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as in rising
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 ascending
Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2020
An ascending team that will play with more leads, Garrett, Ward & Co. should have more opportunities to record sacks and interceptions, respectively.
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—Kevin Hanson, SI.com, 2 Aug. 2019
The sensation of building up, creating an ascending path of self-esteem, is something that Ellis hopes to foster and manipulate to her advantage.
—Andrew Keh, New York Times, 12 June 2019
At this point in life, Keke believes the city has much to offer musically, as well as culturally, to support her ascending career.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 2 Feb. 2018
The cornerback had just helped the New England Patriots hold off a young and ascending Tampa Bay Buccaneers team Thursday night, 19-14.
—Lorenzo Reyes, USA TODAY, 6 Oct. 2017
Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 26 Jan. 2026
The documentary, which won a BAFTA and an Academy Award, thrust both its subject and the sport of free solo climbing—the act of ascending a cliff or mountain alone, without any ropes, harnesses or safety gear—into the spotlight.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Spending mid-tier money on an ascending pass rusher — like say, Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Joseph Ossai — before drafting another pass rusher in the first three rounds would make sense.
—Mike Kaye
january 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Jan. 2026
Solar flares are ranked in ascending strength from A, B, C and M up to X, with each letter representing a tenfold increase in intensity.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 19 Jan. 2026
For Rubio, taking down the regimes in Venezuela and Cuba has long been seen as a way of ascending to the White House.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
The Texans rank among the young ascending teams in the league and are led by 41-year-old head coach Demeco Ryans and Stroud, the team’s 24-year-old quarterback.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Since ascending the throne alongside her husband in January 2024, Queen Mary of Denmark’s royal style has been dominantly comprised of statement-making power pieces with touches of femininity throughout.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 6 Jan. 2026
After some time, in the pitch black, park rangers and several mountain rescue teams began ascending the mountain.
—Joe Berman, Outside, 26 Dec. 2025
Adjective
The deal done at the dawn of an expected recession reflects both the declining fortunes of many conventional shopping centers and the potential for growth in an economically ascending part of the city.
—Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2020
An ascending team that will play with more leads, Garrett, Ward & Co. should have more opportunities to record sacks and interceptions, respectively.
14.
—Kevin Hanson, SI.com, 2 Aug. 2019
The sensation of building up, creating an ascending path of self-esteem, is something that Ellis hopes to foster and manipulate to her advantage.
—Andrew Keh, New York Times, 12 June 2019
At this point in life, Keke believes the city has much to offer musically, as well as culturally, to support her ascending career.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 2 Feb. 2018
The cornerback had just helped the New England Patriots hold off a young and ascending Tampa Bay Buccaneers team Thursday night, 19-14.
—Lorenzo Reyes, USA TODAY, 6 Oct. 2017
Verb
Honnold gained world-wide fame after ascending Yosemite National Park’s 3,000-foot El Capitan without safety equipment or rope in 2017.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 26 Jan. 2026
The documentary, which won a BAFTA and an Academy Award, thrust both its subject and the sport of free solo climbing—the act of ascending a cliff or mountain alone, without any ropes, harnesses or safety gear—into the spotlight.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Spending mid-tier money on an ascending pass rusher — like say, Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Joseph Ossai — before drafting another pass rusher in the first three rounds would make sense.
—Mike Kaye
january 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Jan. 2026
Solar flares are ranked in ascending strength from A, B, C and M up to X, with each letter representing a tenfold increase in intensity.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 19 Jan. 2026
For Rubio, taking down the regimes in Venezuela and Cuba has long been seen as a way of ascending to the White House.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
The Texans rank among the young ascending teams in the league and are led by 41-year-old head coach Demeco Ryans and Stroud, the team’s 24-year-old quarterback.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Since ascending the throne alongside her husband in January 2024, Queen Mary of Denmark’s royal style has been dominantly comprised of statement-making power pieces with touches of femininity throughout.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 6 Jan. 2026
After some time, in the pitch black, park rangers and several mountain rescue teams began ascending the mountain.
—Joe Berman, Outside, 26 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ascending
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The song also has writing and production credits from Mark Sonnenblick and Ian Eisendrath, known for their work on musicals for stage and screen, and its key features — the story-forward lyrics sung mostly in English and the ascendant, spotlit hook — are built toward those ends.—
Sheldon Pearce,
NPR,
29 Jan. 2026
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New York State’s bounty this fiscal year will set up a debate about priorities and discipline — more specifically, the priorities of the newly ascendant progressive wing of the Democratic Party led by Mamdani and the at least relative discipline of the moderate wing of the party now led by Hochul.—
Paul Francis,
New York Daily News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Kumar is one of millions of residents in the Indian capital suffering sporadic water shortages due to rising ammonia levels in the Yamuna River that last week forced six of the city’s nine major water plants to shut down.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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These cycles, which last about 11 years, mark periods of rising and falling solar activity.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Feb. 2026
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By adding PeerDAS and increasing blob capacity, this development helped push Ethereum out of a rut similar to Bitcoin's, climbing from about $2,700 to more than $3,000.—
Matthew Kayser,
Freep.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Doncic climbing in jersey sales Aside from viewership metrics in Slovenia, Doncic is seeing his popularity rise on another front.—
Eric Prisbell,
Dallas Morning News,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This woodpecker has a wide vocabulary of other sounds, including screams if being captured by predators, an elevated alarm call often given when predator hawks are near or rapidly drumming on dead hollow limbs during territorial disputes or to attract mates.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
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More fresh finds include a $9 set of faux blooms that are perfect for arrangements, an intricate vase with a spring floral motif, and an elevated garden bed under $100—shop them all (and more) below.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Feb. 2026
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At the same time, the price tag for keeping sports in the portfolio is soaring exponentially, even as many traditional media companies are grappling with dips in advertising and distribution.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2026
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You’re surrounded by soaring buildings while still in nature.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Ascending.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ascending. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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