as in climbed
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 ascended
The sun ascended above BayCare Ballpark during batting practice, glaring straight into the outfield.
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Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 6 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
Brooklynn Roberson ascended the ladder, a sharp pair of scissors in hand.
—Jon Poorman, Houston Chronicle, 27 Feb. 2026
Edward’s younger brother, George VI, ascended to the throne in his place.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 26 Feb. 2026
At the same time, soda popularity flatlined and wellness culture ascended.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2026
Ideas expressed in the piece Gavin Newsom and Kamala Harris have traveled parallel political paths in California, with both rising through similar positions and competing for the same Democratic donors and advisors before Harris ascended to the vice presidency.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
John eventually ascended in the sport.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
The sport’s formal connection to the state, meanwhile, culminated in 1926, when Hirohito, a financial backer of the Japan Sumo Association, ascended to the Japanese throne and rechristened sumo’s highest trophy the Emperor’s Cup.
—Joshua Hunt, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 6 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
Brooklynn Roberson ascended the ladder, a sharp pair of scissors in hand.
—Jon Poorman, Houston Chronicle, 27 Feb. 2026
Edward’s younger brother, George VI, ascended to the throne in his place.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 26 Feb. 2026
At the same time, soda popularity flatlined and wellness culture ascended.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2026
Ideas expressed in the piece Gavin Newsom and Kamala Harris have traveled parallel political paths in California, with both rising through similar positions and competing for the same Democratic donors and advisors before Harris ascended to the vice presidency.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
John eventually ascended in the sport.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
The sport’s formal connection to the state, meanwhile, culminated in 1926, when Hirohito, a financial backer of the Japan Sumo Association, ascended to the Japanese throne and rechristened sumo’s highest trophy the Emperor’s Cup.
—Joshua Hunt, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascended
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The price of Brent Crude, the world’s benchmark for crude oil, reportedly climbed to $120 a barrel for a period on Monday before later dropping to around $110.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Mar. 2026
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Futures on China’s 30-year and 10-year bonds dropped the most since late December on Monday, while corresponding cash yields climbed.—
Bloomberg News,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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The market share of zero-emission vehicles among all light-duty vehicles sold rose from 12% in 2021 to 19% in 2022.—
Blanca Begert,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Saudi Aramco’s shares rose the most in more than two years as investors bet that the rise in oil prices could offset declines in exports, Bloomberg reported.—
Amena Bakr,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Oil prices have surged nearly 40% since the war in Iran began, as prices have soared across the economic spectrum, reducing the likelihood of a Fed interest rate cut.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
13 Mar. 2026
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Housing costs have soared in comparison to household income.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Ascended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascended. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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