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
Both have been competing for California’s pivotal Latino vote, and the former Los Angeles mayor’s attacks have become increasingly aggressive as Becerra has ascended in the governor’s race.
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Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Graham, a San Antonio native, began his NBA career with the Pelicans in 2011 as basketball operations intern and ascended through the ranks to become general manager in 2024.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Villanova, in year one under coach Kevin Willard, ascended back into the conversation and gave the conference three NCAA Tournament bids, but the Wildcats never threatened the top of the league and their postseason run was short-lived with a first-round loss to Utah State.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
Halaby, 39, ascended from intern with the Eagles in 2009 to assistant GM, filling multiple roles in between and working closely with Eagles general manager Howie Roseman.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The royal, son of Charles and the late Princess Diana, took over as Prince of Wales after Charles ascended to the throne in 2022.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Denver’s general manager before the Wallace-Tenzer tandem, Calvin Booth, ascended with the Timberwolves from 2013-17, first as a scout then as their director of player personnel.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
As Clark has ascended into superstardom with the Indiana Fever in the WNBA, McCaffery is following in his father’s footsteps.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
For years, the rover ascended a feature called Mount Sharp within the crater, aiming to reach clay-rich layers that orbiters circling the planet had spied.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Graham, a San Antonio native, began his NBA career with the Pelicans in 2011 as basketball operations intern and ascended through the ranks to become general manager in 2024.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
Villanova, in year one under coach Kevin Willard, ascended back into the conversation and gave the conference three NCAA Tournament bids, but the Wildcats never threatened the top of the league and their postseason run was short-lived with a first-round loss to Utah State.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026
Halaby, 39, ascended from intern with the Eagles in 2009 to assistant GM, filling multiple roles in between and working closely with Eagles general manager Howie Roseman.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The royal, son of Charles and the late Princess Diana, took over as Prince of Wales after Charles ascended to the throne in 2022.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Denver’s general manager before the Wallace-Tenzer tandem, Calvin Booth, ascended with the Timberwolves from 2013-17, first as a scout then as their director of player personnel.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
As Clark has ascended into superstardom with the Indiana Fever in the WNBA, McCaffery is following in his father’s footsteps.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2026
For years, the rover ascended a feature called Mount Sharp within the crater, aiming to reach clay-rich layers that orbiters circling the planet had spied.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascended
Verb
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Revenue to domestic government agencies climbed 84% in the first quarter to $687 million, accelerating from 66% growth in the fourth quarter.—
Jordan Novet,Lola Murti,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
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It’s named for the noble Sagredo family, which purchased it in the early 1700s and added the grand staircase with cherubs and frescoes by Pietro Longhi, which illustrious guests once climbed during elegant balls.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 May 2026
Verb
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And then Madison Square Garden rose to its feet.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
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Celebrate Mom with this bright bouquet filled with a mix of mini purple carnations, chamomile daisies, green button chrysanthemums, pink cushion chrysanthemums, and a yellow rose.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
4 May 2026
Verb
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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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After Hurricanes Katrina and Rita laid waste to drilling, transport and refining facilities around the Gulf of Mexico coast in 2005, gas prices soared in the South, Midwest and along the East Coast, which depended heavily on crude and refined gas produced in or near the gulf.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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“Ascended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascended. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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