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
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.
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Cal Revely-Calder,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
Kate ascended over 10,000 feet in the three climbs, according to the palace.
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ABC News,
28 June 2026
For perhaps the first time in years, both tournament winners immediately ascended to the top of their respective divisions and remained there.
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Rob Wolkenbrod,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Muslims believe the Prophet Muhammad ascended to Heaven from the Dome of the Rock.
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Gabe Joselow,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
Last season, the Cleveland Cavaliers were the only team whose payroll ascended past the second apron.
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Fred Katz,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
Eleven months before her appointment, 27-year Home Depot veteran Angie Brown ascended to the role of chief information officer.
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John Kell,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
Five years later, Davis had ascended to be the record label’s top lawyer and was soon named Columbia’s president.
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Jason Kravarik,
CNN Money,
22 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.
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CBS News,
19 June 2026
Cal Revely-Calder,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
Kate ascended over 10,000 feet in the three climbs, according to the palace.
—
ABC News,
28 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
Last season, the Cleveland Cavaliers were the only team whose payroll ascended past the second apron.
—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
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
Five years later, Davis had ascended to be the record label’s top lawyer and was soon named Columbia’s president.
—
Jason Kravarik,
CNN Money,
22 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
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Yet robust economic growth has proved elusive, even as government debt has climbed, leaving successive administrations with little firepower to fix a growing list of related challenges, from crumbling infrastructure to a chronic housing shortage.
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While other similarly sized cities in the ranking have fallen, Pittsburgh climbed by five spots in 2026.
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Revenue at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, rose to $77 million from roughly $50 million in 2024, the filing shows.
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But under the new system, average premiums rose — pushing more people to drop coverage.
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Hannibal Mejbri had a corner kick, and Hazem Mastouri soared up to head it to the back of the net.
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Iren shares, which are traded on the Nasdaq, soared 1,200% over six months last year as part of the AI boom.
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“Ascended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascended. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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