend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascend. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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