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 the plane ascended over the area, the turbulence had settled, allowing flight attendants to begin service, according to the report.
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Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
As McLaren has ascended, Red Bull has been caught out this season, struggling to field a consistent race-winning car and falling out of both title races, despite some phenomenal performances from Verstappen.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Armani’s brand famously ascended into international fame when Richard Gere wore his designs in the 1980 film, American Gigolo.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Rick Spielman, who ascended from a player-personnel role to Vikings general manager, impressed upon his interns that this role was of extreme importance.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025
As the group ascended to superstardom, the famed foursome expanded their horizons and put down roots around the UK and beyond.
—Michael Gioia, Architectural Digest, 26 Aug. 2025
Lese majeste cases have sharply increased under King Maha Vajiralongkorn who ascended the throne in 2016 following the death of his father Bhumibol Adulyadej, a figure whose reign lasted more than 70 years.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
The native of southeastern Louisiana was raised by a single mother who ascended from poverty as an entrepreneur.
—Essence, 18 Aug. 2025
Murphy-Stephans later ascended to sports broadcasting leadership roles, including president of the Pac-12 Networks, executive vice president of MSG Networks and vice president for ABC Sports.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
As McLaren has ascended, Red Bull has been caught out this season, struggling to field a consistent race-winning car and falling out of both title races, despite some phenomenal performances from Verstappen.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Armani’s brand famously ascended into international fame when Richard Gere wore his designs in the 1980 film, American Gigolo.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Rick Spielman, who ascended from a player-personnel role to Vikings general manager, impressed upon his interns that this role was of extreme importance.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 29 Aug. 2025
As the group ascended to superstardom, the famed foursome expanded their horizons and put down roots around the UK and beyond.
—Michael Gioia, Architectural Digest, 26 Aug. 2025
Lese majeste cases have sharply increased under King Maha Vajiralongkorn who ascended the throne in 2016 following the death of his father Bhumibol Adulyadej, a figure whose reign lasted more than 70 years.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
The native of southeastern Louisiana was raised by a single mother who ascended from poverty as an entrepreneur.
—Essence, 18 Aug. 2025
Murphy-Stephans later ascended to sports broadcasting leadership roles, including president of the Pac-12 Networks, executive vice president of MSG Networks and vice president for ABC Sports.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascended
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Robinson then allegedly climbed over a short wall and onto the roof, according to the document.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Last year, the unemployment rate climbed quickly in a short period and there was similar criticism that the central bank was too late to lower rates.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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Despite a curfew announced by authorities, anger erupted as the death toll rose.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Sep. 2025
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The share of respondents indicating that foreign and local companies were treated equally rose by 5 percentage points to 37%.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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Having soared past expectations and selling out their San Francisco arena, Veronica Burton and the Valks have nothing to lose right now.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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But beef prices soared — up 24% over five years — as drought has thinned herds and production costs have soared.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Ascended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascended. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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