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
The Lions view him as an ascending talent, having only played the position for two NFL seasons.
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Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
As Frances ascends in the art world, Avery flails financially and emotionally — and the nationwide Adderall shortage isn’t helping.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
But without the scene there would be nowhere for Mary to ascend.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
There are also moderate trails suitable for beginners that don't ascend all the way up to the peak.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
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Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
As Frances ascends in the art world, Avery flails financially and emotionally — and the nationwide Adderall shortage isn’t helping.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
But without the scene there would be nowhere for Mary to ascend.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
There are also moderate trails suitable for beginners that don't ascend all the way up to the peak.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascend
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The Boston Legacy have plenty of work to do to climb the National Women’s Soccer League standings.—
Boston Herald staff,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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But none of those teams have successfully overcome what is clearly a monumental hill to climb.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
10 May 2026
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The crackdown—which came amid a shrinking economy, rising costs, tax increases, and Ukrainian drone strikes on the country’s energy sector—led to a rare outburst of public discontent and an equally uncommon acknowledgment of the dissatisfaction from Putin.—
Joshua Yaffa,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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Gas prices have surged and inflation is rising.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Because of downsizing, wait times on the 1-800 number soared last year, with reports of hours-long holds.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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Leo will celebrate an evening Mass in the basilica and inaugurate its Tower of Jesus Christ, the soaring central piece that was moved into place in February.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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“Ascend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascend. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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