ascended

past tense of ascend

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of ascended Sporting nirvana When Fernández’s header hit the net nearly 10 minutes later, those Argentines ascended into a realm of sporting nirvana that might come along once or twice in a lifetime. Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 7 July 2026 Blubaugh ascended the Houston Astros’ farm system as a starting pitcher but is flourishing in the bullpen during his first taste of major-league life. Chandler Rome, New York Times, 2 July 2026 Weather conditions prevented a helicopter rescue so three rangers ascended on foot, the Forest Service said. Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 1 July 2026 As genetics, psychology, and neuroscience ascended, the twentieth century sent physiognomy back into disrepute, and today, from Lavater to Lombroso, its promoters may seem a racist shade of quaint. Cal Revely-Calder, New Yorker, 29 June 2026 For perhaps the first time in years, both tournament winners immediately ascended to the top of their respective divisions and remained there. Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 Muslims believe the Prophet Muhammad ascended to Heaven from the Dome of the Rock. Gabe Joselow, NBC news, 26 June 2026 Eleven months before her appointment, 27-year Home Depot veteran Angie Brown ascended to the role of chief information officer. John Kell, Fortune, 24 June 2026 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. CBS News, 19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascended
Verb
  • So as the picks start coming off the board and realizing there’s a little bit more opportunity to get him, our excitement level climbed.
    Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
  • The typical age of a first-time buyer climbed to 40, an all-time high.
    Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 11 July 2026
Verb
  • Outbound shipments to the US rose 26% year-on-year in June, one month after notching the fastest pace since early 2021.
    Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • Between 2025 and 2026, Gen Z’s excitement about AI dropped 14%, meanwhile feelings of anger rose 9%.
    Preston Fore, Fortune, 14 July 2026
Verb
  • The nation’s spending on obesity medicines, including GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy, soared by 81% last year, PwC said.
    Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026
  • Philly fans, who loudly booed everyone but Schwarber and Bryce Harper throughout the night, quietly headed toward the exits when Walker's winning shot soared over the left field wall.
    CBS News, CBS News, 14 July 2026

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“Ascended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascended. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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